Frozen banana lollies

If I’m in a rush in the morning and need something a little more substantial, I always reach for a banana – they’re great for kick-starting the system. I don’t eat them much otherwise, but if I’m hungry and can’t be bothered with cooking, a banana really does the trick. This frozen mixture of mashed-up banana, coconut cream and honey makes a gorgeously creamy treat during the summer months. It’s just as sweet as a commercial ice lolly but with a natural and interesting flavour, and a host of skin- feeding actives as well. The vanilla extract and coconut add sweetness, making a good alternative to sugar, which can affect the health of your skin if you consume too much. These are great for when you want to show off to your guests! MAKES 6 102 CALORIES PER SERVING 400ml coconut or unsweetened almond milk 2 large bananas, peeled 2 tbsp runny honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp shredded coconut handful of ground hazelnuts (or extra shredded coconut), for dipping ● Pour half of the coconut milk into a food processor and add the bananas, honey and half the vanilla extract, then process until smooth. ● In a bowl, whisk together the remaining coconut milk and vanilla extract, and the shredded coconut. ● Divide the banana mixture among six lolly moulds. ● Layer the coconut mixture on top of the banana mixture, then leave in the freezer for at least 6 hours or until completely frozen. ● Remove the lollies from their moulds by dipping them in warm water for 10 seconds. Tip the ground hazelnuts (or extra shredded coconut) into a deep bowl, then dip the top 5cm-8cm of each lolly in the nuts to coat. ● Place the lollies back in the freezer to set. They will be ready after 5 minutes, or for whenever you fancy one.