This machine is great for making ice-cream-like frozen banana treats - ideal if you are avoiding milk and/or added sugar. You can add other frozen fruit, always with banana as the base. It takes a few tries to get the hang of it because the fruit needs to thaw just the right amount before adding to get the best results. There is always some left behind in the machine, so it's a race against time to dismantle it and retrieve the remaining product before it melts. Probably a good idea to make a big batch so that any wasted amount is relatively small. I think this is a great gift for anyone who is lactose intolerant and misses real ice cream!
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 28, 2017
Since I am Lactose Intolerant,
Since I am Lactose Intolerant, this makes me feel part of the party!
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 28, 2017
Healthy alternative to real ice cream
The machine works well. Still in the process of perfecting recipes.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 28, 2017
Berries and bananas
We’ve used the classic so much for healthy ice cream. We’ve been using frozen berries and frozen bananas the most!
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 28, 2017
Great frozen banana & fruit dessert maker
This machine is great for making ice-cream-like frozen banana treats - ideal if you are avoiding milk and/or added sugar. You can add other frozen fruit, always with banana as the base. It takes a few tries to get the hang of it because the fruit needs to thaw just the right amount before adding to get the best results. There is always some left behind in the machine, so it's a race against time to dismantle it and retrieve the remaining product before it melts. Probably a good idea to make a big batch so that any wasted amount is relatively small. I think this is a great gift for anyone who is lactose intolerant and misses real ice cream!
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 28, 2017
Healthy alternative to real ice cream
The machine works well. Still in the process of perfecting recipes.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 28, 2017
i love yonanas
this machine is wonderful - easy to clean, easy to use, we are obsessed with yonanas!
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 28, 2017
Since I am Lactose Intolerant,
Since I am Lactose Intolerant, this makes me feel part of the party!
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 28, 2017
i love yonanas
this machine is wonderful - easy to clean, easy to use, we are obsessed with yonanas!
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 28, 2017
Berries and bananas
We’ve used the classic so much for healthy ice cream. We’ve been using frozen berries and frozen bananas the most!
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 6, 2017
Does not work at all as advertised.
Banana and other frozen fruit pushes past seal to inside machine, very little comes out into the bowl. Horrible product and waste of money.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 6, 2017
What I think about Yonanas
Love it, currently on weight watchers, keep it on my counter for MY night snack
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 6, 2017
What I think about Yonanas
Love it, currently on weight watchers, keep it on my counter for MY night snack
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 6, 2017
Does not work at all as advertised.
Banana and other frozen fruit pushes past seal to inside machine, very little comes out into the bowl. Horrible product and waste of money.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Mar 7, 2016
Not as excited
This is very ironic that I received this today as I just packed up my Yonanas to sell. I was so excited when I ordered it, but I must admit that the excitement went away rather quickly after the first few times of using it. I think I prefer smoothies more, so this machine doesn't really benefit me.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Jan 30, 2015
Love it
I bought the Yonanas machine for myself. My husband also loves it. Over the holidays I purchased one for my daughter and one for my mother-in-law. My daughter has food restrictions and my mother-in -law is diabetic. They are both able to use them and enjoy a wonderful creamy dessert. My favorite is pineapple.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Jan 30, 2015
Healthy ice cream alternative
I absolutely love my Classic. I am a healthy eater and enjoy fruit. The yonanas is a delicious alternative. It makes a smooth creamy flavorful ice cream without the added sugar and calories. Best invention ever!!
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Customer review from Yonanas
Jan 30, 2015
Love it!
after my accident lost a lot of my taste, except for fruits and veggies! I can make this and tast every bite! Gonna make Popsicles this week!
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Customer review from Yonanas
Dec 9, 2014
A hit for a healthy family!
For a family that tries to eat healthy food but still enjoy treats this yonanas has become our fave! Kids ask for yonanas daily and I have no problem with that! I put it in ice cream cones, waffle bowls, or even as a cold breakfast treat.During a staff event at school I brought my Yonanas as a contribution to our staff luncheon ! Wow! Everyone loved making their own combos.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Oct 21, 2014
SIMPLE to clean
DELICIOUS to eat! Buy spotted bananas - 1/2 per serving - and freeze. Buy Dole frozen fruit for convenience. Follow instructions provided - THAW 10-15 minutes is critical. Never need to buy ice cream again
I have been using this machine for over a year, what a product. As a diabetic this is as close as I get to dessert, ice cream every day YES! I recently failed to thaw my fruit enough and ripped the silicone seal, no problem two emails later Candice at Yonanas sent a replacement seal and grinder free. Other companies please note this is what customer service looks like.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Sep 20, 2014
Love the Yonanas machine!
My 1 year old loves bananas and has quite a sweet tooth. We purchased the Classic so we can give him a sweet treat that is natural and healthy. He loves it!
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Customer review from Yonanas
Dec 20, 2013
Yonana...healthy, yummy alternative to ice cream!!
I received a Yonana for Christmas and really enjoy it...I bought this one for my mom. Very healthy alternative for frozen dairy desserts...easy cleanup excellent way to use your over-ripe fruit.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Dec 13, 2013
Works great!
We love this! We make what we call frozen smoothies with it by putting the bananas through and then other types of fruit like strawberries to make a wonderful dessert. I have added candied nuts, dried fruits and chocolate chips to it as an added bonus. We also made ice cream sandwiches using the pureed fruit by using lace cookies putting the puree in-between them and put them in the freezer for a couple hours. I can't say the pureed fruit tastes like ice cream but I can say it is wonderful and clean-up is a breeze; much easier than using my blender. I haven't had any issues with the machine to this point. The machine came with a booklet with some starter recipes in it and I also purchased a separate booklet.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Dec 13, 2013
Worth the $
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this product. I already have a Ninja blender but I feel this makes a better consistency of ice cream out of fruit, plus I feel it is a lot easier to clean. The machine is light weight and easy to store. It is pretty loud when running but since I live alone, that isn't an issue. For me, this is soo worth the money.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Nov 29, 2013
Great product!
Like all-fruit soft ice cream. Makes a delicious, filling, healthy treat. Well worth the price. Even if you're not diet conscious this is a great addition to your kitchen appliances.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Nov 29, 2013
A Family Favorite.
The Yonanas Treat Maker is a great way to make healthy desserts for the whole family. It is easy to use and clean and the "ice cream" is very tasty. The price is quite reasonable. My husband, kids and grandkids all enjoyed the Yonana's treats. Definitely a winner.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Nov 21, 2013
Yonanas is Fabulous.
I am so happy that I have the Yonanas machine. Hubby is diabetic and I have weight issues. In one week, I have made so many healthy desserts that are delicious. Our favorite so far is banana/red raspberry. I sliced the bananas into two inch pieces which causes the banana to thaw enough in a shorter time span. There are no chemicals in these desserts. Have you ever read a label from a store bought sorbet or sherbet? This will be wonderful for summer entertaining but it's getting quite a workout now. It's very easy to clean. I am going to figure out a way to make a tasty chocolate sorbet.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Nov 21, 2013
YONANA!
I love this product and can make low calorie, healthful ice cream every day. Since I am a diabetic I have to my sugar intake and this product makes that job much easier. It is also much cheaper to use fruits than to buy the high priced ice cream in the diabetic section of the store.
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Customer review from Yonanas
Nov 15, 2013
Amazing Machine
This is one amazing machine. We are thrilled with having a healthier alternative to ice cream. Since of course there are still calories and the natural sugar in fruit to contend with, we limit ourselves to using it once or twice each weekend. But you do feel as though you are eating ice cream. You have to like the flavor of bananas, obviously, so if you don't, don't buy it. Or buy it to use as a sorbet maker with other fruits. 4 good size bananas plus some other fruit (a few strawberries and pieces of mango, say), makes enough for 3-4 people. Easy to use, easy to clean. A winner in my book!