Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Yonanas Review and Giveaway


We all know fruit is important and essential in one's diet, but sometimes we want the easy way out.  People would rather have a slice of cherry cheesecake, a piece of blueberry pie, or even minced strawberries on top of their frozen yogurt.  Does this sound familiar? We need to stop fooling ourselves and thinking it's okay, you're still eating a dessert, not straight fruit. Wouldn't it be nice if we could enjoy the fruit that our body needs, but still have it taste delicious and dessert like too? Well now you can!

Yonanas, the amazing kitchen appliance, is more than a banana ice cream maker! Yonanas creates delicious, healthy recipes that taste rich and decadent. Your frozen treat takes on the flavor of ingredients you mix in. Simply add frozen strawberries, high antioxidant blueberries, or dark chocolate and create a creamy, frozen treat that tastes like strawberry, blueberry, or chocolate chip dairy-free ice cream.

Indulge without the guilt and enjoy an easy, fun way to eat your daily serving of fruits.  A low calorie diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help you lose weight, look and feel great, and maintain good health.

The best part about Yonanas is that you're not adding milk, cream, or anything else to the machine.  Frozen fruit is the ONLY ingredient needed. You won't believe your eyes when you see what comes out of the machine! You will think you're at your local frozen yogurt shop, but you're really just having frozen fruit.

I'm always looking for a better way to get in my recommended daily servings of fruit.  When I received the chance to review a Yonanas, I was excited.  I had heard of the machine previously and knew it deserved a spot in my kitchen.  The machine was shipped to me within two days, that is lightening fast service!


Look at the Yonanas machine, isn't it pretty? :) The machine came already assembled, which surprised me.  I thought I would have to put it together. The machine is not too large and easily fits on my countertop. I read through the recipe book which came with it to give me some fruity inspiration.  I decided to make a combination of blueberry and banana for my frozen treat.

You're supposed to freeze the fruit for 24 hours.  I bought a container of blueberries and some bananas to use.  Make sure that you peel the bananas before freezing them, or else you'll have a really hard time peeling them once they're frozen.

A day later, it was time to get my Yonanas on! I set up shop and fruity frozen treat dreams danced in my head.



When you use the Yonanas for the first time, remember to read the manual so you know how to operate the machine.  The instructions told me to alternate between using each of your fruits. So you use a banana, then blueberries, then banana, etc.  A serving size for 2 people is two bananas and some blueberries. Simply take the plunger out of the top of the machine and put the frozen fruit inside, and then take the plunger and push down on the fruit.  What comes out is a beautiful, silky smooth, creamy frozen fruit concoction like you see in my bowl.  This was the beginnings of the fruit. I love the beautiful pale pink color of the blueberries and the light yellow of the bananas too.

After I fed the machine all of the fruit, this is what was in my bowl.
Look at this! The consistency is amazing. If I didn't know that it came from the Yonanas, I would think it was frozen yogurt or ice cream.  It's perfectly cold and creamy and tastes fantastic. I can equally taste the bananas and blueberries and it is simply fantastic! This is a more fun way to enjoy your favorite fruits.  Add a few chocolate chips or some granola on top to make your fruit extra delicious.  Instead of ice cream or frozen yogurt, why not have this as an evening snack? It's guilt free and much healthier for you. If you normally have fruit for breakfast, how about having this instead? It will be a new switch up on an old reliable breakfast.  You can even incorporate it into a breakfast parfait too.  The best part about Yonanas is that you can use any fruit you desire.  A combination of raspberries, blueberries, and bananas is what I will try next time!

Parents, Yonanas has your back too.  If your child isn't a fan of fruit but will happily gobble up some ice cream, why not serve them this? They won't know it's pure frozen fruit, but will think you're indulging their unhealthy ice cream wishes!

Yonanas is handwash or dishwasher safe.  Make sure that you clean out the machine (the parts become removable) after each use because a lot of the fruit gets trapped in the blade and inside the machine.

If you're looking for a more fun and delicious way to enjoy fruit, Yonanas is your go-to machine.

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173 comments on "Yonanas Review and Giveaway"

suburban prep on October 2, 2012 at 9:21 AM said...

As Mauree

I would use a banana and perhaps pomegranate.
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BethElderton on October 2, 2012 at 9:24 AM said...

I'd start with banana and pineapple chunks--yum! This machine looks awesome! I've never seen it before.
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FireRunner2379 on October 2, 2012 at 10:02 AM said...

I would use bananas, my favorite fruit, along with some blueberries!

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Ash Johnson on October 2, 2012 at 10:37 AM said...

Strawberries and bananas

Super Blogger Girl! on October 2, 2012 at 10:47 AM said...

im using frozen mangos the first time!

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Amy on October 2, 2012 at 10:59 AM said...

I would try bananas
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Amy on October 2, 2012 at 10:59 AM said...

I would try bananas
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HarleyC on October 2, 2012 at 11:22 AM said...

Strawberries for sure!

Sue Ellison on October 2, 2012 at 1:11 PM said...

I would use strawberries and bananas.

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eclairre on October 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM said...

I'd use bananas.

peg42 on October 2, 2012 at 3:14 PM said...

strawberries

ginette4 on October 2, 2012 at 4:31 PM said...

I would use bananas

Hannah Chase on October 2, 2012 at 4:33 PM said...

I would use bananas and blueberries. This machine is SO awesome!!

Shilo Beedy on October 2, 2012 at 4:44 PM said...

I would use strawberries

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mkjmc on October 2, 2012 at 4:53 PM said...

I think I would go with raspberries

Maryann D. on October 2, 2012 at 5:38 PM said...

I would use blueberries, and also pineapples.
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Olivia R on October 2, 2012 at 5:46 PM said...

mangoes from trader joes

Jessica on October 2, 2012 at 5:46 PM said...

I would use bananas and strawberries
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Linda Kish on October 2, 2012 at 6:27 PM said...

Bananas and strawberries

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latanya t on October 2, 2012 at 6:54 PM said...

strawberries

amp on October 2, 2012 at 7:10 PM said...

Strawberries and bananas

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scottsgal on October 2, 2012 at 7:15 PM said...

strawberries and hananas

Alexa on October 2, 2012 at 7:24 PM said...

i would use strawberries.

traciet on October 2, 2012 at 7:28 PM said...

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Annie1 on October 2, 2012 at 7:35 PM said...

strawberries and banana

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Jen S. on October 2, 2012 at 7:57 PM said...

I think bananas and pineapple sounds good. I also get frozen grated coconut at a Mexican grocery store and that would be really good in it too.

Jessica To said...

I want to try bananas in it first!

dlhaley on October 2, 2012 at 9:53 PM said...

I would try blueberries and bananas.

Stephanie on October 2, 2012 at 10:27 PM said...

strawberries, bananas and kiwi

Denise M on October 2, 2012 at 11:42 PM said...

blueberries and banana

Anonymous said...

I'd like Strawberry Banana Blueberry...this is such an awesome product.

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Pduffey on October 3, 2012 at 12:16 AM said...

Strawberries and bananas

MB Isaac on October 3, 2012 at 2:08 AM said...

strawberries

Ellen said...

I've been dreaming about these machines. Especially when I have leftover 19cent bananas from Trader Joes. I would throw in somee dried peanut butter for variation.

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Auri Lae said...

Frozen peaches and strawberries! :D

clc408 on October 3, 2012 at 8:38 AM said...

I'd use peaches.

Cody said...

Banana and raspberries!
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Mary on October 3, 2012 at 12:09 PM said...

I would try Banana, Blueberry and Strawberry

Kelly H. on October 3, 2012 at 1:18 PM said...

I would use banana and peaches.

mogrill on October 3, 2012 at 3:12 PM said...

Blackberries!
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fingers88 said...

I would definitely choose bananas !

carole on October 3, 2012 at 5:14 PM said...

would use my favorite...raspberries

Melissa V on October 3, 2012 at 5:45 PM said...

Bannanas and berries....

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Anonymous said...

Either strawberries or bananas.

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Stephanie on October 3, 2012 at 6:38 PM said...

I would use strawberries, yum!

MomLovesDeals on October 3, 2012 at 7:41 PM said...

Strawberries!

lkvoyer on October 3, 2012 at 8:29 PM said...

Strawberries! would be my first try. Lkvoyer at aol dot com

Janice said...

mango
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tannawings on October 3, 2012 at 11:40 PM said...

I would try this with probably strawberries since they are usually available- if peaches were in season, I would LOVE to put those in and give that a try- so yummy!

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boba on October 3, 2012 at 11:54 PM said...

Blueberries & strawberries.

Rebecca Graham on October 4, 2012 at 12:27 AM said...

I would use blueberries.

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steve stone on October 4, 2012 at 4:19 AM said...

bananas gabbflabber at live.com

wildcat32 on October 4, 2012 at 7:57 AM said...

I would use strawberries and bananas.

Katie Fenters on October 4, 2012 at 5:11 PM said...

I would use pineapple and strawberries!

Alison Pearldiver on October 4, 2012 at 5:29 PM said...

I would try to recreate the desert I had on Kauai with banana and mango

Tina on October 4, 2012 at 6:14 PM said...

Strawberries
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Mary Calabrese said...

I'd use some of our homegrown raspberries!

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Tonya Fullenkamp on October 4, 2012 at 8:40 PM said...

If I have to pick one I choose bananas but Strawberries and Bananas sound so good, and maybe some blueberries too.

Tonya Fullenkamp on October 4, 2012 at 8:40 PM said...

If I have to pick one I choose bananas but Strawberries and Bananas sound so good, and maybe some blueberries too.

Alicia on October 4, 2012 at 9:16 PM said...

Strawberries

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julis55 on October 4, 2012 at 11:58 PM said...

I would use strawberries

katzkids by Kathy D. on October 5, 2012 at 11:50 AM said...

I would use strawberries.
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ABeaty said...

Definitely bananas, maybe some citrus.

Maria Gagliano on October 6, 2012 at 12:06 AM said...

We are big with Bananas and Berries so it would be a BB good time.

hazelpex on October 6, 2012 at 10:10 PM said...

Raspberries and bananas (couldn't pick just one!)

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Sierra Beery on October 7, 2012 at 12:54 AM said...

Bananas Bananas Bananas!!!

Bee W Bedard on October 7, 2012 at 1:15 AM said...

strawberries

Anonymous said...

I would use bananas and strawberries
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freddie on October 8, 2012 at 1:59 AM said...

I try bananas first. Debbie Welchert dwelchert@yahoo.com

Lisa Bolduc on October 8, 2012 at 8:40 PM said...

i tried a yonanana machine before.. it would recommend the bananas with strawberries

sweetsue on October 8, 2012 at 11:50 PM said...

I would try bananas with huckleberries.
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Crystal Hamilton on October 9, 2012 at 3:22 AM said...

Bananas and Blueberries and Raspberries and Pineapple

amanda hoffman on October 9, 2012 at 3:25 PM said...

bananas and strawberries

coriwestphal on October 9, 2012 at 4:05 PM said...

Maybe pineapple and mango! Yum!

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Kristy Thiel on October 9, 2012 at 5:18 PM said...

strawberries and blueberries!

Annette Doggett on October 9, 2012 at 8:50 PM said...

I would like to try fresh peaches and blueberries! Yummy!

shanta spradlin on October 9, 2012 at 10:25 PM said...

I would use peaches

one frugal lady on October 10, 2012 at 11:06 AM said...

strawberry and bananas- a classic!
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stew on October 10, 2012 at 8:11 PM said...

Bananas!!

Brutus Duffy on October 10, 2012 at 11:06 PM said...

I would use frozen bananas and nectarines.

SolDucky on October 11, 2012 at 12:11 AM said...

Peaches and strawberries!

Carol Denny on October 11, 2012 at 6:34 AM said...

I would try bananas

Laurie Bolduc on October 11, 2012 at 12:03 PM said...

I think for the first time I would try frozen strawberries and bananas

dario moniz on October 11, 2012 at 1:02 PM said...

I would use mangos

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harolde said...

Strawberries and Cherries mixed.

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Tamar on October 11, 2012 at 7:05 PM said...

Yo--BANANAS!
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Simone said...

I would use strawberries.

vera p. said...

I'd try bananas, strawberry and blueberry mixed.

Anonymous said...

I am becoming addicted to this machine. Bananas and strawberries are my favorite!

piddy77 on October 12, 2012 at 7:52 AM said...

Bananas and black cherrys for me...couldn't think of anything tastier :)

Prisilia Peterson on October 12, 2012 at 8:09 AM said...

Strawberry banana sounds amazing!

Karen Hadfield on October 12, 2012 at 8:18 AM said...

Bananas have a low sugar content, my husband is diabetic, this would solve the "what snack to have" dilemma.

Sabrina Choo on October 12, 2012 at 8:26 AM said...

i wanna lose weight, but its so hard when u love ice cream. i think a yonana will be a great way to start getting healthy!

Anonymous said...

Strawberries and banana's.

Andy and Jennifer Hess on October 12, 2012 at 8:56 AM said...

I would use frozen strawberries!! YUM!!

Violet said...

Mango and Pineapple! YUM!

Kari said...

Bananas!!

Tina L. on October 12, 2012 at 10:05 AM said...

strawberries and banana

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Gennie Lancaster said...

I would use bananas and strawberries!

XTINE2U on October 12, 2012 at 11:16 AM said...

Bananas Peaches and Blueberries with a dash of cinnamon.

amber warfield on October 12, 2012 at 11:19 AM said...

I would try peaches the first time!

calvad on October 12, 2012 at 3:12 PM said...

I would put a combo of bananas, blueberries and raspberries. calvad at aol dot com

Allison Downes on October 12, 2012 at 9:55 PM said...

I would use Bananas and Strawberries

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Kelly Grant on October 13, 2012 at 2:14 AM said...

strawberries

ferriz on October 13, 2012 at 6:48 AM said...

peaches i think!

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Karen on October 13, 2012 at 9:04 AM said...

Pineapple :)

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Nicole D. on October 13, 2012 at 9:00 PM said...

I would use bananas and strawberries!

Joni on October 13, 2012 at 9:26 PM said...

I'm thinking banana and

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Anonymous said...

strawberries

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Niclan80 on October 13, 2012 at 11:15 PM said...

Bananas and Strawberries.

Nicole Lancaster said...

I would use Bananas and Strawberries.

Nicole Lancaster said...

I would use Bananas and Strawberries.

j.l.morris51 at gmail dot com on October 13, 2012 at 11:38 PM said...

I have been searching for this Yonanas machine, to turn fruit into healthy ice cream for weeks! :-) As a senior trying to lose weight, I would go with blackberries, strawberries, & bananas....with granola on top :-)

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karenmed409 on October 14, 2012 at 1:18 AM said...

it would be for sure bananas and strawberries, little mans favorite
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Hotsnotty2 on October 14, 2012 at 10:38 AM said...

Strawberries and bananas

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natalia ryjova said...

id use strawberries and bananas
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meganmariemorgan on October 14, 2012 at 1:18 PM said...

Black berries! They are our favorite! Thanks
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Jammie Morey on October 14, 2012 at 4:39 PM said...

bananas yummy.

Valerie Taylor Mabrey on October 14, 2012 at 6:53 PM said...

Strawberries and bananas!

Mommy 2 Monkeys on October 14, 2012 at 8:15 PM said...

I'd try bananas and raspberries.

Anonymous said...

Bananas and apples for me! Great giveaway! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net ♥

Misty Smith on October 14, 2012 at 8:46 PM said...

I would start with bananas....but I would love to try some peaches. :)

Misty Smith on October 14, 2012 at 8:51 PM said...

I would start with bananas.

brich2222 on October 14, 2012 at 10:19 PM said...

bananas and strawberrys...my favs

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Ibthis on October 14, 2012 at 11:40 PM said...

I would use strawberries to make
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Vikkilyn on October 15, 2012 at 12:15 AM said...

I would use strawberry's and banana's

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Anonymous said...

My favorite...mangoes. Marco

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Sonya on October 15, 2012 at 1:49 AM said...

Bananas and cherries!

Wendy on October 15, 2012 at 2:56 AM said...

I think peaches and banana!

bbrittbrat1398 on October 15, 2012 at 3:53 AM said...

I would start with frozen strawberries.
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Gala on October 15, 2012 at 10:13 AM said...

blueberries and bananas
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Angela Neynaber on October 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM said...

Strawberries and bananas.

Tanya Bartlett on October 15, 2012 at 11:39 AM said...

Raspberry!!!

Anonymous said...

I would use frozen strawberries

Alexandra Clatterbuck on October 15, 2012 at 1:17 PM said...

I would probably use bananas lol =)

maryjaco1 on October 15, 2012 at 1:31 PM said...

strawberries

Anonymous said...

cranberries or raspberries. jan

Jennifer Peaslee said...

I'd use an assortment of berries - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries

Chrissy Nestor on October 15, 2012 at 3:36 PM said...

I'd have to go with Strawberries!

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Joanne on October 15, 2012 at 3:44 PM said...

Joanne Lynn
Banana & Pineapple sound like a winning combination

07violet on October 15, 2012 at 4:42 PM said...

peaches, cherries, I'd try lots of combinations eventually


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Marie Oetzel on October 15, 2012 at 4:57 PM said...

Blueberries and bananas sound good but I have a jar of cherries that need some love too.

shirley H said...

strawberrys



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JA on October 15, 2012 at 6:02 PM said...

Mangoes and banannas.
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Sherry Conrad on October 15, 2012 at 6:06 PM said...

Mangoes :)

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susansmoaks on October 15, 2012 at 7:04 PM said...

i would put pineapple and blueberries in it first
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Chloe Salerno on October 15, 2012 at 7:43 PM said...

Blueberries

Kristen B. said...

Raspberries or strawberries

Melanie Montgomery on October 15, 2012 at 8:10 PM said...

I like frozen kiwi

Randominities on October 15, 2012 at 8:21 PM said...

I'd use bananas first off. We have blueberry bushes and strawberry plants so in the spring I'd put those in, too.

Erica C. on October 15, 2012 at 9:01 PM said...

Bananas and blueberries.
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carol lewis said...

Always wild blueberries.

Teresa Young on October 15, 2012 at 9:37 PM said...

I'd use kiwi fruit

imaclutz89 on October 15, 2012 at 10:18 PM said...

My favorite fruit in the world! Strawberries!

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amy16323 on October 15, 2012 at 10:20 PM said...

bananas an strawberries
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ladyt64 on October 15, 2012 at 10:24 PM said...

I would use it with bananas and strawberries. (Roxann)

Cheryl Reinhardt on October 15, 2012 at 10:41 PM said...

I would use Raspberries and banana's and blueberries
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Anonymous said...

I would use blackberries wilcarvic
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amymarie2777 on October 15, 2012 at 11:25 PM said...

I would like to try frozen peaches.

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Ms Penny Pincher on October 15, 2012 at 11:32 PM said...

Frozen blueberry

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Atreau on October 15, 2012 at 11:35 PM said...

Bananas and strawberries!

vegan4life on October 15, 2012 at 11:40 PM said...

strawberries and blueberries ty.
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Laurielee Emerson on October 15, 2012 at 11:43 PM said...

I would use bananas and strawberries.
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/\Heather/\ on October 15, 2012 at 11:45 PM said...

I'd probably use bananas and peaches.

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