How To Make Slime: Follow This Simple Slime Recipe Using Household Products

My niece Gia has become the family slime expert, quickly learning how to make it at home after her mother (my sister) and I refused to buy it anymore. It can be expensive! Particularly when it's had glitter added to it or a fancy name such as 'toxic slime'. What toy manufacturers don't want you to know is that slime is so easy to make, using common household products. Place glue and shaving foam in a bowl and mix. Add lotion and stir again. This will make the slime stretchy. Mix the Borax and water in a separate bowl and begin adding one teaspoon at a time. This will turn the mixture into slime. Stir thoroughly each time you add a teaspoon of activator until the slime reaches a desired consistency. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

I always make this ice cream fresh as I prefer the texture of soft serve ice cream. However, you can make a large batch and put it in the freezer for later if you like firmer ice cream. This recipe makes enough for two people (although, it’s healthy enough that you don’t have to share it if you don’t want to). Peel and freeze the bananas for at least eight hours. Next, remove the bananas from the freezer and let them thaw on the counter for a few minutes. You want them soft enough to easily cut the bananas in half lengthwise, then into slices. However, don’t let them thaw too much or they will become mushy!

In your high-powered blender (see my blender recommendations) or food processor, blend all the ingredients until smooth. If you have trouble blending the ice cream into a smooth texture, mix it with a spoon and let it thaw for a few minutes before you resume blending. Spoon the ice cream mixture into a bowl, grab a spoon and ENJOY! I like to top this particular recipe off with a couple of pieces of chopped young coconut, a tablespoon of shredded coconut or even cacao nibs to give it a “chocolate-covered cherry” flavor. I’ve made cherry ice cream before, but I had some coconut milk this time so I thought I’d give this recipe a try.

I didn’t add dates to sweeten it, but if you feel you want to sweeten it further, go ahead and add a date when you add the cherries. Soak the date for about 20 minutes before blending and don’t forget to remove the pit first. Let everything thaw slightly (until you can slice the banana with a knife). Slice the banana into thin slices. In your blender or food processor, blend the banana, cherries and coconut milk until creamy. Do not over blend. This recipe makes a soft serve consistency. If a harder ice cream, place the mixture into the freeze for another 2 to 3 hours. I was thinking about mint chocolate chip ice cream the other day so I decided to make my own version of one of my favorite summer treats.

I don’t add sweeteners to my ice cream, so if you like a really sweet ice cream you can add 1 or 2 soaked medjool dates. This ice cream was so good, I ate it all before I could bring the bowl into the living room to share it with my husband. Next time, I’ll have to double the recipe! You can easily share this recipe with someone else if you want to. I added a little spinach to make it green. You don’t have to if you don’t want to, but it’s a great way to sneak some veggies into dessert. Peel and freeze the bananas for at least 8 hours.