Bananas can also be frozen prior to use. Freezing makes them smoother. Their color will be darker.

Strawberries and bananas can top gluten and lactose free ice cream for a summer treat.

They are safe, as long as the person is not also fructose intolerant, which commonly goes along with gluten and lactose intolerance.

Other berries, such as blueberries and blackberries, can be used in place of strawberries. A taste of spring is never far away.

The strawberry juices soak into the cake and leave a trail of pink across the vanilla pudding, topped by cream.