I already had bananas and strawberries frozen in anticipation of the arrival of my Yonanas so I used it immediately. Within 30 minutes of eating the first bowl of bananas/strawberries, I went to the Yonanas website (Amazon was sold out) and ordered 4 more for my kids! One frozen banana and 3/4 cup of frozen strawberries made a pretty big bowl that my husband and I shared. All 4 kids have reported that they are blown away with this - they absolutely love it! My youngest has an 8 yr old and a 2 yr old who ask for the “ice cream” every night after dinner and she’s happy to comply because she knows it’s healthier than sugar-infused store-bought ice cream. She said she tried frozen peaches which she didn’t care for but the kids loved it. Other reviews mentioned the wasted product that sticks inside but I found that to be no big deal. It was just a small amount and was easy to scrape into the bowl. Also saw some complaints about the noise - again, no big deal - it only takes a minute or two to make a bowl so I can put up with it. It’s no louder than a blender. All in all, I love this machine, my kids and grandkids love it, and I would recommend it all day long!

This is frozen love in cylindrical form! I almost let some of the reviews deter me from ordering this - thank frozen bananas that I didn't. From the first night we unpackaged this someday family heirloom we have loved it. I've read reviews about how this isn't "real soft serve ice cream" - duh - stands to reason if you put frozen fruit into it, the end result is going to be a form of frozen fruit and that it's loud - another duh - it's going to make some noise chopping/blending frozen fruit into the creamy goodness that has become one of our favorite treats ever! I used to like to have ice cream in the evening a couple nights as week but age and desire to seek healthier alternatives steered me in this direction. It's not any louder than a blender so no worries there. It's easy to use and easy to clean. Experiment with your favorite frozen fruits. We like bananas, strawberries and blueberries generally but have tried frozen peanut butter, frozen chocolate bits mixed in, frozen creamer -- it's all good. Be creative, have fun and thank the geniuses at Dole for an amazing product! Stop reading here, order the Yonana and thank me as you watch your movie with creamy frozen joy i a bowl!

Easy to use, easy to clean and the first time I tasted one bowl of soft serve bananas I was so surprised at how good it was my mind started racing with different ways to use it and different flavor combinations. In my first bowl I stirred in a drop of pure vanilla extract, a pinch of cinnamon and a couple of chopped pecans, sooo good. I thought about adding soft serve fruit to plain yogurt instead of high calorie fruit on the bottom yogurt, freezing almond or coconut milk and sending it through the machine with frozen bananas that was even more creamy. My favorite, I put pineapple strips that I buy freshly cut and freeze them then send them through the yonanas without any bananas with frozen orange slices and/or other frozen citrus fruit and I get a frozen sherbet taste with no sugar, I have even added it to light lemonade and diet sprite to make a "frappe" or sherbet punch. I also like the idea of surprising each person in the family with their own special flavor based on flavors I know they like. Endless ideas this is perfect for me I love all fruit and I love icey cold deserts and drinks and it's fast and a lot less sugar and no bad additives. Banana Pudding whip anyone?? frozen bananas with vanilla wafers or ginger snaps and lite cool whip.

This is a small, lightweight appliance that is absolutely worth buying. I am in love with what it can do! It will take slightly-thawed fruit and turn it into a creamy and delicious frozen snack, minus the addition of fattening cream and added sugar. I just got it and so am waiting impatiently for my bananas to turn "cheeta" so I can freeze them. But in the meantime I got a bag of frozen banana berry blend, a bag of frozen cherries, and a mixed fruit/cucumber blend. I've made different combos, all yummy. Yes, the unit makes noise, but nothing intolerable (and I don't tolerate noise very well). Yes, there is some finished product inside that needs to be scooped, but it's super easy to take it apart to get what didn't come out. It's very easy to clean, although I've only hand-washed so I can't say how it would do in a dishwasher. Since I've only had it for a few days, I can't testify as to the durability. One of my concerns is the blades and whether they'll stand the test of time. I hope so!! Not sure if there are parts available from the manufacturer, again I hope so! I can't wait for the grandchildren to come visit so I can wow them with my new "ice cream" maker. Mmm, pies, and ice cream sandwiches, and ice cream cake, and did I mention it comes with a fabulous recipe book? All in all, I give this two thumbs up!

I use this product to make frozen banana and/or frozen banana + black berry "ice cream!" It's a safe, healthy alternative to ice creams you see in the grocery store, plus the "Yonanas" ice cream tastes better as well! This product is EXTREMELY easy to install, EXTREMELY easy to use and EXTREMELY easy to clean up! Yes....some of the "ice cream" gets "stuck" inside the spinner but not a big deal. You have to take the machine apart for cleaning afterwards, anyways, and it's just a small scooping of the spoon to get all the extra "ice cream" out and into your bowl! ;-) I find that it's best if I use TWO frozen bananas. (Note: If you only use ONE frozen banana, most of the banana gets stuck in the machine part, but if you use TWO, it helps to push out all the banana from machine into your bowl!) Put each banana in the microwave (one at a time, not together) for about 15-20 seconds. Then you can use a knife to easily peel off the banana skin. Then place a frozen banana in machine and GENTLY push down with the pusher piece. Then put in the 2nd frozen banana into machine and GENTLY push down with the pusher piece. DON'T try to force it, as it'll all just get stuck in the machine if you do. If you make frozen banana + black berry "ice cream", it's best if you put in one frozen banana, then place a few blackberries in between, then quickly follow up with the 2nd frozen banana. TASTES EXCEPTIONAL! I LOVE this product and use it almost EVERY SINGLE DAY! ;-) P.S.: for fast, effective clean up of machine afterwards, use ICE COLD WATER and the sink sprayer.....hot water just makes the natural fruit sugar STICK for some reason, while cold water washes it away almost immediately!

I bought a desert maker on Amazon that looked exactly like this one. It even had the same markings. It was awful. It clogged and hardly worked. I returned it and ordered the Yonanas. I was worried that the Yonanas was just like the one I returned. I figured they were all produced at the same China factory. I was wrong. This is the real thing. It must have a much better motor than the cheap ripoff. Love it, works great.

Although I thought it was kinda pricy, I really like it. I have no issues with the way it functions or the cleaning of it. It's no louder than a blender either. And I love the dessert it creates. I really do feel like I'm eating ice cream. Very yummy! And, yes, there is some left in the machine, but I don't mind that at all because I like knowing that I can still eat a little more after my bowl is empty by scooping it out of the machine!

This machine is awesome and way exceeded our expectations! I can’t believe how much this tasted like ice cream! We’ve made chocolate, mango, pineapple, strawberry, and peaches with the bananas! So delicious! Super easy to clean which was my main concern but not an issue at all! Can even make frozen treats for our dog now! What a win! What I haven’t tried though is how well leftovers freeze. I would imagine you just let in thaw a little and then stir.

My wife wanted this to make a fruit treat to put on a cone. I was skeptical about the product outcome and was forced to try the a fruit treat (like a sherbet) and wow was it really good. You just use frozen bananas as the base and any other frozen fruits you like to make this fruit sherbet treat. You can get bags of frozen fruits just about in any grocery store. It is well worth the money in this Yonanas Classic Original Healthy Dessert Fruit Soft Serve Maker.

I got this for my brother for Christmas. He is an adult with Autism (severe and non verbal) and is learning how to make his own meals. This was so simple for him to use. He is on a strict diet to help with other health issues, so I was excited to find a solution that allowed him to create a dessert item easily! I would highly recommend this product for anyone as it is so easy to use and doable for even the most strict diets (if you can eat fruit you can use this!)