July 12th, 2012

Whipped to Perfection, Consistency of Soft Serve, Annie’s Banannies, More than Just Dessert, Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches

I have been totally hooked on Annie’s Banannies since my friend, Renee, told me about it.  I even question Annie the other day.  I was wondering why she was closed on Mondays.  Well, she is, actually, taking a well deserved Annie day off.

You wonder how a banana can transformed itself into an ice cream form.  It is not ice cream, by the way.  It is a frozen banana, put through a juicer.  Toppings are added and that is basically it.

Annie’s Banannies is located at #9 1st Street South in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  One block off the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and one block south of Rehoboth Avenue.  Tel. 302-260-9875.  Website?  http://www.anniesbanannies.net.

I wrote a post with pictures on 7/22/10.  All you have to do is click on that month and year under the Archives of AboutMyBeaches and scroll down to the 22nd.

Annie has done some remodeling since the last time I was there.  The counter looks great and speeds things up.

Upon entering Annie’s Banannies you will notice a board with all the flavors and explanations.  On the website you can see every topping they offer, as well.

You will also notice that they offer gluten free, vegetarian/vegan, and lactose free toppings.  They also use eco friendly cups.  The spoons are made out of potato starch.

So basically, once you know your topping (you can build your own too) then this is what happens.

Out of the freezer comes the frozen bananas.  The juicer is waiting.

It is put through the juicer into a cup.

Toppings are added.  I chose the Bunchberry, which had strawberries, blueberries and raspberry puree.

Another customer was there and she let me take a picture of her Banannie Cocktail, which had strawberries, blueberries, green grapes and pineapple.

There are benches outside, on the sidewalk, where you can enjoy one delicious desert without feeling too guilty.

Your 4-legged friend can have water and a treat outside, as well.

Talk to you later….have a good one!!

Note:  You can find Annie’s Banannies on Facebook.  On Twitter as BananniesBeach.

July 22nd, 2010

Annie’s Banannies, Rehoboth Beach, Bananas, Dessert, Fresh Fruit Toppings, Review, Delaware Beaches

Okay Renee, I got it.  Totally a fan now.  I can see why you go there every day and have one of Annie’s Banannies.

And, Mac, you are also a regular and you were not kidding when you told me it is the best dessert in town.

The friends who mentioned that Annie’s Banannies is their favorite place.  I did not know they also knew Mac.

The word is spreading; how good this dessert is.  Word of mouth again is a powerful tool.

Annie’s Banannies is my post tonight.  I went twice to their location on 9 1st Street South in downtown Rehoboth Beach.  If you are a local or a resident and know the town well, Annie’s Banannies is one door down from the Frogg Pond.  The telephone is 302-260-9875.  The website is www.anniesbanannies.net. The e-mail address is anniesbanannies@comcast.net.

Please check the website because the menu is posted, as well as Annie’s story; on how finally her store was realized; a tender and uplifting summary of what Annie is all about.  It is her own creation!!

Her motto?  You’ll never dream….it’s not ice cream.

All natural ingredients that are good for you.  The main ingredient?  A frozen banana that will be put through a “juicer” and the outcome is like the most delicious ice cream.  Soft, not overly sweet.  There are no refined sugars used; fruit purees are sweetened with agave nectar.  The toppings range from fruits to nuts.

Annie’s Bananies is also an eco-friendly company.  The cups and straws are made from corn; the spoons from potatoes.  All cups, desserts spoons, straws, and napkins are biodegradable and organic products are chosen when available.

Annie’s Banannies is sensitive to those customers with nut allergies.  Plenty of Banannies that are vegetarian, vegan and gluten free, are available.

I decided to go with the Bunchberries.  This one is made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberry puree.  It was gluten free and vegetarian/vegan friendly.

I kept watching how they just put a couple of frozen bananas in the juicer and the transformation was underway. Could not get over it.  It was so good and refreshing.  On a hot day like today it was the best prescription.

On my second trip, the Tropical Banannie was ordered.  It had fresh mango, pineapple and coconut flakes.  Again, it was gluten free and vegetarian/vegan friendly. Loved it just as much.

So, yes, I am hooked……Hours of operation are:  Mondays – Wednesdays from 3 – 11 p.m. and Thursdays – Sundays 11 – 11 p.m.

Talk to you later….you know I will.