This machine is great for making ice-cream-like frozen banana treats - ideal if you are avoiding milk and/or added sugar. You can add other frozen fruit, always with banana as the base. It takes a few tries to get the hang of it because the fruit needs to thaw just the right amount before adding to get the best results. There is always some left behind in the machine, so it's a race against time to dismantle it and retrieve the remaining product before it melts. Probably a good idea to make a big batch so that any wasted amount is relatively small. I think this is a great gift for anyone who is lactose intolerant and misses real ice cream!