About Bananarama

“Ice cream is healthy” — if only that were true…
At Bananarama, it is!

Bananarama is a food truck serving up irresistibly smooth, creamy banana whip sundaes that taste like pure dessert bliss. We take ripe organic bananas, freeze them, and whip them into a luscious soft-serve that’s cool, light, and naturally sweet—so rich and satisfying you won’t believe it’s made from just bananas. It’s everything you love about ice cream: creamy, dreamy, and refreshing, with none of the heaviness.  We call is banana whip.

Then come the toppings. From Strawberry Shortcake and Piña Colada to Cherry Chocolate Pie, Sweet n Salty, Gimme S’More, and Peanut Butter Cup Crunch, our sundaes are packed with fun and flavor. You can also build your own masterpiece from our lineup of toppings, all dairy free with out loosing the decadence. Gluten-free topping options available.  At Bananarama, dessert comes first—and everyone gets to enjoy it.

About the Owners

Hi! I’m Shannon, and along with my business partner Bobby, we are the creators of Bananarama. We both grew up in the Allentown, PA area and still call the Lehigh Valley home—something we’re truly grateful for. We’ve always lived colorful, creative lives and set out to build work that actually feels good to show up for every day. That mindset naturally led us to small business ownership—and while it definitely comes with its fair share of challenges, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Bobby also is a Partner at The Emmaus Theatre, a beloved single-screen movie and live entertainment theater that’s all about affordable fun with a personal touch.  There, he channels his lifelong passion for film by hand-selecting every movie—from indie favorites to the popular BYOB cult classics, anime, documentary, horror, and new hits. His love of comedy shines through as well, with live comedy showcases featuring nationally touring comedians from New York and beyond. With the addition of a stage some years back, the theatre continues to grow as a true hidden gem of the Lehigh Valley, hosting live music, burlesque, Rocky Horror Picture Show, improv, stand-up, roast battles, and more. The theatre is even available to rent for private parties and events.

(You can check out what is happening at The Emmaus Theater – Click Here)

As for me, I’ve always had two big loves: travel and alternative health. I studied herbal medicine for four years and have chased adventures near and far—road-tripping across the U.S. and exploring places like Brazil, Ecuador, the Galápagos, Spain, Morocco, Greece, Panama, Thailand, Nepal, and Cambodia.  My background as an Administrative Assistant gave me the skills to start and manage a business (including all that never-ending paperwork!). One of the things I love most about running a food truck is that I get to work in a new environment all the time—perfect for someone with a serious case of wanderlust.

Together, Bobby and I made a lifestyle shift toward eating healthier, firmly believing that food is the foundation of good health. That belief became even more important after Bobby faced some serious health challenges. The problem? We still loved dessert—especially ice cream. That’s when we discovered banana whip and realized we didn’t have to compromise. We could have our ice cream and eat it too…as long as it was made from frozen organic bananas. And just like that, Bananarama was born. Now we get to share this delicious discovery with everyone.