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“I have wonderful memories of eating Bananas Foster in New Orleans, and as a dietitian, wanted to find a healthier version. I combined the best of two recipes and added my own tweaks to create this Southern treat.” Lisa Varner - Charleston, SC
This recipe is:
Healthy
Quick
Cooking for 2: Bananas Foster Sundaes for 2
Nutritional Facts 1/3 cup banana mixture with 1/2 cup ice cream equals 233 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 66 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Bananas Foster Sundaes in Healthy Cooking June/July 2009, p52
Sundaes BestWhen you're short on time, you can easily add some frosty fun to dinnertime by serving up a variety of toppings and sauces and letting family members concoct their own scrumptious sundaes. Or scoop up one of these sweet and simple suggestions and treat your family to a refreshing dessert: Drizzle chocolate sauce over a scoop of strawberry ice cream and top with sliced berries and kiwi. Dollop with whipped cream. Instead of the usual chocolate sauce, top vanilla ice cream with warmed orange marmalade and a few fresh berries. For a super chocolaty treat, place a scoop of chocolate or chocolate mint ice cream on a brownie and pour on the hot fudge sauce. Add a spoonful of whipped cream, sprinkle with peanuts and accent with a maraschino cherry or a chocolate kiss. Like s'mores? You'll love this! Dress up a scoop of ice cream with chocolate sauce, mini marshmallows, whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs. Give a tropical-flavored ice cream added appeal with canned mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks. Serve with gingersnaps.
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Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2011 by abooketc@yahoo.com
My sister-in-law loves Bananas Foster, so we brought it to dinner at a friend's home when she was also there. It turned out wonderful just as it is. We will certainly be enjoying it again. Thank you
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by sedonacpa
This is an awesome recipe! It tastes like something you'd eat at a 5-star restaurant!
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by skowalik157
Such a different taste, try real rum, then light on fire to burn off alcohol. YUM !
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by pineyguy
Wonderful, delicious, quick and easy. I used sugar free ice cream and brown sugar blend. Will definately be making this one for company as well as for the two of us.
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by kfschaefer
This was awesome really satisfies the sweet tooth w/o the calories.
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by GeorgeAnne
My husband was wild for this dessert! I have always loved Bananas Foster; this had a little too much nutmeg for my own personal taste.I will just cut it back next time. Yummy!
My husband was wild for this dessert! I have always loved Bananas Foster; this had a little too much nutmeg for my own personal taste.
I will just cut it back next time. Yummy!
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by kkcornett
My family loved this.
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by chartma530
I had some extra bananas so decided to try this recipe. I followed the recipe except I eliminated the rum extract. It was very good! My husband and 12 year old son have requested this one again. Quick and easy to prepare with ingredients I had on hand.
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by DeeDeeP
My husband and I both loved this recipe!! I will make it again and again I'm sure. I left out the rum and forgot to toast the pecans. It was still heavenly!
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2011 by pbrow68
I substituted 1 tsp. of rum for the rum extract because I didn't have it in the house.We also used light ice cream so I hope I compensated for the extra calories.
I substituted 1 tsp. of rum for the rum extract because I didn't have it in the house.
We also used light ice cream so I hope I compensated for the extra calories.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by Mommados
YUM! This was so easy, different, and delicious. I used Smart Balance butter in place of real butter and it worked just as well.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by jackiehorst
The picture seemed to show more sauce on the ice cream than the recipe made for six servings. I might double the sauce and leave the bananas the same next time. I used Meyer's Dark Rum because I didn't have any Rum Extract on hand.
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