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The whole family will love this special treat that uses the microwave so it’s ready in a flash. Plus, it’s a delicious way to jazz up bananas and add more fruit to your diet. Janet Hommes — Surprise, Arizona
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Nutritional Facts 1/2 cup banana mixture with 1/4 cup reduced-fat vanilla ice cream equals 211 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.
Originally published as Cinnamon-Spiced Bananas in Healthy Cooking February/March 2010, p43
Banana BasicsLook for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.
Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.
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Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by mom23kids
My family loved this. Absolutely delicious. We think that this will be a wonderful topping on Waffles and Pancakes and a filling in Crepes as well.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2010 by brazenlove
this is my all-time fave snack and my hubby loves it
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2010 by HeatherHH
I liked this recipe and would have rated it a 4. But, I served it to 3 other adults and 5 children, all of whom rated it only 2 or 3 stars, some because of taste and some texture. All would have preferred to eat a plain ordinary banana with the ice cream on the side. So, I won't be making this again.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2010 by amyanne65
Awesome!!!!! I used 1 1/2 Tbs of brown sugar splenda and a good brand of low fat sugar free icecream.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2010 by Aubrey5
Really yummy! The topping doesn't look like enough for three large bananas, but it is!
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