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Bananas Foster Sundaes

12 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 22, 2022
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, South Carolina
Bananas Foster Sundaes
Bananas Foster Sundaes Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 large firm bananas, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
  • 3 cups reduced-fat vanilla ice cream

Directions

  1. In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended. Add bananas and pecans; cook until bananas are glazed and slightly softened, 2-3 minutes, stirring gently.
  2. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Serve with ice cream.
Editor’s Note: To toast nuts, cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 sundae: 233 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.