Bananas Foster Sundaes for 2

  Desserts

I have wonderful memories of eating bananas Foster in New Orleans and, as a dietitian, I wanted to find a healthier version. I combined the best of two recipes and added my own tweaks to create this southern treat. And with this version, it's the perfect dessert for two!

Bananas Foster Sundaes for 2

Average Rating: 4.857142

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large banana, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/8 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1 cup reduced-fat vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  • 1. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended. Add banana and pecans; cook until banana is glazed and slightly softened, stirring lightly, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 sundae: 259 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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