BABY BANANA SPLITS
When is the ultimate splurge not a splurge? When you have a Baby Banana Split.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 ripe but firm banana
11⁄3 cups Slow Churned Lite Ice Cream (4 small scoops)
8 strawberries or ½ cup sliced partially thawed loose-pack strawberries
½ cup chopped pineapple, fresh or canned in juice, drained
Whipped cream (aerosol)
2 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
1. In a small microwaveable dish, combine the chocolate and milk. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until hot. Stir until smooth. Set aside.
2. Cut the banana in half through the middle. Slice each half lengthwise into 4 slices.
3. Set out 4 shallow dessert dishes. Place a scoop of ice cream in each dish. Put a banana slice on the sides of each scoop. Top with strawberries and pineapple. Drizzle on the reserved chocolate sauce. Top with a spritz (about 1 tablespoon) of whipped cream. Sprinkle on the peanuts. Serve right away.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Per serving: 250 calories, 35 g carbohydrate, 5 g protein, 12 g fat, 5.5 g saturated fat, 14 mg cholesterol, 33 mg sodium, 4 g fiber
Carbohydrate Choices: 2
Dietary Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fruit, ½ meat, 2 fat
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