Bananas Foster Sundaes

Name: Bananas Foster Sundaes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

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

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.
Remove from heat; stir in extract. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

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

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