Simple Bananas Foster

Whip up this light version of New Orleans' signature dessert for a delicious end to your meal.

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Preparation time: 15 minutes

You Will Need
1-1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) unsweetened apple juice
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
1/8 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/8 teaspoon butter flavoring or vanilla extract
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
Vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt


What to Do
1. In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and pie spice. Stir in the apple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts and flavorings. Add bananas and heat through over medium heat.

2. Serve warm over ice cream or frozen yogurt.

Serves 4


Nutritional analysis: One serving (calculated without ice cream) equals 79 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit.
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