Grilled Banana Split Recipe: A Delicious & Healthy Dessert

Grilled Banana Split

YIELD Makes 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 large ripe firm banana 1/2 teaspoon melted butter 2 tablespoons fat-free reduced-sugar chocolate syrup 1/2 teaspoon orange liqueur (optional) 2/3 cup sugar-free vanilla ice cream 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted* *To toast almonds, spread them in single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.

PREPARATION:

1. Spray grid with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking.
2. Cut unpeeled bananas lengthwise; brush melted butter over cut sides. Grill bananas, cut side down, over medium-hot coals 2 minutes or until lightly browned; turn. Grill 2 minutes or until tender.
3. Combine syrup and liqueur, if desired, in small bowl.
4. Cut bananas in half crosswise; carefully remove peel. Place 2 pieces banana in each bowl; top with 1/3 cup ice cream, 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup and 1 tablespoon almonds; serve immediately.

This recipe appears in: Ice Cream & Sorbets NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/2 of total recipe Fiber 2 g Carbohydrate 33 g Cholesterol 3 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 5 g Calories from Fat 22 % Calories 198 Protein 5 g Sodium 59 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fruit 1-1/2 Starch 1 Fat 1