No, this is not your typical banana boat sundae that you would find at your local ice cream parlor, but I bet you will enjoy it even more! The age-old banana boat sundae is often covered with excess sugary syrups and scoops of ice cream and other toppings. However, my recreation of the banana boat sundae still has the flavor but cuts out the unnecessary sugar, fat and calories for a deliciously healthy treat! How much fat do we cut out? Let’s just say a lot, as my version rings in at a measly 0.5 grams of fat!
Keeping our bodies in shape is hard work… and, yes, it absolutely does mean making sacrifices when it comes to the foods that we choose to eat! However, the key is to still enjoy the foods that you love by simply recreating them into a healthy version. That’s what I’m here for! I’ll take the guesswork away from you and bring you new recipes each and every week! It’s all about being creative with good-for-you foods! As my trademark proclaims, I will always do my best to deliver to you: 100% Taste, 0% Guilt! It’s all here for you and ready to go. Each Alli’s Slim Pickins recipe provides detailed ingredients, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions on how to prepare each mouth-watering meal! Come on, let’s make it happen…
BANANA BOAT SUNDAE
Ingredients
1 banana
1/4 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced
1/8 cup fresh pear, finely diced
1/8 cup fresh blueberries
1/8 cup fresh blackberries
1/4 tsp lemon juice
1 stevia packet (or your favorite sweetener)
1/2 cup fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
1 stevia packet (or your favorite sweetener)
TOPPING
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
3 TB unsweetened almond milk
How to Prepare
1. Peel the banana and cut lengthwise into two halves. Place along the outside of a banana boat dish. Note: If you do not have a banana boat, a bowl or plate will do (it just won’t look as fancy!)
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and stevia and mix well. Put this mixture in between the two banana halves on the bottom of the banana boat.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, pineapple, pear, blueberries, blackberries, lemon juice, and stevia and mix well. Arrange this fruit on top of the yogurt in the banana boat.
4. Lastly, in a small mixing bowl, combine the protein powder and almond milk and mix well to form a syrup-like consistency for the drizzle. Note: If the mixture is too thick, add almond milk 1 tsp at a time until this consistency is reached. Drizzle over the top of the fruit to create that desired sundae syrup effect. Grab a spoon and dig in. Enjoy!
NUTRITION DATA
Per 1/2 banana boat (recipe serves 2): 175 calories, 16.5 grams protein, 26.5 grams carbohydrates (3 grams fiber), 0.5 grams fat
100% TASTE, 0% GUILT
Editor’s Note: If you have any specific requests or would like to share your feedback on the above recipes, please e-mail Allison Frahn at AliFrahn@yahoo.com.
