BANANAS FOSTER SUNDAES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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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

Steps:

In an 8- or 9-in. 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 : Calories 233 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.