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Banana Splits With Dark Chocolate Sauce

The Washington Post, September 24, 2008

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  • Course: Dessert
  • Features: Kid-Friendly

Summary:

There is no reason why children with cholesterol problems should be deprived of banana splits. Here is a lightened version of the old favorite; a simple chocolate sauce is made with water instead of with cream.

4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces dark chocolate, such as Hershey's Dark Chocolate Sticks, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon hot water, plus more as needed
  • 2 cups nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt
  • 1 banana, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices
  • 1 cup canned pitted cherries, drained (not maraschino)
  • 12 tablespoons from a 7-ounce can of whipped cream, such as Reddi-Wip Original
  • 1/2 cup walnut pieces or nut topping

Directions:

Combine the chocolate and water in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 15 seconds; remove and whisk vigorously.

Whisk in additional hot water by drops as needed to achieve the desired consistency.

Place a spoonful of the chocolate sauce in each individual sundae dish. Add a few scoops of the yogurt; divide the banana slices and cherries among the dishes. Drizzle each with the remaining chocolate sauce, then top each portion with 3 tablespoons of the whipped cream and the nuts.

Recipe Source:

From chef-owner Todd Gray of Equinox restaurant.

Tested by Todd Gray for The Washington Post.
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(Len Spoden for The Washington Post)
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per serving
Calories: 378
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 15g 23
Saturated Fat: 1g 5
Cholesterol: 6mg 2
Sodium: 53mg2
Total Carbohydrates: 55g 18
Dietary Fiber: 3g 12
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 7g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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