Adding healthy ingredients to almost any dessert somehow makes it feel slightly less sinful and indulgent. I'm not saying it's OK to eat an entire vegan cheesecake if the crust contains a few flaxseeds thrown into the mix, but I would feel slightly less guilty about having a piece—or two.
With this recipe for Warm Cinnamon Bananas Over Soy Ice Cream, I feel like a regular health nut because it calls for five whole bananas—never mind the sugar and the margarine and the ice cream and the sherry.
The combination of the cold ice cream covered with warm glazed bananas leaves you with a simple yet yummy dessert. It was just a little on the sweet side for me, so consider reducing the amount of brown sugar if you also suspect that the bananas and ice cream might be enough to please your sweet tooth. Enjoy.
Warm Cinnamon Bananas Over Soy Ice Cream
1/4 cup vegan margarine
5 large bananas, sliced into diagonal rounds just prior to cooking
1/4 cup brown sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup Dry Sack sherry (optional)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Soy ice cream in vanilla or another mild flavor
•Heat the margarine in a large, flat-bottomed pan.
•Add the sliced bananas and the sugar and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.
•Quickly add the lemon juice, sherry (if using), and cinnamon.
•Serve immediately over the soy ice cream.
Makes 5 servings
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Comments ( 6 )
Wow- that looks excellent! it's so simple, yet so elegant. I also have a (bad) habit of justifying having some extra dessert because it's good for me! But this dessert actually does seem pretty healthful- really! I can't wait to try it (since it's full of potassium and all, so I really should!).
Posted by Ashley | April 9, 2008 7:39 PM
Posted on April 9, 2008 19:39
mmm.. yum, this also might be really good w/ peahes; my favy (although its not as healthy...:D)
Posted by VEGANS RCOOL | April 14, 2008 10:50 AM
Posted on April 14, 2008 10:50
I tried this recipe and it is absolutey delicious!!!! What a yummy treat
Posted by Adriana | April 16, 2008 9:13 AM
Posted on April 16, 2008 09:13
Is it possible to list the dietary info ie, calories etc for some of the highlighted recipes?
Posted by Kimberly Closser | April 16, 2008 11:34 AM
Posted on April 16, 2008 11:34
Hi Kimberly,
Sorry! I don't have the dietary info for any of these recipes. :( Hope you'll continue to read anyway.
Thanks!
amy
Posted by Amy | April 16, 2008 3:26 PM
Posted on April 16, 2008 15:26
I am eating this as I am typing and it is excellent! I added almonds on top to vary the texture, but the taste is amazing!
Posted by Katie | April 20, 2008 2:06 AM
Posted on April 20, 2008 02:06