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Banana Split On A Stick

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Low in fat and big on taste, finally a treat we can feel good about enjoying.

Banana Splits on a Stick

Via peas and thank you

Ingredients (makes 6 pops).

  • 3 large bananas, cut in half
  • 6 popsicle or lollipop sticks
  • One 150 gram container of yoghurt, I used Yoplait Delite.
  • 1/4 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/3 c. chocolate chips or chunks

Directions

  1. Insert a stick in the center base of each banana half.
  2. Using a mini-spatula or pastry brush, paint on yogurt.  Sprinkle on nuts and chocolate chunks or chips.
  3. Transfer banana pops to a plate that has been lined with waxed paper and place plate in the freezer for 45 minutes or longer.
  4. Serve!

This has be come my Kryptonite <3

Avocado Ice Cream

Avocados are packed full of vitamins (B6, C,K, E) and nutrients. It is known as one of the healthiest fruit of the world. What better way to introduce this super fruit in your diet than incorporating it as a dessert.

This recipe makes up a velvety smooth, creamy, as well as the fluffy textured ice cream. Avocado ice cream is not overly sweet, yet just enough to entertain the sweet tooth when the craving hits.

Avocado Ice Cream

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups ripe avocados *about 2 medium sized avocado
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • One can (395 gms)  Nestlé Highlander Lite Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, puree avocado meat and lemon juice till smooth.Add sweetened condensed milk and milk. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the whipping cream and sugar to soft peaks.
  3. Whisk together the cream mixture into the puree mix one 1/2 cup at time until fully incorporated.
  4.  Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. *Skip straight to next step if you do not have one.
  5. Transfer into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Ice cream is best served with chocolate sauce and crushed peanuts…noms!

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