Baked Banana Splits


Core Recipe
Servings | 4
Preparation Time | 15 min
Cooking Time | 30 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy

desserts | Try substituting any flavored extract you like in the sauce for this creative take on banana splits. Almond, maple, rum, orange -- let your imagination run wild. They're perfect for Mother's Day!

1 serving cooking spray (5 one-second sprays per serving)
4 large banana(s), ripe, peeled
8 oz canned crushed pineapple in juice, drained
6 tsp McNeil Nutritionals SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, or 2 tbsp
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cups raspberries

Instructions


1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Place bananas in pan.
2. Combine pineapple, 1 tablespoon of Splenda and cinnamon in a small bowl; pour over bananas. Cover pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. (Note: The canned pineapple is already sweet so omit the Splenda if you prefer a more 'mild' flavor.)
3. Meanwhile, combine ricotta, remaining tablespoon of Splenda and vanilla in another small bowl; set aside.
4. Place one baked banana in each of four individual serving bowls and top each with about 2 tablespoons of pineapple sauce and 1/4 cup of ricotta mixture. Top each with 1/4 cup of raspberries. Serve immediately.







-- Edited by Colette at 16:28, 2006-02-06