Chocolate Banana Frostie
#48157 - 03/05/04 07:34 AM
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Bevvy
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This recipe is from Jean Carper, "Eat Smart", USA Weekend, June 5-7, 1998. Believe it or not, each serving contains ONLY 8% fat!
CHOCOLATE BANANA FROSTIE
4 very ripe bananas
5 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup soy milk
1/4 cup toasted almond slivers (optional)
Peel bananas, cut in chunks and put in foil or freezer bags; freeze until hard. In a food processor blend all ingredients except almonds until smooth. Spoon into parfait glasses or small dessert dishes; top with optional almond slivers, and serve immediately.
Serves 2.
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Yes this looks good! Do you think I could sub soy milk for rice? 
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That does sound soooo yummy! It's funny, just a little while ago I was in the process of making my usual banana smoothie with rice milk (because that's what was chilled) and sugar, and on a whim decided to add a little cocoa powder. It was fantastic!! It seems like such a simple thing, but I had never tried it. It was just like a thick, creamy malted milkshake. I can't wait to try it again now. And I bet your recipe tastes very similar! I can't wait to try it when the weather gets warmer. 
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Yum! This is a great snack idea. Thanks
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Hi Bev,
Just had 2 questions for you about this recipe. First, when you say the bananas need to be very ripe, what do you consider very ripe...blackening? black?
Second, I know it says to serve immediately, but will it keep for a bit in the fridge covered in Saran or something? Or if you don't eat it all right away is it pretty much toast?
Thanks!
Kelly
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Kelly, don't tell anyone, but ..... I haven't made this. I came across the old recipe just the other day by accident, and said to myself: "Self! This sounds great!" I waited for my bananas to get good and ripe (and, yes, black is good), then cut them up and put them in the freezer.
Unfortunately, I forgot about them -- until just now, that is, when I saw your post! Ooops. I WILL make them, probably tomorrow, now that I've been reminded (thanks!) -- but I'm cutting the recipe in half. I doubt it will keep in the fridge very well, and hubby won't eat it -- so I have to make only enough for me. By the way, I'm eliminating the almond slivers; I can't have nuts because of my diverticulosis.
Let me know how yours comes out, 'kay?
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Kelly, I'd guess that as long as the bananas are at least a little squishy they'd be fine... especially since you're going to be pureeing them anyway!
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KREE!
#50543 - 03/14/04 07:20 PM
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Bevvy
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You snuck in here! When did you get back? How was the Adirondacks? And your ankle? Did you post in The Living Room? (I haven't gone there yet....)
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