The bananas have to get in and out of the pan in 1 1/2 minutes, no longer, so they stay firm in the center. If you are cooking for 4, you can easily double the recipe; it is important not to crowd the skillet, so get everything ready to go and make it in 2 batches.

NUTRITION PROFILE: Low cholesterol | Low sodium | Gluten free |

Makes 2 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

2 medium-small firm bananas peeled
1/2 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 cup dark rum, or orange juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup low-fat vanilla ice cream, or frozen yogurt

1. Cut bananas in half lengthwise. Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar and lay the banana slices on top, cut side up. Cook undisturbed for 20 seconds, then add rum (or orange juice) and cinnamon. Cook for 10 seconds, then turn bananas carefully and cook for 45 to 60 seconds more, basting with the pan sauce. Divide the bananas between 2 dessert plates, drizzling the sauce on top. Serve immediately, with a scoop of ice cream (or frozen yogurt).

NUTRITION INFORMATION: 342 calories; 6 g fat (4 g sat, 1 g mono); 25 mg cholesterol; 58 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 50 mg sodium; 500 mg potassium.

4 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: Vitamin C (15% daily value).

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