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Banana Nut “Sundae”

Since giving up refined sugar, I’m always trying to find healthy alternatives for the things I miss most. Last week, I was wishing I could have one small bowl of ice cream. But I know myself and one small bowl would likely turn into one small quart. Then another quart and another. Instead of having ice cream, I threw together this “sundae”. Okay so it’s not as good as real ice cream. I won’t even try to convince you or myself but it did satisfy my craving. It’s been over 15 months since I’ve had real ice cream so at this point I’m pretty easy to please. Nevertheless, this makes a quick yummy breakfast or a very packable snack.

Banana Nut “Sundae”

1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (you can substitute cottage cheese if you don’t mind the consistency)
1 small banana diced
1/8 cup of chopped raw walnuts (or pecans)
1 tbs agave nectar

Pile all the ingredients in a bowl.

340 calories, 40 grams of carbs, 26 grams protein, 10 grams of fat (An extra bonus: 5 grams of fiber.)

If you are in the beginning stages of trying to break a sugar addiction be careful because of the agave nectar and banana. This doesn’t trigger more cravings for me anymore but it probably would have when I was going through “withdrawal”.

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j

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7 Responses to “Banana Nut “Sundae””

On April 14, 2009 at 11:46 am Tracey responded with... #

Hey Jenn!

I have a twist of this recipe for ya!

Take a 3oz banana,freeze it in slices..then mix in a magic bullet (or blender)…1/2 cup whipped cottage cheese, 6 drops of vanilla stevia flavored extract, 1tbsp s/f maple syrup, 2tbsp water. After it mixes well, top with 6g chopped pecans or walnuts. I’m telling you,the frozen banana makes it taste like a Dairy Queen Blizzard!!! All under 220 calories!

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On April 14, 2009 at 12:29 pm jennincat responded with... #

Whoa!!!!! Did you read that people, “tastes like Dairy Queen Blizzard!!!!” What a great idea. Thanks for sharing Tracy. You rock!!!!

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On April 14, 2009 at 12:43 pm Tracey responded with... #

Anytime my dear:) What are friends for but to share recipes!! I have a few more up my sleeve!

BTW: Instead of the Sugar Free Maple syrup you could sub Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup.

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On April 14, 2009 at 5:07 pm Lindsey responded with... #

I have also seen this done with frozen bananas and protein powder. Hope you all enjoy. Since giving up refined sugar, do you count the sugar in protein powder?

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On April 14, 2009 at 10:43 pm jennincat responded with... #

Lindsey – I don’t count the sugar in the protein powder. My protein powder has 2 grams of sugar.

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On July 6, 2010 at 9:34 am Ginny responded with... #

Try it sometime just using a frozen banana, a spoonful of peanut butter, splash of almond milk and teaspoon of vanilla in the food processor. Oh. Em. Gee! So good!!!

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Questions for the refined sugar-free freak. | Competing to Lose - April 16, 2009
[...] I eat plain yogurt with agave nectar and ground flax now. Â Or I’ll use fruit, like in my Banana Nut “Sundae”. Â If you are having a craving I certainly think yogurt is a better option. Â There are lots of [...]