Bananas and Cream

In the January/February 2009 issue of Clean Eating Magazine, there is this scrumptuous looking dessert on page 58 called Bananas & Mocha Cream, and it’s my ‘inspiration’ for this Bananas & Cream clean-eating dessert.  The recipe in the magazine calls for 2 tbsp. prepared strong coffee, which I nixed from this recipe.  Since having stopped drinking coffee months ago, it’s just not a taste that I desire.  I also decided to sprinkle cinnamon on top of my Bananas & Cream, but the recipe in the magazine calls for 2 tbsp. of grated dark chocolate to use as a garnish.  So it’s up to you what to top your Bananas & Cream with – cinnamon or chocolate.  Either way, this healthy dessert is quick and easy, and is very creamy and delicious!

Ingredients:

• 2 large bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch slices, divided
• 6 oz. low-fat cream cheese
• 6 oz. low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/3 cup sucanat
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Cinnamon or grated dark chocolate

Directions:

1. In the bottom of an 9-inch square pan, layer half the banana slices and set aside.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, mix cheeses, sucanat, and vanilla.  Blend well.
3. Spread half the creamy cheese mixture over first layer of banana slices.  Top with remaining banana slices and then top with remaining creamy cheese mixture.
4. Sprinkle cinnamon on top or garnish with grated chocolate.  Place in fridge and chill until ready to serve.