Peanut Butter and Banana Sundaes

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Peanut Butter and Banana Sundaes
25 min.
4
921kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with an irresistible dessert that's both delicious and gluten-free: Peanut Butter and Banana Sundaes! This delightful treat combines the rich, creamy flavors of peanut butter with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, all atop a generous scoop of premium vanilla ice cream. Perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in, this sundae is sure to impress.

What makes this dessert truly special is its quick preparation time of just 25 minutes, allowing you to whip up a decadent masterpiece without spending hours in the kitchen. With its luscious peanut butter sauce made from half-and-half and brown sugar, every bite is a heavenly experience. The combination of the warm sauce draped over cold ice cream is not just a treat for your taste buds, but a delightful contrast in temperatures that elevates this dessert to new heights.

And let's not forget the finishing touch! A sprinkle of coarsely chopped chocolate toffee candy adds a delightful crunch and a touch of elegance, making your sundae look as good as it tastes. Plus, with just 921 calories per serving, you can savor each spoonful knowing it’s a special treat made for you. So grab your bowls and let’s dive into this scrumptious dessert that’s perfect for anyone craving a little slice of heaven!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon plus light
  • 0.8 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
  • 1.7 cups half and half 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed
  • slices banana 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • servings heath candy bars coarsely chopped
  • 1.5 pt whipped cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Bring half-and-half, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, whisking until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and whisk in peanut butter until smooth.
  3. Transfer to a glass measure or small heatproof pitcher and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  4. Divide ice cream among 4 bowls, then top each serving with some banana slices and 3 tablespoons peanut butter sauce. (You will have some sauce left over.)
  5. Sauce keeps, cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled in an airtight container up to 1 week. Reheat before using.

Nutrition Facts

Calories921kcal
Protein8.59%
Fat53.24%
Carbs38.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.19
Glycemic Load
27.66
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
20.116956405018%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.49mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:920.73kcal
46.04%
Fat:56.2g
86.46%
Saturated Fat:24.19g
151.22%
Carbohydrates:90.65g
30.22%
Net Carbohydrates:86.86g
31.58%
Sugar:79.34g
88.16%
Cholesterol:113.6mg
37.87%
Sodium:571.01mg
24.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.39g
40.79%
Phosphorus:448.96mg
44.9%
Vitamin B2:0.72mg
42.34%
Calcium:382.8mg
38.28%
Manganese:0.76mg
38.2%
Vitamin E:5.2mg
34.66%
Vitamin B3:6.83mg
34.17%
Magnesium:121.37mg
30.34%
Potassium:824.34mg
23.55%
Vitamin A:1109.1IU
22.18%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.55%
Zinc:2.89mg
19.27%
Vitamin B5:1.9mg
18.98%
Fiber:3.8g
15.18%
Vitamin B12:0.88µg
14.73%
Folate:55.37µg
13.84%
Copper:0.27mg
13.62%
Selenium:8.85µg
12.65%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.7%
Iron:1.26mg
7.02%
Vitamin C:2.67mg
3.23%
Vitamin D:0.35µg
2.37%
Vitamin K:2.03µg
1.93%
Source:Epicurious