This is a recipe which not only will treat your sweet tooth after dinner but will also boost the antioxidants in your body. This can be prepared in 15 minutes or less and it is completely delicious, packed with fibre and sweetness!
But... Why are antioxidants important?
- Antioxidants helps to maintain the health and prevent diseases such cancer and coronary heart disease.
- Antioxidant -contained food are usually used in dietary supplements and also preservatives in food.
-Food such as fruits (E.g. Carrots, tomato, peaches, and apricot, orange, lime and strawberries), and vegetables (E.g. brocolli) are good sources of antioxidants.
- Other food like nuts, whole grains, meat, fish,eggs, tea, coffee, soy, olive oil, cinnamon, oregano and red wine (2 glasses taken daily) contain some antioxidant compounds vital for your health!
-The best antioxidant food that you will enjoy is DARK CHOCOLATE!
- Antioxidants are also found to be anti-aging, making skin appear younger with less wrinkles! They also aid in preventing the growth of pimples and will keep skin supple and glowing!
Caramelised Banana
Ingredients:
2 medium-small firm bananas, peeled
1/2 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup low-fat vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
Method:
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 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).
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 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:
Per serving: 372 calories; 7 g fat (4 g sat, 1 g mono); 28 mg cholesterol; 61 g carbohydrate; 5 g protein; 3 g fiber; 58 mg sodium; 521 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (15% daily value). 4 Carbohydrate Servings
Recipe and pic from: Eatingwell.com
*Tips*: Sprinkle some toasted almond nuts all over and enjoy the dessert. Or you can drizzle some melted dark chocolate on top of the ice cream.
So start taking your fruits and vegetables and you will look like an ageless Angel :0)
