Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author ofthirteen books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.The banana split is one of themost iconic dessertsever, and for good reason—those flavorspair perfectly together! The fresh fruit,sweet ice cream,rich chocolate…what more can you ask for? This multi-serving spin on the dessert is the ultimate way to enjoy the classic at home with friends and family, who are sure to become instant fans. And thanks to low-calorie ice cream, you get a fully loaded slice for just 123 calories!Banana Split PieServes 81 pint light vanilla ice cream with about 300 calories per pint, softened1½ cups sliced strawberries1 pint light chocolate ice cream with about 300 calories per pint, softened2 bananas, sliced2 Tbsp. light chocolate syrup1 Tbsp. crushed dry-roasted peanuts8 maraschino cherries1.Scoop vanilla ice cream into a large pie pan, and spread into an even layer. Top with strawberry slices, pressing lightly into ice cream to adhere.2.Scoop chocolate ice cream into the pie pan, and spread into an even layer.3.Top with banana, and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Sprinkle with nuts, and top with cherries.4.Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.5.Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing.RELATED VIDEO: This NYC Ice Cream Shop Puts 19 Scoops on a Single ConePrep Time:15 minutesFreeze Time:4 hoursNutritional Information:⅛th of pie: 123 calories, 2.5g total fat (1g sat fat), 80mg sodium, 28g carbs, 4.5g fiber, 13.5g sugars, 6g protein‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author ofthirteen books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.
The banana split is one of themost iconic dessertsever, and for good reason—those flavorspair perfectly together! The fresh fruit,sweet ice cream,rich chocolate…what more can you ask for? This multi-serving spin on the dessert is the ultimate way to enjoy the classic at home with friends and family, who are sure to become instant fans. And thanks to low-calorie ice cream, you get a fully loaded slice for just 123 calories!
Banana Split PieServes 8
1 pint light vanilla ice cream with about 300 calories per pint, softened1½ cups sliced strawberries1 pint light chocolate ice cream with about 300 calories per pint, softened2 bananas, sliced2 Tbsp. light chocolate syrup1 Tbsp. crushed dry-roasted peanuts8 maraschino cherries
1.Scoop vanilla ice cream into a large pie pan, and spread into an even layer. Top with strawberry slices, pressing lightly into ice cream to adhere.2.Scoop chocolate ice cream into the pie pan, and spread into an even layer.3.Top with banana, and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Sprinkle with nuts, and top with cherries.4.Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.5.Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing.
RELATED VIDEO: This NYC Ice Cream Shop Puts 19 Scoops on a Single Cone
Prep Time:15 minutesFreeze Time:4 hours
Nutritional Information:⅛th of pie: 123 calories, 2.5g total fat (1g sat fat), 80mg sodium, 28g carbs, 4.5g fiber, 13.5g sugars, 6g protein
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
source: people.com
