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Light and luxurious ‘Bananatella’


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  • Author: Rachel Bajada
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: Makes one small jar 1x

Description

A healthier, guilt-free version of the beloved chocolate spread, made with caramelized bananas and agave syrup for natural sweetness.


Ingredients

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  • 2 overripe bananas
  • 4 tbsp quality cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp hazelnut oil
  • 2 tbsp skim milk powder
  • 3 tbsp hot water
  • 5 tbsp agave syrup
  • 1 tbsp thick Greek yoghurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees C.
  2. Pierce a small hole the skins of the bananas with a knife and wrap them in foil.
  3. Bake slowly till they caramelize in their own juices for approx 1 hour. Once cooled, scoop out the flesh from the skins into a mixing bowl and mash the bananas with a fork.
  4. In a small, heavy based saucepan on low heat, combine the hazelnut oil, half the agave syrup and slowly sift in the cocoa powder till combined into a thick paste.
  5. Add the hot water and skim milk powder and whisk. Transfer the chocolate paste and banana to a food processor (or you can use a hand blender in one bowl) and process all the ingredients together on high speed.
  6. Add the remaining agave syrup and the yoghurt. Pour into clean and dry glass jam jar or conserve pot, seal and refrigerate.
  7. Keep refrigerated and well sealed after serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Agave syrup is a great sugar substitute and can be found in health food stores. If unavailable, substitute with mild honey. This spread is perfect on toast or as a filling for kids’ lunches. Store in the refrigerator for freshness.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Condiment
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 60
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 5
  • Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 10
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 0