Everyday Chef: No-Mess Banana Slicing Technique

Andrew Dole, RDN, CEC
Everyday Chef, Fruits & Veggies—More Matters

Chef Andrew Dole shows us how to easily slice bananas without getting banana stuff all over your hands! Check out this easy no-mess banana slicing technique. This technique is great for sorbets, smoothies or just topping your cereal. Take a look then check out the Frozen Banana Sorbet recipe below.



Frozen Banana Sorbet
Serves 2

Ingredients
2 medium – Banana, raw
1 tbsp – Brown Rice Syrup
1 fruit – Lime, fresh
1/8 tsp – Vanilla Extract

Directions
Do this step in advance: Peel bananas. Slice. Freeze over-night in plastic bag.

1. Combine frozen bananas, syrup, vanilla into blender
2. Squeeze lime juice from 1/2 of lime into mixture
3. Start blending on low. As mixture begins to break up increase speed slowly to high speed
4. Blend until smooth

Serve with crushed nuts, fresh mint, berries, grated chocolate, or a combination of your favorites.

Nutrient Analysis
Calories: 152.72 kcal, Protein: 1.52 g, Carbs: 39.52 g, Total Fat: 0.46 g
Sat Fat: 0.14 g, Cholesterol: 0.00 mg, Sodium: 19.36 mg, Fiber: 4.01 g

Photo Credit: Andrew Dole