Banana Rama Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Rama

• 3 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1% Low Fat Milk
• Ground Cinnamon
• Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup water
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Unsalted Butter
• Banana

How to Make Banana Rama

1. **Prepare the Ice Cream:** Combine 3 sliced bananas, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup milk in a food processor or blender. Puree until completely smooth.
2. **Add Flavor:** Stir in 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the remaining 1 cup of milk.
3. **Blend Again:** Puree until completely smooth. Transfer the mixture to an 8x8 inch metal or plastic container.
4. **Initial Freeze:** Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
5. **Break it Up:** Remove from the freezer and break up the frozen mixture using a fork or knife.
6. **Smooth it Out:** Working in batches, process half the mixture at a time in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy. (This step helps to remove ice crystals)
7. **Final Freeze:** Return the smooth ice cream to the 8x8 inch container, cover, and freeze for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up before serving.
8. **Make the Chocolate Sauce:** In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth.
9. **Cook the Sauce:** Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
10. **Finish the Sauce:** Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
11. **Serve it Up:** Serve the Banana Rama ice cream in small cups or bowls. Top with sliced bananas and drizzle generously with the warm chocolate sauce. Enjoy!