Quick and Easy Desserts

Broiled Pineapple Dessert

1 can unsweetened sliced pineapple drained and patted dry
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup miniature marshmallows

In an ungreased square dish, overlap the pineapple in two stacks of two slices each. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over  pineapple.

Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 1- 1 1/2 minutes or until sugar is melted.  Top with marshmallows, broil 1- 1 1/2 minutes longer or until marshmallows are golden brown.

1 serving (2 slices of pineapple) 98 calories, trace fat, 25 grams carbohydrates

Bananas Foster Sundaes

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large firm bananas sliced
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups reduced fat vanilla ice cream

In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended.  Add bananas and pecans; cook, stirring gently for 2-3 minutes or until bananas are glazed and slightly softened. Remove from the heat and stir in extract. Serve with ice cream.

Serving 1/3 cup banana mixture 1/2 cup ice cream - 233 calories, 7 grams fat, 40 grams carbohydrates