Banana Splits

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Serving Size : 16 servings.
Category : Bread Machine


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup nonfat yogurt
1 teaspoon yeast -- dry
1 3/4 cups bread flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup banana -- mashed ripe
3 tablespoons dates -- minced
1/4 cup water
4 banana
1/2 cup apple juice -- concentrate
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract



Ready, set, cook!



1. Add all ingredients for the bread in the order suggested by your
bread machine manual and process on the basic bread cycle according to
the manufacturers directions. 2. In a cheesecloth-lined strainer or in
a coffee filter, drain the yogurt 1/2 hour. 3. While the bread is
baking, make the sauce. Bring the apple juice concentrate to a boil.
Stir in the cocoa. Blend well. Remove from heat and let cool, then add
the vanilla. 4. At the end of the baking cycle, remove the bread from
the machine and let cool. Slice 1/2 inch thick. Cut each slice in
half. On each desert plate, place a piece of bread drizzled with
chocolate sauce and crowned with banana slices.