Banana Mess
You've heard of Eton Mess, but what about… Banana Mess? We've swapped the usual berries for creamy banana and toffee sauce. It's ready in under 20 minutes!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories266
- Fat6.3g
- Saturates5.4g
- Carbs44g
- Sugars42g
- Protein7.9g
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If you love a classic Eton mess, you’re going to want to try our deliciously different twist on this much-loved dessert! For this Banana Mess, we’ve swapped the usual berries for sweet, creamy banana and added a drizzle of toffee sauce, with layers of cream and fresh banana slices and meringue chunks beneath. It’s the perfect combination of creamy, crunchy and sweet, with every spoonful bringing something delicious to the table.
There’s no baking needed and it’s ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes!
If you prefer working from a book, you can also find this recipe in our magazine, on page 70. Give it a try and discover just how easy it is to turn a few simple ingredients into a showstopping pud!
What diets is this Banana Mess suitable for?
This Banana Mess is suitable for those following vegetarian and gluten-free diets. It can also easily be made dairy-free, if you’re cooking for someone with a dairy intolerance, just be sure to swap out the following for suitable versions:
- Yoghurt
- Cream
Remember to take extra care when you’re cooking for people with allergies. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Banana Mess?
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You’ll need an electric whisk for this recipe. If you don’t have one already, not to worry, we’ve popped a link below. As for the ingredients, you’ll find everything on your local supermarket shelves.
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How many calories are in this Banana Mess?
There are only 266 calories in one serving of this Banana Mess, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. These are all dishes under 400 calories, ideal for when you’re after a lighter bite (just like the category name suggests!), and they fit with diet plans like Weight Watchers if you’re calorie counting.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Peel the bananas. Add one to a bowl and mash well with a fork until you have a chunky purée. Slice the other banana and leave to one side.
Step 2
Place the low-fat double cream alternative in a mixing bowl. Whisk with an electric hand whisk — on high speed — for about two minutes, until soft peaks are formed. Take care not to over-whisk the cream alternative otherwise it will become too stiff to fold in the remaining ingredients.
Step 3
Step 4
Add a little of the banana cream mixture to the bottom of four serving dishes. Top each with some of the banana slices, some meringue, and ½ tsp toffee dessert topping. Repeat with the remaining banana cream, banana slices, and meringue. Drizzle the rest of the dessert topping over the top and serve.
What could I serve with Banana Mess?
Banana Mess is delicious all on its own, or you could serve it as dessert following lots of different slimming-friendly options! Here are some ideas:
How do you know when Banana Mess is ready?
You’ll know your Banana Mess is ready when you’ve built up lovely layers of fluffy banana cream, crunchy meringue, and fresh banana slices — all finished with a generous drizzle of toffee sauce.
Serve it straight away while the meringue is still crisp for the perfect mix of creamy, crunchy and sweet in every spoonful.
How long can you keep Banana Mess in the fridge?
Once you’ve served up your Banana Mess, we recommend eating it straightaway.
Can I freeze Banana Mess?
No, we do not recommend freezing this recipe.
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Banana Mess
You've heard of Eton Mess, but what about... Banana Mess? We've swapped the usual berries for creamy banana and toffee sauce. It's ready in under 20 minutes!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
- KCals 266
- Carbs 44G
Instructions
- Peel the bananas. Add one to a bowl and mash well with a fork until you have a chunky puree. Slice the other banana and leave to one side.
- Place the low-fat double cream alternative in a mixing bowl. Whisk with an electric hand whisk — on high speed — for about two minutes, until soft peaks are formed. Take care not to over-whisk the cream alternative otherwise it will become too stiff to fold in the remaining ingredients.
- Add the yoghurt and banana puree to the bowl with the whipped cream alternative. Using a rubber spatula or large metal spoon, fold in gently until completely combined. Take care not to knock the air out of the mixture.
- Add a little of the banana cream mixture to the bottom of 4 serving dishes. Top each with some of the banana slices, some meringue and ½ tsp toffee dessert topping. Repeat with the remaining banana cream, banana slices, and meringue. Drizzle the rest of the dessert topping over the top and serve.
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