Healthilicious: Fresh Fruit with Banana Sauce

I was never much of a cook until after I married A, moved to California, and had a lot of time on my hands. Life BK (before kids) consisted of working as a Program Director of an after-school program at the YMCA, and lots of time at the beach. A was deployed for 7 months, so I had a lot of time to try recipes and get creative in the kitchen. I wasted a lot of food cooking big recipes just for myself, but when A returned home I had a whole new arsenal of recipes to fill his tummy!

One of my favorite recipes is super simple, seasonal, and healthy. It's great for a snack, a side, or a dessert... even makes a great breakfast; who doesn't love a recipe that can serve so many purposes? You should seriously give this a try- it's yummy and perfect for spring and summer!

Banana Sauce

2 small bananas, cut into chunks
1 cup plain greek yogurt (or sour cream)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

In a food processor (or blender), combine all ingredients until smooth. Serve with fruit of your choice. I really love to do a mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, and apples, but you can use anything you have on hand.

Tip: Greek yogurt is a great substitute for sour cream. You won't even know the difference, and you'll be reaping the benefits of probiotics (gut health), more protein, less fat, and fewer calories. Plus, you're cutting out the junk usually found in fat-free or "light" sour cream.

Enjoy!