Banana Souffles

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 medium bananas, ripe
• 5 tablespoons sugar, divided, plus extra
• sugar, for coating souffle dishes
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees. puree the bananas in a blender or food processor. in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the 4 tbs. sugar and water. bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves completely. cook without stirring for an additional minute until mixture thickens slightly. slowly stir in the banana puree and cook until mixture reaches a full boil. remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon. allow mixture to cool slightly in the refrigerator while you prepare the ramekins.
• 2 spray 4-6oz. ramekins with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle sugar all over the bottom and sides. spin ramekins around to coat completely and shake out any excess sugar.
• 3 put the egg whites and salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until and foamy. add the remaining 1 tbs. sugar and continue to beat, increasing the speed to medium-high, until stiff peaks form.
• 4 gently fold about one-third of the egg whites into the banana mixture. continue to fold in the remaining egg whites. divide soufflé mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins and place them on a baking sheet. bake for 14-16 minutes, or until tops have risen and browned lightly. serve immediately.