Easy| Servings: 2 | Ready In: 2 minutes | Yield: 1 cup Chocolate Sauce + 12 Pineapple Spears Make this warm, satisfying vegan chocolate sauce in just 1 minute. Chef Katie shows you how to amp up the natural sweetness of a banana for this healthy, naturally-sweetened, fat-free dessert. Enjoy this recipe on its own or serve over Chocolate Banana “I-Scream”, Broiled Apples, or Brownies. Ingredients 1 banana 1/4 cup almond milk (or any non-dairy milk) 2 tablespoons (21 g) cocoa powder (dark, unsweetened) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Sliced peaches, apples, or pineapple, to serve How It’s Done: To make the Chocolate Sauce: Mash the banana while still in the skin to get it soft. Place in a microwave-safe container with the almond milk. Microwave for 1 minute. You can slice your fruit during this time. After 1 minute, transfer the banana and almond milk to a blender or food processor. Add the cocoa powder and vanilla. Puree until smooth. Pour into a serving dish and enjoy with sliced fruit. Dessert is done. Watch the Recipe Video: Chef Katie’s Tips: Mocha Flavor: For a “mocha” version of this recipe, add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the banana and almond milk before microwaving. You’ll have rich coffee flavor, great for a fancy brunch dessert. No Refined Syrups or Sugar: I’m on a mission I’m to get rid of empty calories. While other recipes might use refined sugars, maple syrup, or honey for sweetness, these sweeteners all lack