3 baby ‘ burro’ bananas, peeled
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon solid vegetable shortening
2 cups VELVET Vanilla Lover’s Trio or Chocolate Nut Lovers Ice Cream
Whipped cream
Slivered almonds

Split the bananas in half, end to end and place in a glass pie plate, cut side down. Set aside. Place the chocolate chips and shortening in a small, flat bowl and microwave on HIGH power for approximately 45 seconds. Stir until the chocolate has melted or melt for an additional 15 seconds. Drizzle the chocolate over all the banana pieces, coating as much of the top of the banana pieces as possible. Allow to sit for 10 minutes to cool and hardened the chocolate. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This can be done 30 minutes before serving. Place 2 scoops of VELVET ice cream in each bowl and top with 3 halves of the bananas per serving. Top with whipped cream and slivered almonds.