What's the best way to cut the bananas for rolling?

Cut the ripe bananas into halves or thirds, then cut these pieces in half again to create smaller, manageable portions for rolling in the filo pastry sheets.

How do I prevent the filo pastry from drying out while working?

When working with filo pastry, keep any unused sheets covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out and becoming brittle before you can roll them.

Can I make these banana spring rolls ahead of time?

For optimal crispness, it's recommended to bake and serve these banana spring rolls fresh. However, you can prepare the banana and filo rolls and store them covered in the fridge for a few hours before baking.

What kind of chocolate should I use for the sauce?

Use any good quality vegan chocolate that melts smoothly in a double boiler to create a rich, pourable sauce for drizzling over the warm spring rolls.

Is the vegan chocolate ice cream essential for serving?

While optional, serving the warm banana spring rolls with a scoop of vegan chocolate ice cream is highly recommended to complement the flavors and add a creamy contrast.

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Banana Spring Rolls With Chocolate Sauce
[Vegan]

PE By: Philipp Ertl

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Golden-baked vegan banana spring rolls, dusted with icing sugar and drizzled with melted chocolate sauce, served with vegan chocolate ice cream.

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A delicious dessert doesn't need to be complicated. These banana spring rolls are super simple, yet impressive enough to serve guests. Banana is seasoned with cinnamon, wrapped in filo dough, and then baked until warm and flaky and served with a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Once you get the hang... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Banana Spring Rolls With Chocolate Sauce [Vegan]

2 ripe bananas
1 package filo pastry
Cinnamon, to taste
Chocolate
Icing sugar
Sunflower oil
Vegan chocolate ice cream (optional, but recommended)

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How to Prepare Banana Spring Rolls With Chocolate Sauce [Vegan]

Preheat your oven to 390°F. Depending on how big you would like your banana spring rolls, cut the banana into halves or thirds and then cut these pieces into halves again.
Roll out some filo pastry sheets (cut them to make them about 1/4-1/3 wider than the banana piece), add the banana, and sprinkle some cinnamon on top.
Roll the banana up with the filo pastry sheets, wet the ends with a bit of water, and fold the ends in. When done, baste them with a bit of oil.
Put them into the oven for about 15 minutes.
In the meantime, melt some chocolate in a double boiler.
When the spring rolls are done, sprinkle some icing sugar on top and then drizzle the melted chocolate over them. Serve with chocolate ice cream.