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Banana Chia Pudding

November 17, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

This homemade Banana Pudding is a healthy way to end the evening! Big on flavor and high in fiber this Banana Pudding pairs well with white wines such as Viognier, Albarenio, or Chardonnay.


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Ingredients
  • 3 large ripe bananas divided
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces frozen fat free whipped topping
  • 8 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
  • 8 tablespoons pecans chopped and toasted
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  1. Mash 2 of the bananas, reserve the 3rd for slicing.
  2. In a medium pot, heat the bananas, 3/4 cup milk, ¼ cup heavy whipping cream and sugar. Wisk together the remaining ¼ cup milk and corn starch. When banana mixture is heated through, lower the heat and stir in the milk and cornstarch.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds and vanilla extract. Let cool slightly then place in the fridge to chill and let thicken, at least an hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 300 degrees and toast pecans for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Top with the whipped topping, sliced banana, graham cracker crumbs and toasted pecans. Serve in either one large dish, or single servings divided into 8 parfait cups or double servings into 4 dishes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: banana, Desserts, pudding

Grilled Pineapple with Whipped Fruit Dip

May 20, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This Grilled Pineapple with Whipped Topping Recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser the next time you pull out the grill.

Grilled Pineapple with Whipped Fruit Dip
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Ingredients
Fruit
  • 1 pineapple
Whipped Fruit Dip
  • 1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt plain
  • 1/8 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Agave syrup
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  1. Make sure to start with a clean surface and clean hands
  2. Begin by heating up your grill to 450 degrees
  3. Slice pineapple into 12 wedges
  4. Place pineapple on grill and grill on each side for 4 minutes (8 minutes total).
  5. While pineapple is grilling, start by whipping the nonfat Greek Yogurt for 30 seconds on low and then for 2 minutes on a high speed.
  6. Add heavy whipping cream. Again, mix on low speed for 30 seconds and increase speed to high setting for 2 minutes.
  7. Add vanilla and agave and whip on high for another 2 minutes or until peaks are fluffy.
  8. Use as dip for grilled pineapple or top pineapple with whipped mixture and enjoy!
  9. Whipped fruit dip can be refrigerated up to 4 days.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dessert, Desserts, grill, Grilling, healthy desserts, pineapple, summer

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