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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

Fruity Oat Muffins

April 21, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

This is a “make it your own recipe” use your favorites to create the flavor of your muffins.  The recipe is the base of your creation.  The banana and oats are the foundation for the muffin.  You can also make mini muffins with this recipe, a good hands-on activity for kids.  Makes 12 muffins or 24 mini muffins.


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Ingredients
  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or coconut extract
  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray cooking spray in regular muffin pans, set aside.
  2. Mash 4 medium ripe bananas in a large bowl. Stir extract into mashed bananas.
  3. Add oats to bowl, mix well with a spoon.
  4. Scoop mixture into muffin molds, fill to the top. Add favorite fruit toppings for extra flavors.
  5. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Enjoy warm or store in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  7. Ideas for toppings: diced apples, berries, diced pears, diced peaches, unsweetened coconut flakes
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: banana, five, fruit, muffin, muffins, oat, oats, snack

Chocolate Camo Pudding

January 6, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

This Chocolate Pudding has a healthy secret! Filled with nutritious ingredients you and your kids won’t know the difference but will enjoy a healthy snack or dessert!

Bowl of pudding topped with strawberries and blueberries.


Bowl of pudding topped with strawberries and blueberries.
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Bowl of pudding topped with strawberries and blueberries.
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 ripe avocados
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder unsweetend
  • 4 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
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  1. 1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area. 2. In a food processor or blender mix all ingredients until the consistency is smooth and velvety. 3. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor, or for at least 2 hours. 4. Serve topped with fresh bananas and berries.
Recipe Notes

Chocolate Camo Pudding Nutrition Facts Serving size (152g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 20 mg 1 % Total Carbohydrate 34 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 6 g 21 % Total Sugars 20 g Added Sugars 12 g 24 % Protein 3 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 69 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 528 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocados, bananas, chocolate, dessert, Desserts, kid friendly

Banana Apple Muffins

March 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This banana-apple muffin is a yummy way to provide a nutritious start to your family’s day or as a snack to refuel kids after school. The whole-wheat base, and mix of applesauce and bananas, makes these muffins an easy way to incorporate whole grains and fruit into your day. We like to pair a muffin with fruit and low-fat yogurt for a simple, yet filling breakfast. After school, this muffin and a side of fruit is perfect served alongside homework!

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Cook Time
18-20 minutes
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Cook Time
18-20 minutes
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Cook Time
18-20 minutes
Servings
12 muffins
Cook Time
18-20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 medium ripe bananas peeled and mashed
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  3. Combine white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Whisk applesauce, milk, sugar, vanilla, and egg until well combined. Gently add bananas to wet ingredients.
  5. Fold flour mixture into wet ingredients, just until combined.
  6. Divide muffin batter among 12 lined muffin tins.
  7. Bake 18-20 minutes, until cooked through.
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Filed Under: Family Mealtime, Recipes Tagged With: apples, applesauce, banana, bananas, breakfast, dessert, fall, FM-Recipes, kid friendly, muffin, muffins, recipes, snack

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