Banana Pudding

Name: Banana Pudding
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant pudding mix, banana or vanilla; 2 cups fat-free (skim) milk (or 1% milk); 1 (8 ounce) container of fat-free plain yogurt (or non-dairy whipped topping); 2 medium bananas, sliced (or other sliced fruit)

Source: Choices: Steps Toward Health, Adapted from: Lisa's Famous Dessert University of Massachusetts Extension Nutrition Education Program

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Dress up instant pudding mix with this dessert that combines low fat dairy and fruit for a tasty, nourishing treat.

Makes

8 servings

Ingredients

1 (3.4 ounce) box instant pudding mix, banana or vanilla
2 cups fat-free (skim) milk (or 1% milk)
1 (8 ounce) container of fat-free plain yogurt (or non-dairy whipped topping)
2 medium bananas, sliced (or other sliced fruit)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a medium bowl, combine pudding and milk. Beat with wooden spoon, wire whisk, or electric mixer on lowest speed for 2 minutes
Gently mix yogurt (or whipped topping) with pudding mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Layer fruit slices in the bottom of 8 dessert cups.
Pour the pudding mixture over sliced fruit. Top with more fruit.
Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 5 minutes. The taste is better if it's refrigerated longer.

Notes

Learn more about: Bananas

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