Diabetic Recipes

Chocolate-Banana Parfaits

(makes 6 servings)

1 1.4-ounce (42 g) package sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup (72 g) frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed
1 large banana, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon (5 g) sliced almonds
  1. Prepare pudding mix according to package directions, using skim milk. Refrigerate until firm.
  2. To assemble, divide half of the pudding between 6 parfait glasses or stemmed goblets. Using half of the whipped topping, make a thin layer of topping in each glass. Top with a few banana slices. Repeat layers, using remaining pudding, whipped topping, and bananas. Sprinkle almonds over each serving. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Per serving: 76 calories (24% calories from fat), 1 g protein, 2 g total fat (1.4 g saturated fat), 14 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 273 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (1/2 bread/starch, 1/2 fruit)