Diabetic Recipes

Banana Chocolate Parfaits

(makes 4 servings)

1	cup (227 g) plain low-fat yogurt

1	0.8-ounce (24 g) box sugar-free chocolate pudding mix

2	medium bananas, 6 ounces (180 g) each, peeled

1	teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice

1/4	cup (18 g) reduced-fat frozen dairy whipped topping

unsweetened cocoa powder

1	tablespoon (15 ml) chopped walnuts

4	fresh Bing cherries with stems for garnish (optional)

In a food processor or blender, combine yogurt and pudding mix until smooth.
Cut each banana into 6 pieces on the diagonal. Sprinkle with lemon juice
Place 2 banana quarters in each of 4 dessert parfait glasses or goblets. Top with 1/4 of the pudding mix. Top each with 1 tablespoon whipped topping.
Using a fine sieve, sift a little cocoa powder on top of each serving. Sprinkle with walnuts and add a cherry on top, if using.

Per serving:	138 calories (18% calories from fat), 4 g protein, 3 g total fat (1.3 g saturated fat), 25 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 4 mg cholesterol, 336 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 1/2 carbohydrate (1/2 bread/starch, 1 fruit)

Diabetes is a serious disease requiring professional medical attention. The information and recipes on this site, although as accurate and timely as feasibly possible, should not be considered as medical advice, nor as a substitute for the same. All recipes and menus are provided with the implied understanding that directions for exchange sizes will be strictly adhered to, and that blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individualized dietary guidelines as directed by your physician and/or health-care-team.