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Double Banana Pudding Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 c granola cereal, banana walnut flavor, divided .
  • 3 eggs, separated .
  • 3 oz dark chocolate, finely sliced .
  • 1/4 c granulated sugar .
  • 3 tbsps tapioca starch (*see note below) .
  • 20 oz banana nectar (I find this on the ethnic aisle in my stores) .
  • 2 medium bananas (6 inch) .
  • 1/4 tsp salt .
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract .
  • 13-14 gingersnap cookies .
  • 1 c fat-free whipped topping, thawed

Directions
  • Step #1 * Cooks note: If you don't have/can't find tapioca starch, whiz instant tapioca in the mixer or food processor/blender until the beads pulverize.
  • Step #2 Combine sugar, tapioca starch, salt & egg yolks, whisking until smooth.
  • Step #3 Heat banana nectar over medium-low heat in a small, heavy saucepan, slowly whisking in the egg mixture.
  • Step #4 Heat until thick & carefully bubbling stirring constantly.
  • Step #5 Remove from heat.
  • Step #6 Whisk egg whites until light & frothy.
  • Step #7 Gradually add several tbsps of the hot nectar & mix in carefully.
  • Step #8 (You don't want it to scramble!).
  • Step #9 Return pudding to low heat & fold in the hot egg whites.
  • Step #10 Stir until mixture returns to tiny bubbles.
  • Step #11 Remove from heat.
  • Step #12 Add 1/2 tsp vanilla.
  • Step #13 Set aside to cool.
  • Step #14 Layer small ginger snaps on the bottom of a 2 quart baking dish (or individual dessert dishes.
  • Step #15 ).
  • Step #16 Sprinkle top about 1/4 c of the granola to fill the open spaces.
  • Step #17 Slice bananas.
  • Step #18 Lightly fold whipped cream into cooled pudding.
  • Step #19 Spoon 1/2 of the pudding over the cookies & granola, top this with the banana slices, sprinkle with the remaining granola & half of the sliced chocolate.
  • Step #20 Cover up with remaining pudding & garnish with rest of chocolate.
  • Step #21 Cover up & chill in the fridge.
  • Step #22 Serve with a dollop of reduced fat whipped cream if desired.
  • Enjoy the Double Banana Pudding recipe

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