Do you remember those little chocolate candies that were actually diet pills in disguise? I can’t remember the name of them. I am sure that they weren’t the best weight loss pills, but they sure did taste good.

Now, with all the hype that dark chocolate can be good for you, I thought I would share this delicious recipe from Prevention Magazine.

Chocolate Pudding with Bananas and Graham Crackers

TIME: 20 minutes + chilling time

SERVINGS: 6

3 whole graham crackers, crushed
1 lg ripe banana, sliced
1⁄2 c sugar
1⁄4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
3 Tbsp cornstarch
1⁄8 tsp salt
3 c 1% milk
1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1⁄2 c semisweet or dark chocolate chips (MUFA)

1. DIVIDE graham cracker crumbs evenly among 6 custard cups or ramekins. Press into bottom. Top with banana, reserving a few slices for garnish.
2. MIX sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in large saucepan. Stir in milk. Whisk over medium heat until pudding thickens and comes to a boil.
3. COOK 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour into prepared custard cups. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Top each serving with 1⁄4 cup of the chocolate chips and garnish with reserved banana.

Nutritional Info Per Serving
391 cal, 7 g pro, 65 g carb, 4 g fiber, 15 g fat, 8.5 g sat fat, 6 mg chol, 150 mg sodium