Are you looking for a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack option? Chocolate Almond and Banana Parfaits are the perfect choice! This sweet and creamy treat is made with layers of creamy chocolate yogurt, crunchy almonds, ripe sliced bananas, and a drizzle of honey. It's a great source of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, and it's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you can enjoy this delicious parfait any time of day.
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CHOCOLATE, ALMOND, AND BANANA PARFAITS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Chocolate Dessert Quick & Easy High Fiber Banana Almond Amaretto Shower Party Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons cream in microwave in 1-cup glass measuring cup at 50 percent power just until chocolate is melted, about 30 to 35 seconds. Stir to blend; cool chocolate sauce to lukewarm. Whisk mascarpone, amaretto, sugar, and remaining 2 tablespoons cream in medium bowl until blended and mixture just starts to thicken.
- Using 2 1/2-inch-diameter cookie cutter, cut out round from each angel food cake slice. Place 1 cake round in each of 4 wine goblets or old-fashioned glasses. Top each cake round with 3 banana slices, 1 heaping tablespoon mascarpone mixture, bittersweet chocolate sauce, and sprinkling of almonds. Repeat parfait layering 1 more time and serve.
BANANA CHOCOLATE PARFAITS
Chocolate and banana pair in this creamy combination from our Test Kitchen. With chocolate pudding and a crunchy chocolate topping, these pretty parfaits are sure to satisfy any craving.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine bananas and lemon juice; let stand for 5 minutes. In another bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Refrigerate for 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream. , Drain bananas. Place half of the banana slices in eight parfait glasses; layer with pudding mixture, whipped topping, chocolate wafer crumbs and remaining banana slices. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 6g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHOCOLATE-AMARETTI PARFAITS
Steps:
- Melt 1 1/2 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate in the microwave; let cool. Mix with 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese and 1/3 cup sugar. Layer in glasses with raspberries and crumbled amaretti cookies.
CHOCOLATE-ALMOND BANANA SPLITS
When your kids just can't wait to dig into something sweet, put together these speedy banana splits. Experiment with various flavors of ice cream. -Candy McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a microwave, melt candy bars with cream. Stir until blended; keep warm. , Halve bananas lengthwise; arrange in two dessert dishes. Add ice cream; drizzle with warm chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 33g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
CHOCOLATE BANANA PARFAITS
This easy and elegant dessert features banana slices layered with chocolate pudding and creamy whipped topping.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 5m
Yield Makes 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Beat pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 min.
- Spoon half the pudding evenly into 4 dessert glasses. Layer with banana slices, COOL WHIP and remaining pudding.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
ALMOND MILK-BANANA PUDDING PARFAITS
Try this twist on a southern favorite with Almond Milk-Banana Pudding Parfaits. Combine JELL-O Banana Cream Flavor Instant Pudding with almond milk, vanilla wafers, fresh bananas and COOL WHIP to make six servings of these Almond Milk-Banana Pudding Parfaits.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min.
- Place 4 wafers in each of 6 (12-oz) glasses. Top evenly with 1/2 the pudding, adding about 2 Tbsp. pudding to each glass.
- Reserve 6 banana slices and 12 of the remaining wafers for later use; wrap banana slices tightly and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Layer 1/2 of the remaining banana slices evenly over pudding in glasses; top evenly with 3/4 cup COOL WHIP and 10 of the remaining wafers. Cover with layers of remaining banana slices and 1/2 the remaining COOL WHIP; top with layers of remaining wafers, bananas, pudding and COOL WHIP.
- Refrigerate 1 hr.
- Crush 6 of the reserved wafers coarsely. Garnish each dessert with 1 each banana slice and reserved wafer. Sprinkle with crushed wafers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 2.8305 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
CHOCOLATE, ALMOND, AND BANANA PARFAITS
Make and share this Chocolate, Almond, and Banana Parfaits recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Queen Dana
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons cream in microwave in 1-cup glass measuring cup at 50 percent power just until chocolate is melted, about 30 to 35 seconds. Stir to blend; cool chocolate sauce to lukewarm. Whisk mascarpone, amaretto, sugar, and remaining 2 tablespoons cream in medium bowl until blended and mixture just starts to thicken.
- Using 2 1/2-inch-diameter cookie cutter, cut out round from each angel food cake slice. Place 1 cake round in each of 4 wine goblets or old-fashioned glasses. Top each cake round with 3 banana slices, 1 heaping tablespoon mascarpone mixture, bittersweet chocolate sauce, and sprinkling of almonds. Repeat parfait layering 1 more time and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.7, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 523.6, Carbohydrate 72.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 37.3, Protein 10.3
CHOCOLATE ALMOND BANANA SMOOTHIE
This smoothie with Chocolate Almond Breeze almondmilk, bananas, and toasted almonds tastes similar to a chocolate-covered banana but is so much better for you!
Provided by Almond Breeze
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Almond Breeze
Time 5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
ALMOND BANANA CHOCOLATE MUFFINS
These quick banana muffins have chocolate chips and a crunchy topping of California Almonds.
Provided by Almond Board
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Almond Board
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare muffins according to package instructions using water, eggs and oil, but use only 1/4 cup oil instead of 1/2 cup, and add 1/4 cup applesauce. Stir in banana, 3/4 cup almonds and chocolate. Divide evenly among muffin cups and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, until a tester comes out clean. Cool muffin tin on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove muffins and continue cooling on rack. Store air tight at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 161.2 mg, Sugar 21 g
Tips for Making the Best Chocolate Almond and Banana Parfaits:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and creamier they will be in your parfait.
- Freeze your bananas ahead of time: This will make them easier to blend and give your parfait a thicker, creamier consistency.
- Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better your parfait will taste. Look for chocolate with a high cacao content (at least 70%).
- Toast your almonds: Toasting the almonds will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Layer your parfait carefully: Start with a layer of yogurt, then add a layer of bananas, then a layer of chocolate, and so on. Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the glass.
- Garnish your parfait with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include whipped cream, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts.
Conclusion:
Chocolate almond and banana parfaits are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect chocolate almond and banana parfait that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you feeling satisfied.
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