Banana Couscous Pudding and Fruit Parfait (Ww Core)

Submitted by nope9117

"Couscous adds great texture to this pretty parfait. Serve it year-round by using whichever fruits are in season."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups skim milk
• 1⁄8 ounce mint leaf
• 1 large banana
• 1 cup strawberry
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1 ounce sugar-free fat free instant banana cream pudding mix
• 1⁄4 cup whole wheat couscous

directions

1. Bring water to a boil in a microwave-safe bowl in microwave.
2. Carefully remove from microwave and stir in couscous.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 5 minutes until couscous is tender.
4. Meanwhile, prepare pudding according to package directions using fat-free milk.
5. Stir in couscous (it is okay if couscous is still warm).
6. Let stand 5 minutes until pudding is set.
7. To make parfaits, layer about 2 tablespoons of pudding, then 2 tablespoons of bananas, 2 tablespoons of pudding, then 2 tablespoons of strawberries in each of 4 tall parfait or other tall thin glasses. Repeat layers once.
8. Garnish with mint sprigs if desired.
9. Serve immediately.
10. Yields 1 parfait per serving.

Reviews

[Amy020]

This was fine - just okay, IMO. I won't make it again. Maybe my expectations were too high, but the couscous gave the pudding a funky texture - I was expecting creamier, tapioca-like consistency, but my MIL asked, "what's the gritty stuff?" Pudding and fruit would have been fine - no need to add the couscous, unless, since it's whole wheat, you're absolutely desperate to add more fiber to your diet!

 

[KimRaber]

It saved me! Last night, my husband cooked up a frozen apple pie with 495 calories, 29 grams of fat per slice! I knew I was in trouble so I came searching for a dessert I could make for myself that would satisfy my sweet tooth with ingredients I had on hand (I used vanilla pudding instead of banana cream). YUMMY! My husband even had a bite and loved it. He was surprised when I told him it was Core. Even the other kids were wanting some. A definite keeper!

 

[patti k.]

Fun and tasty dessert - even the family members NOT dieting thought it was ok. I liked the couscous in the pudding - reminded me of tapioca. I don't like bananas, so I used vanilla pudding and strawberries and blueberries for the fruit. Thanks for posting.

 

[Cilantro in Canada]

I have made this a couple of times and have loved it each time. It is easy and tastes great. I could not find banana cream pudding so I just used vanilla. My 12 year old daughter and husband love it too and have asked if I would make it with chocolate pudding and strawberries. This is a good recipe if you are trying to eat healthy, but need a sweet treat. Thanks for such an easy and healthy recipe.