Date Night: Dessert // Living Deliciously

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative with a unique taste.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened chocolate

Carob powder is lower in fat and caffeine.

Heat 1 cup of milk and pour it over 5 ounces of milk chocolate to melt.

Stir until a consistent sauce forms.

Sift together 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 3 tablespoons of sugar, then stir in a pinch of salt.

Mix together 2 egg yolks and 1 cup of cream.

Combine the milk mixture and egg mixture in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until thickened (about 15 minutes).

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Pour the pudding into a bowl and let it set in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.

Slice ripe bananas into quarter-inch slices.

Layer the pudding, sliced bananas, and graham cracker crumbs in serving cups.

Finish with a sprinkle of fleur de sel on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens