Chocolate is a rich source of metabolism-boosting MUFAs, and bananas are the richest source of Resistant Starch there is, making this dessert a weight-loss winner.
MUFAs are monounsaturated fatty acids, plant-based fats found in some of the world's most delicious foods—avocado, nuts and seeds, oils, olives, and dark chocolate
Chocolate-Dipped Banana Bites
Dessert doesn't have to erase a healthy meal! The bananas in this easier-than-pie dessert—all you need is a knife and a microwave—are a rich source of resistant starch, a type of healthy carbohydrate that helps you burn calories and eat less.
As an added bonus, the semisweet chocolate contains healthy fats to further rev your metabolism.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 small banana, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
Preparation
1. Place chocolate chips in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag or small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until chocolate melts. Dip banana pieces in chocolate.
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 190 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 7g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 4g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 2g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | .5g |
| Protein per serving: | 2g |
| Carbohydrate per serving: | 36g |
| Fiber per serving: | 4g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 0mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 0mg |
| Rs per serving: | 4g |
