Recipe: Nutritious Banana Mousse for Heart Health

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For a creamy dessert your guests will love, try our heart-healthy banana mousse. The bananas are a rich source of potassium, the fat-free Greek yogurt packs a protein punch and this tasty dessert has zero saturated fat.

• 2 tablespoons low-fat milk
• 3 teaspoons stevia (can substitute maple syrup or agave nectar)*
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 medium banana, cut in quarters
• 1 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
• 8 slices (1/4-inch each) banana

1. Place milk, sugar, vanilla and banana in blender.
2. Process for 15 seconds at high speed until smooth.
3. Pour mixture into small bowl, and fold in yogurt. Chill.
4. Spoon into four dessert dishes. Garnish each with two banana slices just before serving.

• Milk. You may remember that ad campaign from the ‘90s and aughts, but have you ever wondered if milk’s “got you,” too? The answer is a resounding yes! Milk has nutrients for strong bones and teeth, like phosphorus, calcium and vitamin K. It’s also a vegetarian-friendly complete protein, so it has all the amino acids you need to stay healthy. And it’s a good source of zinc, which your body uses in the healing process. Potassium and vitamin B12 are some lesser-known nutrients that milk provides, but they’re just as important! They help maintain your energy levels and keep your heart and brain in top shape.
• Stevia. The benefits of this popular, sugar-free sweetener are still up for debate. But some research