Frozen Peanut Butter Mocha Parfaits

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup reduced fat vanilla wafer cookie crumbs (about 12)
• 1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat chocolate chips (Hershey)
• 1 (1.0 oz) pkg sugar-free INSTANT vanilla pudding mix (4 serving size)
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 egg white, beaten until foamy
• 1/3 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
• 1 tsp espresso or instant coffee powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine cookie crumbs, peanuts and chocolate chips. Divide in half and set aside.
2. Mix together vanilla pudding and milk according to package directions, and set aside.
3. Gradually add 1 Tablespoon of sugar to egg white, and beat until stiff peaks form.
4. Combine thoroughly with peanut butter, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, coffee powder and vanilla. Stir in half of the cookie crumb mixture.
5. Spoon pudding mixture into individual dessert dishes or wine glasses and sprinkle remaining cookie crumb mixture over top. Place in freezer until firm.

Recipe Yield: Servings: 8

Source: Cinnamon Hearts