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What to Eat on Chemotherapy Day- Mock Chocolate Eclair

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Updated August 25, 2010

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After a long day at the hospital or cancer center, you deserve something special. This light treat is easy on the stomach any time. Enjoy this on treatment day, or any other day!

Ingredients:

  • Base:

  • 2 wrapped packages of graham crackers (from a 16 ounce box)
  • 2 (4 serving)packages of vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
  • 3 cups skim milk
  • 1/2 (8 ounce) container frozen fat- free whipped topping
  • Chocolate Topping:

  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1 tablespoon margarine

Preparation:

Layer bottom of a 13x9x2- inch baking dish with one third of graham crackers. In a mixing bowl, beat pudding mix with milk until thickened; let stand for several minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread half of pudding mixture over graham crackers.

Repeat layers, ending with graham crackers on top (three layers of graham crackers). Spread with Chocolate Topping (recipe follows).

Combine cocoa, sugar, and milk in a saucepan. bring to a boil for one minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla and margarine. Cool slightly and pour over graham crackers. Refrigerate until ready to serve (can be made the night before).

Recipe © Holly Clegg from her book Eating Well Through Cancer: Easy Recipes and Recommendations During and After Treatment

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