Healthy Low-Calorie Banana Pudding Recipe (Print Version)
Healthy Low-Calorie Banana Pudding offers a guilt-free dessert. Enjoy creamy layers of banana, vanilla, and lightened-up pudding for a sweet treat.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian, Low-Calorie
# Ingredients:
→ The Silken Banana Pudding
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2 cups non-fat plain Greek yogurt
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1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
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1/4 cup erythritol (or preferred sugar substitute)
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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3 medium ripe bananas (2 mashed, 1 sliced for layering)
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1 tsp fresh lemon juice
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Pinch of salt
→ Golden Graham Crumb Layer
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6 full sheets reduced-fat graham crackers, crushed
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Cloud-Like Topping & Garnish
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1 cup light whipped topping (sugar-free)
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1/2 medium banana, thinly sliced (for garnish)
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Pinch of ground cinnamon (for garnish)
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, combine 6 full sheets reduced-fat graham crackers, crushed, with 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside. This forms the golden graham crumb layer for your Healthy Low-Calorie Banana Pudding Recipe.
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In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups non-fat plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/4 cup erythritol (or preferred sugar substitute), 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
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Mash 2 medium ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork. Gently fold the mashed bananas into the Greek yogurt mixture from Step 2 until just combined. This creates the silken banana pudding base for your dessert.
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In a 9x9 inch dish or individual serving glasses, create layers. Start with a thin layer of the graham cracker crumbs, then a layer of the banana pudding mixture, followed by slices from 1 medium ripe banana. Repeat layers, ending with pudding.
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Cover the dish or glasses tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set. This chilling is crucial for the best Healthy Low-Calorie Banana Pudding Recipe.
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Before serving, spread 1 cup light whipped topping (sugar-free) over the chilled pudding. Garnish with 1/2 medium banana, thinly sliced, and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately and enjoy!
# Notes:
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For an extra protein boost, consider stirring in a scoop of vanilla protein powder into the Greek yogurt base, adjusting sweetness as needed.
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This Healthy Low-Calorie Banana Pudding Recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The bananas may brown slightly, but the flavor will remain delicious.
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If you don't have erythritol, any 1:1 sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit can be used, adjusting to your preferred sweetness level.
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To prevent the sliced bananas in the layers from browning too quickly, you can lightly toss them with a tiny bit of lemon juice before layering.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Large mixing bowl
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Whisk
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Potato masher or fork
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Spatula
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8x8 inch square dish or individual ramekins
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 178 kcal
Total Fat: 3 g
Total Carbohydrate: 29 g
Protein: 9 g