Almost Fat Free Banana Pudding Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, dreamy banana pudding without the guilt! This lighter take on a classic recipe retains all the heavenly flavor you crave, using clever substitutions to dramatically reduce fat. Even the most discerning palates (we tested it on our family!) won't believe it's almost fat-free. Get ready for rave reviews! This recipe offers options to make it even lighter with sugar-free modifications.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 486.7 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Almost Fat Free Banana Pudding

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Almost Fat Free Banana Pudding

  • Reduced Fat Vanilla Wafers
  • 5-6 medium ripe bananas, sliced
  • Fat Free Cream Cheese
  • Fat Free Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Sugar Free Fat Free French Vanilla Pudding And Pie Filling Mix
  • 1% Low Fat Milk
  • Fat Free Whipped Topping

How to Make Almost Fat Free Banana Pudding

  1. Line a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with Nilla wafers.
  2. Layer 3/4 of the sliced bananas (approximately 3-4 medium bananas, sliced) over the wafers.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix (3.4 oz box), milk (2 cups), and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) using a mixer until completely smooth and creamy. Adjust milk quantity for desired consistency.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the fat-free cream cheese (8 oz) and sugar-free sweetened condensed milk (14 oz can) until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gently fold the whipped topping (8 oz container, thawed) into the pudding mixture.
  6. Carefully fold the cream cheese mixture into the pudding mixture until just combined.
  7. If any bananas remain, gently fold them into the final mixture. Pour the pudding mixture evenly over the bananas in the prepared dish.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and the pudding to set completely.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

185g

Fat

21g

Carbs

28g

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