Low-Point Banana Cream Dessert
A light, creamy banana dessert that tastes like banana cream pie but is much easier and lighter. It’s naturally sweet from ripe bananas and uses Greek yogurt for a creamy, protein-rich filling.Servings: 6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 1–2 hours
Total time: About 2 hours
Ingredients
Banana cream filling
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 1½ cups (360 g) nonfat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 package (about 1 oz/28 g) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Optional topping
- ½ cup light whipped topping
- 1 small banana, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers
- Light dusting of cinnamon
1. Prepare the bananas
Peel the two ripe bananas.
Place them in a blender or food processor.
Add the lemon juice.
Blend until completely smooth.
The lemon juice adds brightness and helps slow browning.
2. Make the cream mixture
Add the Greek yogurt, almond milk, pudding mix, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to the blender.
Blend for about 20–30 seconds, until smooth and creamy.
The mixture will thicken quickly because of the pudding mix.
If it’s too thick to blend easily, add another tablespoon or two of almond milk.
3. Layer the dessert
Divide the banana cream between 6 small dessert glasses or ramekins.
For a layered banana cream pie effect, add:
- A spoonful of crushed graham crackers
- Banana cream
- A few thin banana slices
- More banana cream
Repeat until the glasses are filled.
4. Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours.
The filling will become thicker and more pudding-like as it chills.
5. Finish
Just before serving, add a small dollop of light whipped topping.
Finish with a few banana slices, graham cracker crumbs, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Extra-Protein Version
For a more filling dessert, use:
- 2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 bananas
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- Sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
- Vanilla extract
You can also add ½ scoop vanilla protein powder.
Add an extra splash of almond milk if needed.
Banana Cream Pie Version
For a stronger pie flavor, add ½ cup crushed graham crackers to the bottom of each serving dish.
Top with banana cream and refrigerate.
For an even more authentic pie taste, lightly toast the graham cracker crumbs in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes before using.
Chocolate Banana Version
Add 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder to the filling.
Use chocolate graham cracker crumbs as the base.
Top with banana slices and a little light whipped topping.
Peanut Butter Banana Version
Stir 1 tablespoon powdered peanut butter into the filling.
Add another teaspoon or two for stronger peanut flavor.
Top with a small sprinkle of powdered peanut butter and crushed graham crackers.
The banana-peanut butter combination makes this taste much more indulgent than it is.
Keeping It Low-Point
The easiest ways to keep this dessert light are:
- Use nonfat Greek yogurt.
- Use unsweetened almond milk.
- Use sugar-free pudding mix.
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- Keep the graham cracker portion small.
- Use light whipped topping sparingly.
The exact points depend on your specific plan and brands, so calculate the points using your current program’s app and the exact ingredients you use.
Storage
Keep covered and refrigerated.
For the best texture and freshest banana flavor, enjoy within 1–2 days.
If making it ahead, wait to add the banana slices and topping until just before serving.
