Healthy Banana Pudding
When it comes to healthy desserts, my favorite recipes to make are an apple cake, banana cake, and this healthy banana pudding. Over the past few months, I’ve been trying to implement some healthier foods into my diet. Due to a more hectic schedule, I’ve found myself cravings sweets and desserts like never before. I’ve noticed this trend in the past and those times, I’d continue eating in some of my favorite sugar-laden foods… until things settled down and I went back to my healthy choices. This time, while things are hectic again, I’m not making the same mistakes as I once did. Instead, I’m ensuring to always have healthy dessert options on hand, even if it means spending a little bit of time prepping a few options. When I am in a time crunch though, one of my favorite healthy desserts to make is an instant banana pudding. I’ve been meaning to share a healthy banana pudding recipe for quite some time. I was inspired by the keto version I already enjoy but wanted one using healthier and lower fat ingredients. Now that I have this healthy version, I’ve been enjoying it on an almost daily basis! No sugar, no eggs, and no dairy are needed, but you’d never tell. The texture is thick, smooth, and incredibly creamy. It’s pleasantly sweet and full of banana flavor! What I love about this healthy pudding is that ingredients are so wholesome and packed with nutrients, I can technically enjoy it for breakfast!
How do you make a healthy banana pudding?
The Ingredients
Bananas– Ripe but not overripe bananas. If you’d prefer a thicker pudding, you can use frozen bananas. Coconut milk– Canned coconut milk, not from a carton. You can use light or reduced fat varieties. Granulated sweetener of choice– I used monk fruit sweetener, but erythritol, or any sugar free sweetener can be used. Nonfat yogurt– I used vegan vanilla yogurt, but Greek, soy, or coconut yogurts will work.
The Instructions
Start by adding all your ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Next, transfer into glasses and serve immediately, or refrigerate it for at least an hour, to thicken.
Tips to make the best sugar free banana pudding
This banana pudding is not overly thick. If you’d prefer a thicker pudding, reduce the coconut milk. If you don’t follow a low calorie diet, replace the yogurt with heavy cream or double cream. Serve the pudding with some sliced bananas, berries, and low calorie cereal, for the ultimate dessert for breakfast!
Storing and freezing low sugar banana pudding
To store: Healthy banana pudding should always be stored in the refrigerator, covered. The pudding will keep well for up to 1 week. To freeze: Place leftover pudding in single serve containers and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
More healthy dessert recipes to try
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