September 15, 2012

Healthier Banana Pudding


     I am so sad that I haven't had time to share some really great recipes on my blog!  However, I have been busy going back to Michigan to visit family and see my new little nephew, Luke!  We had a blast seeing everyone and I can't wait to go back soon!  I actually made this the day before we left, trying to use up some bananas that would have otherwise been thrown away.  Since getting back, school has started back up and I have been far to busy with lesson plans to do much blogging, but that doesn't mean that I haven't been cooking!  More delicious recipes will be coming your way soon...

1½ cups skim milk
1 box french vanilla instant pudding (3.4 oz)
2 Yoplait Light banana creme yogurt (6 oz each)
4 oz. fat free cool whip (half a container)
24 reduced fat vanilla wafers
3-4 bananas

     In an electric mixer, beat milk and pudding mix on a low speed.  Add in the yogurt.  Use a spoon to fold in the cool whip.
     Place a layer of wafers on the bottom of either individual ramekins or a 9 x 9 baking dish.  Spoon half the pudding mixture over the wafers.  Slice bananas and place over top of the pudding mix, reserving a few slices for garnish.  Add another layer of wafers, reserving a few for garnish.  For the last layer, spread the remaining pudding over the wafers.  Garnish with banana slices and vanilla wafers.  Refrigerate for 3-8 hours before serving.

Tip:  If you don't plan on eating this all immediately, use individual ramekins and just make a few at a time.  Leave the pudding mixture in the mixing bowl in the fridge until you want to make the rest.  If you put the wafers, bananas, and pudding together it will only be good for a day!

Nutritional information per serving: 271 calories, 1 grams of fat, 62 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber.

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