The Easiest Healthy Banana Pudding
When it comes to making banana pudding you don’t have to stick to the traditional recipe, you can try healthy banana pudding. This version has lightened up ingredients but still tastes delicious and indulgent. Make sure to try out all of these yummy Weight Watchers Cool Whip Recipes!
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Serving Low Fat Banana Pudding
This WW-friendly banana pudding recipe is easy to make and so delicious the whole family will love it. It is definitely a healthy banana recipe I recommend! Serve this low-calorie banana pudding at parties or make it to enjoy any time of the year.
This is the best part. Your banana pudding parfaits will look great no matter how you serve them. Sometimes I like a recipe that is adorable and perfectly cute for parties or events and on other occasions roll around I just can’t spare the extra time.
The great thing about these healthy banana pudding cups is that they are perfect every time. You can even let each person individualize their own dessert cup or even take them on the go.
You could easily layer the recipe in a large bowl or trifle dish and scoop out each serving. No rules. It’s up to you!
Healthier Banana Pudding
Are you always on the hunt for delicious Weight Watchers-friendly dessert recipes?! Me too! I hate when a craving strikes and I can’t find something that is both satisfying and low in points.
If you enjoy a classic banana pudding parfait, this healthy banana pudding recipe is for you!
My Weight Watchers-inspired banana pudding recipe is lightened up and easy to make. The whole family loves these little banana parfaits, they have all the flavors of a classic banana pudding recipe but they’re lighter and healthier.
Low calorie banana pudding recipe ingredients
You’ll need the following (you can find the exact amounts in the recipe card). It’s just a couple of really easy-to-find ingredients, usually, I keep most of these things on hand so that should the craving strike I can whip up a batch of these tasty little banana puddings.
- Fat-Free Vanilla Pudding Cook and Serve (Sugar-free boxes are less than an ounce but the 4 serving size)
- Low Fat Milk (or adjust to box directions)
- Fat-Free Whipped Topping, Divided
- Large Bananas, Ripe, Chopped
- Reduced Fat Vanilla Wafers, Crushed
Is this a WW banana pudding recipe?
Yes! This Weight Watchers banana pudding recipe has been calculated with the Weight Watchers App and is WW-friendly, but it’s also a recipe for anyone to enjoy. This delicious dessert is only 3 points per serving on the WW plan.
WW Courtesy Point Calculation
- Be sure to calculate the points value of the foods and recipes you eat in the app.
- Always add ingredients and serving sizes and don’t rely on the nutrition facts in the recipe.
- Accuracy will come from the information you input on the app.
The best way to get the most up-to-date information is to put the recipe into the recipe creator. You don’t want to track the points for each individual ingredient, use the WW app or website to create a custom recipe and then add in the servings you will be doling out and it will tell you the points.
Is Banana Pudding Healthy?
All food is meant to fuel your body. Some foods just contain more fat and sugar than others and should be enjoyed in moderation. It’s up to you to determine what is healthy for you.
One of the complaints we have seen a lot with this recipe is that it’s not “healthy” this is not health food like quinoa or steamed veggies, of course, it’s not…it’s dessert. This banana pudding is healthier for you than a traditional recipe which would have nearly double the fat and calories and a boatload more sugar.
You can reduce the calories and fat in this recipe even further by omitting the crushed cookie toppings and by using fat-free milk or lactose-free milk. Milk alternatives will cause the pudding to be runny.
How to make healthy banana pudding:
Prepare pudding according to box directions using low-fat milk. You can use no-fat milk but expect a thinner pudding.
Chill until set then fold in 2 cups of low-fat or sugar-free whipped topping.
Use 1/3 cup banana and 1 1/2 Tbsp pudding in alternating layers (2 sets of each) Chill until ready to serve. (Don’t wait too long or your bananas will start to brown.)
Top with 1 Tbsp whipped topping and 1 crushed wafer before serving.
Overall this is a great choice for low fat, low points, low-calorie treat! The entire family will love it and no one will notice you’ve lightened up the banana pudding ingredients.
Do I use Instant Pudding for this recipe?
Yes! You can use instant pudding. Just remember you will have to let the pudding set completely and not use the quick directions you find on the box.
Instant pudding can sometimes be less firm and not hold up well to layering. Feel free to use cooked or instant pudding. Whichever you prefer.
Do you have any other recipes like this banana pudding easy dessert?
I have a lot of tasty recommendations for you in the Weight Watchers dessert category. Check out some of my favorites:
- Weight Watchers Chocolate Chip Cookie Cannolis
- Weight Watchers Pumpkin Spice Pizzelles
- Peppermint Treats
- 75+ Weight Watchers Freestyle Dessert Recipes
- Weight Watchers Dessert Recipe Roundup
Printable Easy Healthy Banana Pudding Recipe:
Healthy Banana Pudding Recipe
Weight Watchers banana pudding recipe is easy to make and so delicious the whole family will love it. An indulgent healthy banana pudding recipe, low in points!
Ingredients
- 2 Boxes (small), Fat Free Vanilla Pudding Cook and Serve (Sugar free boxes are less than an ounce but the 4 serving size)
- 4 Cups Low Fat Milk (or adjust to box directions)
- 3 Cups Fat Free Whipped Topping, Divided
- 10 Large Bananas, Ripe, Chopped
- 16 Reduced Fat Vanilla Wafers, Crushed
Instructions
- Prepare pudding according to box directions using low-fat milk. Chill until set then fold in 2 cups of whipped topping.
- Makes 16 9 oz parfaits. Layer in 9 oz cups or parfait glasses.
- Use 1/3 of a large banana, sliced and 1 1/2 Tbsp pudding in alternating layers (2 sets of each)
- Chill until ready to serve. (Don't wait too long or your bananas will start to brown.)
- Top with 1 Tbsp whipped topping and 1 crushed wafer before serving.
Notes
4 Freestyle Smart Points per serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield 16Amount Per Serving Calories 129Saturated Fat 1gCholesterol 4mgSodium 54mgCarbohydrates 26gFiber 2gSugar 14gProtein 2g
This recipe is not endorsed by Weight Watchers. Points were calculated with the WW app using ingredients as a courtesy. Please do your own calculations for ensured accuracy. Calculating points using nutrition info in this post is not recommended.
I am not in WW but appreciate a low calorie treat. Thank you for this great recipe. I am making it for the second time today (can’t wait for Thanksgiving since it is 2 weeks away). I cut the recipe in half since it is just two of us, but otherwise, the ratio of pudding/topping to banana is perfect!
Add some sour cream – makes all the difference in taste!
Can’t wait to try this!! Has anyone made this in a pan and could share how you layered it? Going to a cookout and want to use a disposable foil pan. Also, advice on pan size to use. Thanks for any advice or tips!!
How long will it keep?:) looks yummy!
Not long. Bananas will definitely brown. Thanks
Thank you and I really appreciate the fact you have figured out the points. Going to make this and since there is only two of us going to cut it in 1/2.
I had never made banana pudding before, but I was craving something sweet and on the lighter side, and stumbled across this after a quick search. It came out sooo good! I used a big glass bowl rather than small containers. I followed the recipe to the T and had no issues at all. Thank you !
So glad you enjoyed it LC!
What do you mean by small box pudding? 1.5 oz? 3 oz?
The small boxes are typically about 3.4 ounces I believe.