Graham Cracker Banana Split Dessert

Name: Graham Cracker Banana Split Dessert
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 10 whole crackers); 5 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine, melted; 1 can (12 ounces) cold reduced-fat evaporated milk; 3/4 cup cold fat-free milk; 2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix; 2 medium firm bananas,sliced; 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed; 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup; 5 maraschino cherries, quartered

My father-in-law is diabetic, but this creamy pudding dessert is one treat he can eat. It has all the flavors of a true banana split. —Ann Jansen, Depere, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 cups reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 10 whole crackers)
5 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine, melted
1 can (12 ounces) cold reduced-fat evaporated milk
3/4 cup cold fat-free milk
2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2 medium firm bananas,sliced
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
5 maraschino cherries, quartered

Directions

Combine cracker crumbs and margarine; press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk the evaporated milk, fat-free milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick).
Spread pudding evenly over crust. Layer with bananas, pineapple and whipped topping. Sprinkle with nuts; drizzle with chocolate syrup. Top with cherries. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with Parkay Light stick margarine.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 194 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Banana Split Dessert in Light & Tasty October/November 2002

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chagie1

Jul 23, 2017

Great recipe! Made it as stated except omitted the walnuts (family preferences). Taste was spot on!
1950twins

Mar 10, 2012

Very refreshing for a warm day.
deez1101

Nov 12, 2009

Made this for my boss who is diabetic, everyone enjoyed this
cyardley

Sep 22, 2009

Did I do something wrong? I followed the recipe and the bottom was a thick paste, the pudding was extremely thick. I ended up tossing everything and made my own version. Is the above recipe correct?
ccdse

Aug 29, 2009

We were very pleased with this recipe. Very refreshing!
angelmcnamee

Aug 28, 2009

Do to high cholesterol we use smart balance instead of butter. The dessert was excellent.
Hackster

Aug 21, 2009

True to it's name, it tasted like a banana split and you don't have to feel to guilty about the calorie count!
Lilacooks

Aug 20, 2009

My husband says this recipe is definately a "Keeper". I can't believe it is for diabetics, but my blood sugar reading says that it is.
uscoutys

Aug 20, 2009

I was out of vanilla pudding so used chocolate fudge sugar free pudding in this and no graham cracker crust. It was delicious and less fattening, I am sure.
kelly1424

Aug 20, 2009

We had company and I made this for dessert. I made it the day before and it was good but we were expecting alot more flavor. I don't know what it needs but it just seemed like it needed something. I will make it again but I'll try something different with it. I didn't use the sugar-free, fat-free, unsweetened, reduced fat ingredients either.