Strawberry-Banana Graham Pudding

Name: Strawberry-Banana Graham Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 9 whole reduced-fat cinnamon graham crackers; 1-3/4 cups cold fat-free milk; 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix; 1 large firm banana, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided; 2-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided; Mint sprigs, optional

"I add in additional fruit to get a little closer to all those servings you need every day. You can also try using different flavored puddings and fruit to switch up the recipe." Jackie Termont - Richmond, Virginia

Ingredients

9 whole reduced-fat cinnamon graham crackers
1-3/4 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix
1 large firm banana, sliced
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
2-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided
Mint sprigs, optional

Directions

Line the bottom of a 9-in. square pan with 4-1/2 graham crackers; set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Place banana slices in another small bowl; toss with lemon juice. Stir bananas and 1 cup strawberries into the pudding. Fold in 1-3/4 cups whipped topping.
Spread half of pudding over the graham crackers; repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Refrigerate remaining berries and whipped topping. Just before serving, top with remaining berries and topping. Garnish with mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 117 calories, 2g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Banana-Strawberry Graham Pudding in Healthy Cooking February/March 2009

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mamaknowsbest

Aug 4, 2015

I love how quick this is to assemble! By simply placing crackers in pan made this dish go together quickly. Doubled recipe for a large crowd and everyone loved this summer alternative to heavy cake desserts. As a volunteer food editor for Taste of Home I enjoy recipes that use ingrideints easy available and great on taste!
katejudy311

May 23, 2010

This was so quick and easy. It certainly does not make enough for 12 servings though. I did not add the whipped topping. I may add some yogurt next time. We really liked this.