Banana Pudding

A combination of low-fat milk and arrowroot powder give this banana pudding a texture so rich that your family won't believe it's completely devoid of cream!

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Servings
4
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
120 min
Duration
135 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low-fat milk, divided
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
  • 2 small bananas, peeled and divided
  • 1 tsp Sucanat
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 packets stevia

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup milk and arrowroot powder until smooth; set aside.
  2. In a blender, combine remaining 1 1/2 cups milk, 1 banana, Sucanat, vanilla and stevia and process until smooth.
  3. Pour banana mixture into a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a simmer on medium-low heat. Remove saucepan from heat and slowly whisk in arrowroot mixture.
  4. Return to medium-low and cook for about 1 minute, whisking constantly, until mixture bubbles and thickens. Remove saucepan from heat.
  5. Slice remaining banana and gently stir into pudding.
  6. Pour warm pudding into large bowl.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving.
  8. Pudding is best within 24 hours.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size 2/3 cup serving
  • Calories 137
  • Carbohydrate Content 26 g
  • Cholesterol Content 7 mg
  • Fat Content 1.5 g
  • Fiber Content 1.5 g
  • Protein Content 5 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 1 g
  • Sodium Content 66 mg
  • Sugar Content 13 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat Content 0.25 g