Strawberry Banana Pudding

Name: Strawberry Banana 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

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A slice of this chilled strawberry banana pudding that’s layered with crunchy graham crackers is heavenly on a hot summer’s day.

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.
In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, 2 minutes. 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 mixture over the graham crackers; repeat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Refrigerate remaining berries and whipped topping. Just before serving, top with remaining berries and topping. If desired, garnish with mint.

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: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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

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