Classic Sugar-Free Banana Pudding
This classic sugar-free banana pudding recipe offers a delicious and healthier twist on a beloved dessert. Layers of ripe bananas, sugar-free vanilla wafers, and a creamy homemade sugar-free vanilla pudding create a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 medium-sized, ripe but firm bananas sliced
- 1 box sugar-free vanilla wafers (6.75 oz) e.g., Nilla Wafers sugar-free variety
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or other milk of choice)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Garnish (Optional)
- Sugar-free whipped topping
- cinnamon a sprinkle of
Instructions
Pudding Preparation
- In a medium saucepan, thoroughly whisk together almond milk, cornstarch, sweetener, and salt until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and gently boils.
- Remove the pudding from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let it cool for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
Assembly
- While the pudding cools, thinly slice the ripe bananas.
- In a 9x5 inch loaf pan or individual dishes, create a base layer with sugar-free vanilla wafers.
- Spoon one-third of the cooled pudding over the wafers, then arrange a layer of sliced bananas on top.
- Repeat the layering process two more times, ensuring each layer consists of wafers, pudding, and bananas, and finishing with a final pudding layer.
- Cover the pudding tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the wafers to soften and flavors to meld.
- If desired, garnish with sugar-free whipped topping or a light dusting of cinnamon just before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow the pudding to chill overnight to ensure the wafers are perfectly soft and the flavors are fully integrated. You can adjust the amount of sweetener to your personal preference.