I love and adore fine dining and I absolutely enjoy partaking in good meals at random eateries. I am not much of a "chain" girl, as I prefer the homegrown mom and pop restaurants - the "savory hidden gems."
As I am going through my weight loss journey, I knew that I had to find ways to enjoy what I love by altering recipes to fit my goals.
My husband is a sweet eater, I'm not! I can honestly do without sweets and since my husband is partaking in this "journey to a healthier me" with me, I thought I would treat him to a good dessert.
I found this recipe on YouTube from one of my fitness inspirations, GetBodiedbyJ. I decided to try it out and add a little twist to it- I call it my "Guilt-Free Banana Pudding."
What you will need...
- 8oz Light Cool whip
**If you are watching your sugar intake then get the Sugar Free Cool whip - 8oz Reduced Fat/Fat Free/Light Sour Cream
- 2 - boxes of Sugar Free -Fat Free Jello-O Banana Cream Pudding
- 1 - box of Reduced Fat Nilla Wafers
- 2 cups of unsweetened rice milk OR coconut milk {unsweetened almond milk is good as well}
- 2-3 bananas
- 1/4 tbsp of pecans or nuts of your choice {optional}
- 1 tbsp of wheat germ {optional}
Directions
- Mix cool whip, sour cream, a pack and a half of the banana cream pudding mix {both packs if you really want that banana taste} and milk in a bowl
- Beat on low with a hand mixer for 5 minutes until fluffy
{you can also get a little workout in and whip it with your good ole' hands} - In a dish size of your choice (I did a 5 by 7 inch dish) add mix to dish and spread evenly to cover the bottom
- Add Nilla Wafers and bananas {see picture below}
- Add second layer of mix
- Add wafers and bananas on top of second layer
- Garnish with nuts and wheatgerm {optional}
Enjoy my loves and have a FAB weekend!!!
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