🍌 WW-Friendly Banana Vanilla Pudding (Very Low Point)
This easy, no-bake Banana Vanilla Pudding is a lightened-up take on the Southern classic—rich in flavor, low in points. With simple WW-approved swaps, it becomes a 3 SmartPoint (or less!) per serving dessert that tastes decadent but fits your plan perfectly.
📝 WW-Friendly Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
Pudding Layer:
- 1 (1 oz) box sugar-free, fat-free vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk for slightly higher points) – 0 SP
- 3 ripe bananas, thinly sliced – 0 SP on WW Core plans (trackable for some plans)
Whipped Topping:
- 1 cup fat-free whipped topping (like Cool Whip Free or TruWhip Zero) – 0 SP
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract – 0 SP
- Optional: 1 tsp powdered sweetener (like monk fruit or erythritol) – 0 SP
Cookie Layer:
- 12 reduced-fat vanilla wafers (crushed or halved) – 4 SP total / less than 1 SP per serving
👩🍳 Directions
1. Make the Pudding
In a medium bowl, whisk the sugar-free pudding mix and unsweetened almond milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Let it chill in the fridge for 5–10 minutes to set.
💡 Almond milk keeps it low point (0 SP). Don’t use oat or whole milk if keeping points ultra-low.
2. Prepare the Cream
In another bowl, fold together fat-free whipped topping, vanilla extract, and optional sweetener. Chill briefly for fluffiness.
💡 You can skip the sweetener since the whipped topping is already lightly sweetened.
3. Layer the Dessert
Use a trifle bowl, pie dish, or individual cups to layer:
- A few crushed vanilla wafers at the bottom
- A layer of banana slices
- A spoonful of vanilla pudding
- A dollop of whipped topping
Repeat 2–3 layers depending on your dish size. End with a swirl of whipped topping and a slice of banana on top.
4. Chill & Serve
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy cold and creamy!
💙 WW SmartPoints (per serving, est.)
| Ingredient | SmartPoints |
|---|---|
| Sugar-free pudding mix | 1 SP |
| Almond milk | 0 SP |
| Bananas | 0 SP |
| Fat-free whipped topping | 0 SP |
| 12 reduced-fat wafers / 6–8 servings | 0.5–1 SP per serving |
✅ Total: 2–3 SmartPoints per serving
Depending on portion size and exact brand used.
🧮 Nutritional Estimate (Per Serving – Approx.)
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 1g
- Carbs: 18g
- Sugar: 7g
- Protein: 1g
- Fiber: 2g
✅ Tips to Make It Even Lighter
- Skip cookies entirely for a 0-point banana pudding bowl.
- Use WW mini bars (like lemon or vanilla cookie bars) chopped as a crunchy base.
- Use non-dairy whipped topping alternatives (like coconut-based light) if you prefer plant-based.
- Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg on top for flavor without points.
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
- Zero cooking, no baking involved.
- Make-ahead friendly – great for meal prep.
- Easy to portion into single-serve dessert cups.
- Creamy, satisfying, and totally WW plan-approved.