Keto-Friendly Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups almond flour or coconut flour (for low carb cookies)
  • 6 to 8 medium-sized bananas, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
  • 1 (0.9 oz.) box sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 (8 oz.) package full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 oz.) can unsweetened condensed milk (you can make your own or find a low-carb version)
  • 1 (12 oz.) container heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks (you can sweeten it with a keto-friendly sweetener if desired)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Low Carb Cookies: Line the bottom of a 13×9 inch dish with a layer of low carb cookies made from almond flour or coconut flour. You can find recipes for these online or at your local health food store.
  2. Layer Bananas: Arrange the thinly sliced bananas on top of the cookie layer.
  3. Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk with the sugar-free vanilla pudding mix. Use a handheld electric mixer to blend until smooth and well combined.
  4. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the unsweetened condensed milk until smooth and creamy.
  5. Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
  6. Combine Mixtures: Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blended.
  7. Assemble the Pudding: Pour the combined mixture over the layer of bananas and cookies in the dish, ensuring it covers them evenly.
  8. Top Layer: Complete the pudding by covering it with another layer of low carb cookies.
  9. Chill: Refrigerate the assembled pudding until ready to serve, allowing it to set and the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Information (per serving, serves 12):

  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Total Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 4g
  • Protein: 6g

Indulge in the creamy decadence of this keto-friendly Banana Pudding, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings while staying true to your low-carb lifestyle. Enjoy every spoonful guilt-free, knowing that you’re nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients tailored to your dietary needs.