Healthy Low Fat Banana Cream Pie
Indulge in the satisfying sweetness of a classic dessert without the guilt with this *Healthy Low Fat Banana Cream Pie*! Perfectly balancing flavor and nutrition, this lightened-up treat features a flaky low-fat graham cracker crust layered with naturally sweet slices of ripe bananas and a creamy filling made from non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, and a hint of honey or maple syrup. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make pie is refrigerated to achieve its luscious, silky texture—no heavy cream or butter required! Topped with fresh banana slices and an optional dollop of low-fat whipped topping, it’s a refreshing, wholesome dessert that’s ideal for warm weather gatherings or as a healthier alternative to traditional pies. This recipe is rich in banana flavor, low in fat, and irresistibly creamy, making it the perfect guilt-free indulgence the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made crust Low-fat graham cracker crust
- 3 large Ripe bananas
- 1.5 cups Non-fat Greek yogurt (vanilla flavor)
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Low-fat whipped topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel and slice 2 bananas into thin rounds. Set aside the third banana for garnish.
2. Arrange the banana slices evenly over the bottom of the pre-made low-fat graham cracker crust.
3. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the unsweetened almond milk and cornstarch until smooth.
4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and honey (or maple syrup).
6. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before folding in the non-fat Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
7. Pour the yogurt mixture over the bananas in the crust, spreading it evenly with the back of a spoon.
8. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or until set.
9. Before serving, thinly slice the remaining banana and arrange the slices decoratively on top of the pie.
10. Optional: Add a dollop of low-fat whipped topping to each slice for extra creaminess.
11. Slice the pie into 8 even portions and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.8 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1563 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 446.7 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 214.3 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 820 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2158 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
