Banana Cream Pie Pudding
Get excited, because this easy Banana Cream Pie Pudding delivers all the nostalgic flavor of everyone’s favorite diner dessert… without baking an actual pie! It’s creamy comfort with a little graham cracker crumble, and it comes together in just minutes.
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Here’s a clever trick: If your banana is too firm to mash, just peel it and pop it in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. It softens right up, so it mashes seamlessly into the yogurt. As a nutritionist, I looove simple hacks like this… big flavor, no extra ingredients required. A splash of vanilla rounds everything out, and the graham cracker topping brings that familiar pie-crust crunch.
And if you love giving bananas the dessert treatment, I have plenty more snack ideas for you to try: Banana Cream Pie Dates, Pumpkin Banana Pudding, Peanut Butter Banana Protein Pudding and Chocolate Banana Protein Pudding. Consider this your very tasty reminder that a humble banana has range!
A quick note on yogurt: Traditional vanilla yogurt gives the filling the smooth, mellow flavor closest to classic banana cream pie. Want a protein boost? Vanilla Greek yogurt works nicely too… just know it adds a slightly tangier note.
A little pie perfection (no oven required!)
- Ready with minimal effort. The recipe calls for just a handful of familiar ingredients and very little hands-on time.
- The best of every texture. Silky banana-yogurt filling meets graham cracker crunch meets a fluffy cloud of whipped cream on top. Every spoonful has a little bit of everything.
- Built-in portion control. This recipe makes one satisfying serving, so you can enjoy a banana cream pie experience without an entire pie hanging around.
More perfectly portioned treats
I’m a big fan of single-serving desserts. They let you devour something sweet without baking an entire cake or pie… and there are no tempting leftovers calling your name every time you walk through the kitchen! Try my 5-Minute Apple Pie, 5-Minute Peach Cobbler, Chocolate Mug Cake, or Carrot Mug Cake. Each one delivers a delish finale in a smaller package.
You can enjoy this pudding as a lighter dessert or an afternoon pick-me-up whenever a banana cream pie craving strikes. Grab your spoon and dig all the way down… you’ll want every last bit of that banana “crust!”
Want more banana-y desserts? Try these delicious recipes next: Banana Bread Cookies, Mini Cookie Dough Banana Sandwiches, Banana S’mores, and Frozen Chocolate Bananas!
Banana Cream Pie Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 5 to 6 ounces vanilla yogurt*
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ to ½ square graham cracker, crumbled (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 squirt aerated whipped cream
Instructions
- Peel banana. Cut ¼ the banana and set aside for later. Microwave the remaining ¾ banana for 20 to 30 seconds to bring out the sweetness. Mash microwaved banana in a bowl and mix in the yogurt and vanilla extract. Cover and chill in refrigerator.
- Once yogurt-banana mixture is chilled, slice the ¼ banana into thin slices. Layer the bottom and sides of a small ramekin with banana slices to form a banana “crust.” Pour banana-yogurt filling on top to fill the ramekin. Garnish with graham cracker crumbles and whipped cream. Serve immediately.
