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    Old Fashioned Healthy Banana Cream Pie Recipe

    Published: Dec 31, 2021 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Apr 14, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    a pinterest pin with text at the top and a piece of healthy banana cream pie on a white plate with a whole pie in the background

    I love an old-fashioned banana cream pie but all the recipes I've come across are either fattening or they use instant pudding. I wanted to make a traditional banana cream pie with fresh bananas and a rich banana flavor, that's lighter, healthier, with less sugar, and Weight Watchers friendly. This Healthy Graham Cracker Crust Banana Cream Pie is all that and only 6 WW points!

    a piece of healthy banana cream pie on a white plate with a whole pie in the background

    Most of the Weight Watchers Banana Cream pies I come across use sugar-free pudding. If you've been following along with me for a while, you'll know I'm a fan of real food and don't like using artificial sweeteners. This one is a NO BAKE, healthy, low calorie, and WW friendly banana cream pie without instant pudding. This Healthy Banana Cream Pie recipe was inspired by both my healthy and Weight Watchers friendly Microwave Chocolate Banana Mug Cake and Chocolate Banana Popsicles!

    🥘 Ingredients

    To lighten up the homemade pudding in this healthy banana pie, I use partly skimmed evaporated milk and egg whites, instead of the sweetened condensed milk or heavy cream that would be in the classic version.

    • chocolate graham crackers
    • evaporated milk, partly skimmed (2%) *don't use fat-free as it's too thin and won't work
    • vanilla extract
    • butter extract
    • flour
    • salt
    • egg whites (or liquid egg whites from a carton)
    • agave
    • ripe bananas
    • butter substitute *If you're not sure what butter substitute to use, you can read about some options for the healthiest butter substitute HERE
    • light whipping cream (optional)
    healthy whole banana cream pie on a blue surface, with pie server in background

    📖 Substitutions & Variations

    • Pie Crust - You can use regular graham wafers to make the crust, but I much prefer the chocolate! Chocolate just makes everything better! If you don't have chocolate graham crackers, use Chocolate baking crumbs (just adjust the WW points if you are following the program). You could also use a regular pie shell, but it will add ww points.
    • Egg whites: you can use regular egg whites but I like to use egg whites in the cartons, as there is no waste and you don't have to worry about finding ways to use up your egg yolks. * But if you do have leftover egg yolks, try my Healthy Hollandaise Sauce to use them up.
    • Agave: Agave is a natural sweetener, but if you don't have any, you can substitute honey (just double the amount) *Be sure to calculate the WW points, if you're following the program

    🔪Instructions

    This healthy no bake banana cream pie doesn't need baking. You simply cook the filling on the stovetop - it only take a few minutes.

    1. In a saucepan, combine the agave, flour salt and extracts and whisk together. Gradually add in evaporated milk while stirring gently over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is bubbly and begins to thicken. Remove from heat and stir a small amount (about - 2 tbsp) into egg whites (in a separate bowl) and immediately add back into the mixture, whisking constantly. Return to heat and whisk constantly, until it thickens about 2-3 more minutes like pudding and has a smooth consistency. Remove from heat and allow to cool while you finish preparing the pie.
    2. Crush graham crumbs in food processor then add melted butter. Add crushed chocolate crumbs to pie pan, pressing the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pie pan.
    3. Slice bananas into thin slices and spread banana slices evenly over top of crumbs.
    4. Top with cooled pudding mix. Chill in fridge for 1 hour.
    4 photo collage showing how to make healthy old-fashioned banana cream pie

    🍽 Equipment

    You'll need a large bowl, a pie pan (affiliate link) for this old-fashioned banana cream pie recipe. I like to use glass pie plates, as they tend to last longer (no denting or rusting). You can bake and serve your pies in them and they look nicer. You'll also need a medium saucepan (affiliate link). A whisk and a pie server (affiliate links) also come in handy!

    🥚How to use up your leftover egg yolks!

    If you don't have egg whites in a carton, then you're going to have leftover egg yolks. My Healthy and WW friendly Healthy Hollandaise Sauce is perfect for using up those egg yolks!

    Healthy Hollandaise sauce in a large white creamer, with a bowl of green grapes in background and grey linen

    👪 Serving size

    This no-bake healthy banana pie recipe makes 1 whole 9-inch pie or 8 servings/pieces. But you can double or triple the recipe by simply clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. However, you'll need additional pie plates.

    🌡️Storage

    Store this healthy banana cream pie in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container in the fridge. The ingredients do not stand up to freezing.

    🔢WW Points

    This low fat banana cream pie is 6 WW points.

    a piece of healthy banana cream pie on a white plate with a whole pie in the background

    So, if you're looking for a healthier banana cream pie recipe, one that the whole family will love, this one is sure to become your favorite dessert! It's ideal for Sunday dinner or special occasions.

    a piece of healthy banana cream pie on a white plate with a whole pie in the background
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    🥧Old-Fashioned Healthy Banana Cream Pie Recipe

    This Healthy Banana Cream Pie with a graham cracker crust is a no bake, lighter and healthier version of an old-fashioned banana cream pie with a homemade pudding. It's also Weight Watchers friendly!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
    Keyword: banana cream, graham cracker crust, healthy, old fashioned
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 114kcal
    Author: Terri Gilson
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
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    Equipment

    9 inch pie pan

    Ingredients

    Base

    • 7 crushed up chocolate graham crackers
    • 3 tablespoon butter substitute, melted * measure first, then melt

    Pudding

    • 2 cups evaporated milk, partly skimmed * don't use fat-free (it's too thin and won't work)
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon butter extract
    • ⅓ cup flour
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 4 egg whites (or liquid egg whites from carton -½ cup)
    • 2 tablespoon agave syrup *see variations and substitutions

    Filling

    • 4 whole sliced bananas

    Garnish

    • 1 additional crushed chocolate graham wafer
    • dollap of whipping cream (light) see NOTES optional
    • slice of banana
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    Instructions

    Make Old-fashioned Pudding

    • In a saucepan, combine the agave, flour salt and extracts and whisk together.
    • Gradually add in evaporated milk while sitrring gently over medium heat.
    • Stir constantly until the mixture is bubbly and begins to thicken.
    • Remove from heat and stir a small amount (about - 2 tablespoon of pudding mixture) into egg whites ( in a separate bowl). Then immediately add the egg white mixture back into the hot pudding mixture, whisking constantly.
    • Return to heat and whisk constantly (for about 2-3 minutes,) until it thickens like pudding and has a smooth consistency.
    • Remove from heat and allow to cool while you continue to prepare the pie.

    Base

    • Crush chocolate graham crackers in food processor then add melted butter. Add crushed chocolate crumbs to pie plate, pressing the mixture evenly onto the bottom of the pie plate.

    Assembly

    • Slice bananas and spread evenly over top of crumbs.
    • Top with cooled pudding mixture.
      4 photo collage showing how to make healthy old-fashioned banana cream pie
    • Chill in fridge for 1 hour.

    Garnish (optional)

    • Sprinkle a little bit of chocolate graham crackers over the top of the pie and add a dollop of whipped topping and a slice of banana, if desired.
      healthy whole banana cream pie on a blue surface, with pie server in background

    Notes

    📖 SUBSTITUTIONS & VARIATIONS
    • Graham Wafers: You can use a regular graham wafers to make the crust, but I much prefer the chocolate! Chocolate just makes everything better! If you don't have chocolate graham crackers, use Chocolate baking crumbs (just adjust the WW points if you are following the program)
    • Egg whites: you can use regular egg whites but I like to use egg whites in the cartons, as there is no waste and you don't have to worry about finding ways to use up your egg yolks. * But if you do have leftover egg yolks, try my Healthy Hollandaise Sauce to use them up.
    • Agave: Agave is a natural sweetener, but if you don't have any, you can substitute honey (just double the amount) *Be sure to calculate the WW points, if you're following the program
    *NOTE: Dairyland and Gay Lea are both brands of light real whipped cream (WW friendly) that I love!
    can of whipped cream
    🍽 EQUIPMENT
    You'll need a pie pan (affiliate link) for this old-fashioned banana cream pie recipe. I like to use glass pie plates, as they tend to last longer (no denting or rusting). You can bake and serve your pies in them and they look nicer. You'll also need a medium sized pot/saucepan (affiliate link). A whisk (affiliate link) also comes in handy!
    🥚HOW TO USE UP YOUR LEFTOVER EGG YOLKS!
    If you don't have egg whites in a carton, then you're going to have leftover egg yolks. My Healthy and WW friendly Healthy Hollandaise Sauce is perfect for using up those egg yolks!
    Healthy Hollandaise sauce in a large white creamer, with a bowl of green grapes in background and grey linen
    👪 SERVING SIZE
    This recipe makes 1 whole 9 inch pie or 8 servings/pieces. But you can double or triple the recipe by simply clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. However, you'll need additional pie plates.
    🌡️STORAGE
    Store this healthy banana cream pie in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container in the fridge. The ingredients do not stand up to freezing.
    🔢WW POINTS
    This recipe is 6 WW points.
    Nutrition Facts
    🥧Old-Fashioned Healthy Banana Cream Pie Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
    Calories 114 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Cholesterol 3mg1%
    Sodium 159mg7%
    Potassium 243mg7%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 11g12%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 433IU9%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 186mg19%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 114kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 16g (5%) | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) | Sodium: 159mg (7%) | Potassium: 243mg (7%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 11g (12%) | Vitamin A: 433IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 186mg (19%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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