Sugar Free Banana Pudding
Published October 3, 2023 • Updated October 7, 2023
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A simple sugar-free banana pudding recipe that uses only 4 ingredients, requires minimal effort and captures the essence of banana without using actual bananas. Each bite will have you wondering how is this possible?
Bananas are not sugar-free. They are actually quite high in sugar. One medium banana has 14 grams of sugar and 27 grams of carbohydrates according to the USDA.
How do we make banana pudding without using bananas but still manage to capture their true flavor? It’s easier than you think. It’s a trick I used when I developed my low-carb banana bread and keto banana cream pie recipe. Using only 4 primary ingredients – egg yolks, allulose sweetener, heavy whipping cream and banana flavor extract, you can create a thick, luscious banana flavored pudding. Layer with keto-friendly vanilla wafers, sugar-free whipped cream and you have a guilt-free treat that tastes of rich banana.
Looking for sugar-free pudding recipes that don’t use eggs? Try making chia pudding, avocado pudding or for a pudding with more protein, add protein powder.
How to make sugar free banana pudding
- Prepare the pudding mixture:
- Whisk the sugar-free sweetener and egg yolks until smooth.
- Temper the egg mixture by slowly pouring in half warmed cream. This will allow the eggs to come to a warmed temperature without curdling. Then pour in remaining heated cream. If it curdles, don’t worry. I go over what to do in the FAQ section below.
- Heat the pudding mixture over low heat until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Add in banana flavoring.
- Chill:
- Transfer the pudding into your desired serving dish or dishes.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Serve:
- To make a Southern-style banana pudding, layer the pudding in serving glasses with sugar-free vanilla wafers and sugar-free whipped cream.
- Garnish with additional wafers or a dollop of whipped cream on top.
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Keto Banana Pudding Ingredients
1/2 cup powdered allulose sweetener -
5 egg yolks
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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2 teaspoons banana flavoring
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keto vanilla wafers, optional
Sugar Free Whipped Cream Ingredients
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons powdered allulose sweetener
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract or banana flavoring
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Sweeten your yolks
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the allulose and egg yolks until smooth.
- 1/2 cup powdered allulose
- 5 egg yolks
Warm the cream
Add the heavy cream to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium-low heat. Once it starts to bubble, remove from the heat and let cool slightly. You want the cream to be warm but not hot for the next step.
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Temper the eggs
Slowly pour half of the warmed cream into the egg mixture while whisking simultaneously. Add the remaining cream and whisk until combined.
Thicken it real good
Transfer the pudding mixture back into the saucepan. Heat on low heat while stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5 minutes). Heating the mixture any longer or over higher heat may cause the pudding to curdle.
Make it banana flavored
Remove from the heat, stir in the banana extract and pour the pudding into a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and press the plastic wrap down on top of the pudding to prevent condensation from forming and dripping into the pudding. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- 2 teaspoons banana flavoring
Whip up some whipped cream
In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add allulose sweetener and vanilla extract or banana flavoring. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Remove the pudding from the refrigerator and whisk until smooth and creamy. Spoon a small layer of pudding in a small cup or jar. Layer 4-5 vanilla wafers on top. Pipe or spoon a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers until you reach the top. Garnish with crushed vanilla wafers and a dollop of whipped cream.
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered allulose sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or banana flavoring
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
I’ve been doing keto for about 6 months now and really missed banana pudding — this totally hit the spot! The banana extract is surprisingly convincing, and the texture was so creamy. I didn't have the keto wafers, but it was still delicious without them.
I was skeptical at first but this pudding really does taste like bananas. The texture was nice and smooth after cooling. I skipped the wafers and it was still satisfying.
Why don't your directions say to use a double boiler instead of playing with temperatures?
Because there are many methods that you can use to gently heat up eggs so they don't curdle and setting up a double boiler is just extra steps. You can do that if you want, but gently tempering the eggs with the warmed cream works just as well.
Picky much?