Thursday, July 26, 2012

Tasteful Thursday - Banana Split Dessert

One of my favorite summertime desserts......


Yields:          15 servings
Prep Time:    25 minutes plus chilling



Ingredients:
  • 2 cups reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 10 whole crackers)
  • 5 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine, melted
  • 1 can (12 ounces) cold reduced-fat evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup cold fat-free milk
  • 2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 medium firm bananas, sliced
  • 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, optional
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
  • 5 maraschino cherries, quartered

Directions:
  • Combine cracker crumbs and margarine; press into a 13 x 9 inch dish coated with cooking spray
  • In a large bowl, whisk the evaporated milk, fat free milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick)
  • Spread pudding evenly over crust.  Layer with bananas, pineapple and whipped topping.  Sprinkle with nuts, drizzle with chocolate syrup.  Top with cherries.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting

FYI.....I have made this before with regular ingredients and not reduced fat or fat free and it's just as delicious!




Happy Thursday my friends!

21 comments:

Sarah Carletti said...

Yum, yum, yum! Thanks for linking to Thursday Food Fest! Sarah

Fudge said...

This looks so good! I would definitely opt for the regular fat and TRY to not eat as much (I highly doubt I would be successful, but I'd try!) Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! I'll let you know how it goes, when I try it!

-Sarah
www.callmefudge.com

Lindy @ Veni Vidi Scrappy said...

I hope you enjoy! Thanks for stopping by! :)

Winnie said...

Such a perfect dessert!
Looks super delicious

Zachary and Sarah @ HHG said...

Mmm! That looks like a slice of heaven on a plate. I can't wait to try it! When I do, I'll feature it on my blog and be sure to refer back to you :) I am officially your newest follower. Yay for being blog friends!

Angela said...

this looks yummy, I found you at The ease of freeze link up

Miz Helen said...

Hi Lindy,
I just love your awesome Banana Split Dessert, it looks delicious! Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen

Cornerstone Confessions said...

See, I told you I'd comment soon and I'm so glad this is the day I did because this recipe looks amazing! I hope you post this on Titus 2 Tuesday this week. Yum!

Jessi Wohlwend said...

Oh my goodness, this sounds delicious! Thanks so much for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

Britni@Hubby Made Me said...

This looks so good right now! That plate is really pretty too ;) I'd love if you shared this {and anything else you'd like to share} at my Throwback Thursday party. Hope to see you there! Thanks for sharing :) http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-3/

Misty Martin said...

I saw your link on Six Sisters. This looks wonderful!

Coupons In Motion said...

Looks delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing!

Not Your Ordinary Agent said...

Wow, this looks delish!! I want some! Thanks for linking to Foodtastic Friday!

Nicole@Show Off Friday said...

OOOh that looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing!

Jennifer Dawn Oliver Shelton said...

Oh my! This looks fantastic!

RW1010 said...

This looks & sounds so yummy...but shouldn't there be some strawberries in it someplace?

Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground said...

One word - YUM! And I love how easy it sounds to make this. I'll be posting a Banana Split Cheesecake next week, so this dessert is right up my alley. Pinning.
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground

Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner said...

Over here from Stone Gable and can see why this would be a favorite. I'm also a new follower and hope you will stop by and do the same... Deb

Carole said...

Very nice blog. I am following you now. Please drop by to Carole's Chatter and check it out. You might like my Food on Friday series which focuses on a different ingredient. This week it was Berries and Currants. If you like my blog it would be great if you followed me back. Have a good week.

Not Your Ordinary Agent said...

What a beautiful dessert!! My kids were just asking for banana splits. I'll have to try this! Thanks for linking to Foodtastic Friday!

The Quiet Mom said...

Wow, this looks something different and yummy!

Hopping by and following your lovely blog (Pinterest).

The Quiet Mom blogging @ How to Cook Fresh Artichoke Recipe

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