More puddings...the proof is in the eating!

Hello friends!

On the 21st of June was the soltice that determines spring is on it's way South of the equator, and winter North. The diabetics in the South can celebrate the day by eating these summery desserts. The ones North can say Good Bye summer slowly but surely. Poor diabetics in the North!!

The crowd-pleasing Peach Melba 'n' Cream Trifle can't possibly get any easier to make. It doesn't matter how busy you are, this no-bake classic is a simple yet elegant dessert that tastes as good as it looks. Just wait 'til you see their eyes light up when you place this on the dinner table!

Makes: 9

Preparation Time: 5 min

What You'll Need:

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• 1 can of peach slices in fruit juice
• 100 g sugarfree wafers, coarsely crushed
• 1 container fat-and sugar free dessert whipping cream
• 1 cup freas raspberries or strawberries
• 3/4 cup sugar free raspberry or strawberry conserve

What To Do:

1. Place one-half of the peaches on the bottom of a serving bowl. Top with one-half of the crushed wafers, one-half of the whipped topping, and drizzle with one-half of the melted preserves. Repeat the layers one more time.
2. Garnish with fresh raspberries/strawberries, and serve, or cover and chill until ready to serve.

This light version of Creamy Chocolate Pie is good as is, or you may want to toss on some fresh raspberries, or a dollop of low-fat whipped topping with a few sprinkles to give it a "wow" finishing touch.

Serves: 12

Chilling Time: 4 hr

What You'll Need:

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/4 cup sugalite
• 1/3 cup low-fat (2%) milk
• 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 1  container fat-free whipped topping
• 1 (20 cm) reduced-fat graham cracker pie crust

What To Do:

1. In a large bowl, combine cocoa powder and oil. Add sugalite and milk; mix with a spoon until smooth. Add cream cheese and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. With a spoon, fold in whipped topping until well blended.
    
2. Pour into pie crust, cover loosely, and freeze at least 4 hours, or until firm.

CREAMY DREAMY BANANA PIE

You'd never guess that this Creamy Dreamy Banana Pie is guilt-free. Honest! It tastes as good as the real thing, but no one has to know you used lighter ingredients.

Serves: 10

Serving Size: 1 slice

Chilling Time: 4 hr

What You'll Need:

• 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
• 1 (4-serving) package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 large ripe banana, peeled and sliced
• 1 (9-inch) reduced-fat graham cracker pie crust
• 1 (8-ounce) container frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed and divided
• 2 tablespoons toasted coconut (optional)

What To Do:

1. In a large bowl, using a wire whisk, combine milk and pudding mix until thickened.
    
2. Place banana slices on bottom of pie crust. Fold half the whipped topping into the pudding.
    
3. Spoon pudding mixture evenly over bananas then spoon remaining whipped topping over pudding mixture and sprinkle with toasted coconut, if desired. Cover and chill at least 4 hours, or until ready to serve. 

Notes

• If you love banana desserts then check out our collection of 12 Healthy Banana Recipes including banana bread, pudding, and more!

Bibbering but warm greetings,
Barbara