NC Cooperative Extension

Banana-Pineapple Delight
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Makes 16 servings
You'll need:

1-1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup reduced-fat margarine
2 bananas
1 (8 oz.) package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel) softened
1-1/2 cups skim milk
1 package (four servings) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 of an 8-oz tub frozen "Lite" whipped topping, thawed.

 

Big Banana

Directions:

Big Beans Mix graham cracker crumbs and reduced-fat margarine with fork or pastry cutter until margarine is cut inot crumbs. Wet fingers and press mixture into bottom of 9"x12" glass baking dish. No baking is required.
Big Beans Slice bananas and spread evenly over crumb mixture.
Big Beans Beat softened cream cheese until very smooth and gradually add milk, beating until smooth. Add pudding mix and beat 1 minute or until mixture begins to thicken. Spoon evenly over bananas and spread with rubber scraper.
Big Beans Spread drained crushed pineapple over the pudding layer.
Big Beans Spread whipped topping over pineapple layer with rubber scraper, making sure to spread to edges of baking dish.
Big Beans Refrigerate at least one hour, but refrigerate three or more hours is best.
Big Beans Cut into 16 slices and serve chilled.

Nutrition information:

Calories: 164 Sodium: 141 mg
Carbohydrates: 22g Protein: 7g
Fat: 7g Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Skim Milk,
  and 1 Fat