This creamy keto banana pudding is a taste sensation! This easy low carb dessert gives the Southern classic a run for its money.
I have to admit, I never really considered banana pudding all that interesting. You know I am a chocolate lover through and through, so I often pass over other flavors, thinking they just won’t live up to the promise.
Until I got it in my head to make a keto-friendly banana pudding. And suddenly I understood the appeal: creamy and rich, with that unmistakable banana flavor. It’s a nice palate cleanser for this diehard chocolate lover!
This recipe for keto banana pudding serves only two people. And I am posting it today because I have a bit of an announcement to make:
Keto for Two Cookbook!
You read that right! After so many requests from readers, I’ve finally done it. Finally! T
I’ve been dropping hints about this here and there but I’ve been working on an e-cookbook with small batch keto recipes. This book is totally self-published, and will be available as a PDF. And all recipes make only 2 to 4 servings, perfect for singles and couples.
So if you’re doing keto alone, or it’s just you and your significant other, you’re going to love this book!
I plan to have the book up for sale early next week. And part of my motivation for this sneak peek recipe is to force myself to do the final edits and get it up and running!
Banana Pudding with mini keto cookies
Okay, so back to the recipe at hand, because I’ve become a believer. Banana pudding can be quite a delicious treat, and it’s really easy to make a keto-friendly version.
And if you’re missing the vanilla wafers that are often paired with this Southern classic, I cannot recommend the HighKey Mini Cookies enough. I used the snickerdoodle cookies. But you know what would also be tasty? Their new peanut butter mini cookies!
I do have an affiliate account with HighKey, meaning I earn some commission from sales. But I truly (truly!) love their products, as do my kids.
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How to make Keto Banana Pudding
This is an easy no-bake recipe, and something you can whip up in 25 minutes. Don’t forget the chilling time, though! Pudding is best when chilled.
Here are my best tips for getting it right:
- Use a combination heavy whipping cream and some unsweetened almond or hemp milk for a thick and rich pudding. You could do all whipping cream but it’s adds calories and fat, and can make it overly rich.
- Whisk the sweetener right into the egg yolks. It will make them quite thick but they will thin out as you add the hot cream mixture.
- Only whisk in about half of the hot cream, slowly drizzling it in as you continue to whisk. This is a process called “tempering”, which allows the egg yolks to come up to temperature without cooking or curdling. Don’t skip this step, it’s extremely important!
- Once the cream and egg yolk mixture it well combined, you slowly whisk this back into the cream that’s remaining in the pan. And you continue to stay by it and whisk almost constantly, until it thickens up.
- Because this is just for two, it’s a very small amount and can thicken up suddenly. DO NOT WALK AWAY AT ANY TIME! The minute it thickens, remove it from heat.
- How do you know it’s thick enough? You will notice that your whisk begins to leave trails through the mixture – rather than moving through a liquid, it’s moving through something that’s more like custard.
- Once the pudding is off heat, add the butter and let it melt a few minutes. Then whisk in the butter, banana extract, and vanilla extract.
- Xanthan gum or glucomannan is required here for the correct consistency. Whisk it in quickly to avoid lumps. I like to whisk as I am sprinkling it over the surface.
Can you make keto banana pudding for more than two people?
You bet! You can easily double or even triple the recipe, although it will take a bit longer to cook.
More delicious keto pudding recipes
- Keto Chocolate Pudding
- Keto Sticky Toffee Pudding
- Keto Vanilla Pudding Pops
- Keto Lemon Pudding Cake
- Keto Rice Pudding
- Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Pudding
Keto Banana Pudding
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond (or hemp milk for nut-free)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 ½ tablespoon powdered Swerve Sweetener
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¾ teaspoon banana extract
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum or glucomannan
- 2 mini HighKey Vanilla Wafers (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whipping cream and almond milk. Bring to just a simmer. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sweetener and salt until well combined.
- Slowly whisk about half of the hot cream mixture into the yolks, whisking continuously. Then slowly whisk the yolk/cream mixture back into the saucepan and cook until thickened, 4 to 5 more minutes, whisking continuously.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and the extracts. Sprinkle the surface with xanthan gum or glucomannan and whisk vigorously to combine.
- Divide between two small dessert cups and refrigerate 1 hour. Top with lightly sweetened whipped cream, if desired.
- Add a few mini HighKey Snickerdoodle cookies and a slice of banana for presentation!
Leslie says
Oh my goodness this is so delish! Even my husband Mr. Non-Keto loved it. What’s not to love about Carolyn’s recipes!!!
I was short an ingredient so I had to change the almond milk. I used coconut cream.
BONUS: I had baked Carolyn’s Cinnamon Crunch Cereal and served a chunk with the pudding. That was like eating pie crust and took me back to a childhood memory.
Carolyn, I am so thankful to God they He gave you this Amazing Wisdom to bake and cook, AND know the different types of sugars (Swerve, Erythritol, BocaSweet) etc., to use for which recipes!
Love you girl!! 💛
Carolyn says
Yay! What a tasty combo you made.
Julicia says
Tried making and it seperated and egg yokes curdles was on low heat 🥺😭what can I do next time?? Wont try again as I had doubled the recipe now trowing it away😥
Carolyn says
Quick, get it into a blender and blend. Will still be great! Sounds like your pan is not great quality, if it curdled. Or your stove is too strong. One tip: Always match the size of your pan to the size of your element. So if it’s a small saucepan as suggested for this recipe, put it on the smallest element. Larger elements send heat up the sides of the pan so things heat up too much on the sides.
Trang says
It seriously amazes me when keto recipes taste like the “real thing”… especially keto dessert recipes like this one! It’s healthy and yet one could never tell!
Stephanie says
I’m always looking for new keto-friendly desserts. This one looks amazing and so easy too!
Jen says
Wow, this totally took care of my sweet tooth cravings without falling off the keto wagon, haha! Loved every bite.
Sandra says
Now that I have the “good” banana extract, I’m excited to tackle more keto banana recipes! Since I have both, which thickener do you prefer in this particular recipe…xanthan gum or glucomannan? (And how exactly do you decide which to use when creating a recipe? I actually don’t know how they differ other than your mentioning once or twice that xanthan gum can create a slimy texture. Thanks for any enlightenment you can provide.)
Carolyn says
I prefer glucomannan in recipes like this. I use xanthan gum in other recipes because it helps prevent recrystallization in things like caramel sauce and ice cream.
Sandra says
Thanks, I will keep that in mind. Made the pudding tonight – delicious!
Catherine LaGrange says
Love your recipes and all your tips . Does the new e book for two have the tips in it as well?
Carolyn says
At the end there is a section on small batch cooking and baking tips.
Karen E Johansen says
Missing you SO much Carolyn. You know I am for your Mini Deserts!!! Where do I buy your E-Book please xoxo
Lisa says
That looks amazing!
Alice B. says
I can’t wait to make this recipe! It looks so good!!
Also very excited for your new e-book for the smaller scale recipes. Thank you for ALL the work you do! You are amazing, Carolyn!!
Alice B.
Cassandra says
I’ve tried similar recipes to this – specifically recipes that call for the banana extract to be mixed in at the end off heat – and I’ve used the Olive Nation banana extract, but I always taste alcohol when I do it this way. Do you notice this taste? Am I just super sensitive to it? I’m not sure how to work around it. I love banana pudding something serious, but the alcohol taste is sooooo strong!
Carolyn says
I certainly didn’t, and neither did my family. I am wondering if you got a bad batch or you’re just really sensitive to it. Whichever the case, you may want to check out some of the artificial banana flavourings instead.
Claudia says
I CANNOT tell you how excited I am about your small batch cookbook! (Hint: VERY, ha ha.)
This pudding sounds delish and is forcing me to get off the fence and finally splurge on some Olive Nation banana extract, which is crazy expensive here in Canada.
Phil says
I substituted monk fruit sweetener (only 1/2 tablespoon) for the swerve and the carb count went down to 0.9 gms per serve.
Caroline says
I’ve noticed you have a few of recipes for two on your website.
Will these new recipes only be available in your e-book?
Regardless I’m looking forward to them as it’s just me and hubby and
we’re both Keto 😊
Carolyn says
Some will, some won’t. I wanted a mix of new and old recipes. I’d say about 70% is new!
Karri says
The code for high key cookies states it’s not valid
Carolyn says
Have you ever bought with them before? It’s one per customer but i can check in with them and see if it’s an error.
karri says
No I have never bought anything from them.. Thank you
Terri says
Sounds delicious. Looking forward to that cookbook for two as it’s just me and my hubby.
Rene says
If using salted butter, should I still do a pinch of salt?
Carolyn says
You can skip it.
Kim Pitts says
Oh Yum!!! Your Danish Butter Cookies or the shortbread cookies would work well with this too!! Can’t wait to make it!!
Carolyn says
Great call… so would the Butter Pecan Cookies!