This Low Carb Keto Banana Pudding is smooth, creamy, and full of real banana flavor. Unlike many low carb recipes, this one uses real mashed banana instead of artificial banana extract. The secret is using a small amount, so you still enjoy banana taste while keeping the carbs low.
Each serving contains only a small amount of banana, which keeps the net carbs at 4.3g per portion. It is a perfect dessert if you want something sweet, creamy, and keto-friendly.
This pudding is made from scratch using cream, almond milk, egg yolks, sweetener, and ripe banana. It takes only about 15 minutes to prepare and then chills in the fridge until set.
Ingredients
- ½ cup / 120ml almond milk or coconut milk
- ¾ cup / 180ml heavy cream / double cream
- ¼ cup / 55g mashed banana (about 1 small banana, very ripe)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoon powdered sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum
To serve
- Pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1:
Mash the banana well with a fork until smooth. Set aside.
Step 2:
Add the heavy cream, almond milk, and powdered sweetener to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it starts to gently simmer. Stir in the vanilla extract, then remove from the heat.
Step 3:
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the mashed banana and mix until fully combined.
Step 4:
Slowly pour half of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously. This prevents the eggs from cooking.
Then pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream. Keep whisking continuously.
Step 5:
Heat the mixture slowly over low heat for about 5–7 minutes. Keep whisking all the time. The mixture will thicken. Do not stop whisking to prevent curdling.
Step 6:
Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the xanthan gum over the top. Whisk again quickly and thoroughly until smooth.
Step 7:
Divide the pudding into 4 dessert cups. Place in the fridge and chill for about 1 hour. The pudding will thicken more as it cools.
Before serving, sprinkle with a little nutmeg or cinnamon. You can also add whipped cream if you like.
Tips & Tricks
- Net carbs: 4.3g per serving. Makes 4 servings.
- For a dairy-free version, replace the heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- This pudding is not suitable for freezing.
Low Carb Keto Banana Pudding
Description
This Low Carb Keto Banana Pudding is creamy, smooth, and made with real banana. It is a quick and simple keto dessert with only 4.3g net carbs per serving.
Duration
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 15 minutes + chilling
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup / 120ml almond milk or coconut milk
- ¾ cup / 180ml heavy cream / double cream
- ¼ cup / 55g mashed banana
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoon powdered sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum
- Pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon (to serve)
Instructions
- Mash the banana and set aside.
- Heat cream, almond milk, and sweetener in a saucepan until gently simmering. Stir in vanilla and remove from heat.
- Whisk egg yolks until fluffy. Mix in mashed banana.
- Slowly whisk half the warm cream into the egg mixture. Return everything to the saucepan while whisking.
- Cook on low heat for 5–7 minutes, whisking constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat, add xanthan gum, and whisk well.
- Divide into 4 cups and chill for 1 hour. Serve with nutmeg or cinnamon.
