![]() Making a homemade custard or pudding is easy to do. I’ve used both grass fed beef gelatin and Knox gelatin. Gelatin gives just the right stiffness so the filling doesn’t run everywhere. Too much xanthan gum will make the filling feel slippery, so don’t skip the starch and add more xanthan gum. It’s just the right amount though, do not as more. Yes, it’s starch, but it only contributes 7 carbs per the whole recipe and is just a small part of the recipe.Īdditionally, we use a little bit of xanthan gum to help with thickening the pudding. The tablespoon of arrowroot makes the pudding very smooth and helps it thicken to the right consistency. ![]() To give this custard its irresistible banana flavor, I am adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a teaspoon of banana extract.Īpart from the standard custard ingredients, we’ll add arrowroot powder, xanthan gum and gelatin for thickening. To this custard base, you are also adding elements to add flavor. ![]() The Key to Luxurious Sugar-Free Banana Fillingįor this recipe, you need basic low carb custard ingredients like heavy cream, almond milk, egg yolks for richness, whole eggs, butter, and stevia and erythritol to sweeten it. It only takes a few minutes – BUT it does need to sit overnight to achieve optimum thickness. I don’t know about you, but I would rather make my own filling. The second ingredient is maltodextrin, a sweetener which has a higher glycemic index than sugar! A small box serves 4, at 6 g carbs each (mostly sugar and starch). Not only does it absolutely nail the banana taste but it has that sumptuous silky mouthfeel sort of like a rich mousse.Īlso, have you looked at the ingredients in Jello sugar-free instant pudding? The first ingredient is cornstarch, which means it is the main ingredient. While you can use sugar-free instant banana flavored pudding if you really want to take a shortcut, you are missing out. What makes the banana filling so delicious? Can’t I just use instant pudding? (Twist my arm, right?! Any reason to eat more of this low carb banana cream pie!)Īll my adjustments led me to the perfect combination and ratio of ingredients to create that luxurious filling. ![]() I used dozens of eggs! Each time, I kept making small adjustments, tasting and noting what worked along the way. I did y’all a favor and I painstakingly tested this recipe many times over weeks and weeks. You’ll be too busy enjoying the luscious pastry filling on top of the delicious walnut pie crust. The rich banana filling makes this fluffy low carb banana cream pie so delicious that you will never miss the bananas. But, I folded in whipped cream, the filling is fluffy and light. I’m not kidding when I say the banana pudding is luxurious – It’s basically a pastry cream. ![]() This change results in a fluffy and luxurious banana flavored pudding filling without all the carbs. My version has no bananas but uses a cooked, sugar-free banana pudding as the filling instead. Most versions of banana cream pie call for 3-5 bananas. Bananas are not your friend if you are trying to maintain a low carb lifestyle. Traditional banana cream pie layers sliced bananas underneath cooked vanilla pudding. It can be done! Make a great banana cream pie without bananas! This keto banana cream pie has all the classic flavors I loved growing up with that perfect silky, fluffy mouthfeel. I tested and retested this dreamy low carb banana cream pie and landed on the perfect keto recipe. But since I’m fully committed to living a low carb lifestyle, banana cream pies loaded with slices of carb laden bananas and sugar were a thing of the past until…. Every time I eat a slice I’m a kid again, right back in my grandma’s kitchen, begging her to have another slice. THIS POST INCLUDES AFFILIATE LINKS TO SHARE THE THINGS I LOVE.īanana cream pie is nostalgic for me. ![]()
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