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low-point Banana Cream Cheesecake recipe

low-point Banana Cream Cheesecake recipe

Here’s a low-point Banana Cream Cheesecake recipe tailored to Weight Watchers. It’s lightened up but still creamy and delicious, using substitutions to lower the SmartPoints.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or crushed reduced-fat graham crackers) – 10 points
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted – 8 points
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce – 0 points

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 oz (2 packages) fat-free cream cheese – 8 points
  • ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt – 0 points
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed – 0 points
  • ½ cup granulated sugar substitute (e.g., Splenda, Stevia, or Monk Fruit) – 0 points
  • 2 large eggs – 4 points
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract – 0 points
  • 1 tsp banana extract (optional) – 0 points

For the Banana Cream Topping:

  • 1 box (3.4 oz) sugar-free instant banana pudding mix – 4 points
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk – 1 point
  • 1 cup light whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip Lite) – 5 points
  • 1 banana, sliced (for garnish) – 0 points

Instructions

1. Make the Crust:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and applesauce until combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely.

2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the fat-free cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt, mashed bananas, sugar substitute, vanilla extract, and banana extract (if using). Mix until combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, on low speed until just incorporated.
  4. Pour the filling into the cooled crust.

3. Bake the Cheesecake:

  1. Bake the cheesecake at 325°F (163°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  2. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
  3. Remove and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

4. Prepare the Banana Cream Topping:

  1. Whisk the sugar-free banana pudding mix with almond milk until thickened.
  2. Gently fold in the light whipped topping.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly over the chilled cheesecake.

5. Garnish and Serve:

  1. Top with banana slices just before serving (to avoid browning).
  2. Slice and enjoy!

Points Calculation (Approximate):

  • Crust: 18 points
  • Cheesecake Filling: 12 points
  • Banana Cream Topping: 10 points

Total Points for Entire Cheesecake: 40 SmartPoints

Points Per Serving:

  • 8 servings: 5 points per slice
  • 12 servings: 3 points per slice

Tips:

  • For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg into the crust.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reduce points further, skip the crust entirely for a crustless cheesecake!

Enjoy this guilt-free, banana-packed treat! 😊