These Mediterranean Banana Pudding Lush have a creamy and refreshing texture. We prepare this lush with rolled oats, chopped walnuts, whole wheat flour, olive oil, honey, Greek yogurt, light cream cheese, instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, ripe bananas, whipped cream, lemon zest, and fresh mint. This lush contains 28 g of net carbs and approximately 285 calories. We make this lush in about 40 minutes. These Mediterranean Banana Pudding Lush is perfect for family dinners, holiday celebrations, brunches, potlucks, summer gatherings, afternoon treats, festive parties, and Mediterranean dessert menus. We refrigerate this lush for 4 days and freeze it for up to 1 month, so you can prepare it earlier. You can serve this dessert with Fresh Berry Salad, Almond Biscotti, Mint Tea, Greek Yogurt Parfaits, or Honey-Roasted Figs.
STATS:
- Course: Dessert
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Servings: 12
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cooking Mode: Bake & Chill
TOOLS:
- Baking dish
- Bowls
- Hand mixer
- Whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
CRUST:
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup flour (whole wheat)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
FILLING:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1½ cups Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup honey
- Vanilla extract, one tsp.
- One vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
LAYERS & TOPPING:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1½ cups whipped cream
- 2 tbsp walnuts
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Fresh mint
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ROLLED OATS:
- We use rolled oats to create a crunchy, hearty crust with added fiber. You can also use quick oats if needed.
WALNUTS:
- Walnuts provide a rich, nutty flavor and healthy Mediterranean fats. As a substitute, use pecans, almonds, or pistachios.
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR:
- Whole wheat flour helps bind the crust while adding a wholesome texture. Alternatively, use oat flour or all-purpose flour.
HONEY:
- Honey naturally sweetens the dessert and complements the bananas. You may substitute it with maple syrup or date syrup.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt makes the filling creamy while boosting the protein content. As an alternative, use dairy-free Greek-style yogurt.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 350°F and grease the dish.
- Mix oats, walnuts, flour, salt, cinnamon, olive oil, and honey, then include this mixture in the dish.
- Bake the dish for 12 minutes then cool it well.
- Beat cream cheese to make a smooth mixture then mix one cup Greek yogurt, vanilla, and honey.
- Spread the cream mixture on the crust and whisk pudding mix with cold milk.
- Then stir in remaining half cup Greek yogurt and arrange banana slices on the cheese layer.
- Now spread pudding on the bananas and top with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle walnuts and lemon zest on top and refrigerate the dish for 4 hours.
TIPS:
- Refrigerate for a whole night to get a perfect texture.
- We utilize firm ripe bananas.
- Garnish banana slices with lemon juice to eleminate browning.
- Fully cool the crust and then include the filling.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH FRUIT:
- Mixed Berry Salad
- Fresh Figs
- Orange Slices
- Kiwi Slices
- Red Grapes
COOKIES & BISCUITS:
- Almond Biscotti
- Oat Cookies
- Pistachio Cookies
- Whole Wheat Shortbread
- Honey Almond Crackers
BEVERAGES:
- Mint Tea
- Chamomile Tea
- Espresso
- Cappuccino
- Fresh Lemon Water
DESSERTS:
- Greek Yogurt Parfait
- Honey-Roasted Figs
- Stuffed Dates
- Almond Cake
- Pistachio Baklava Bites
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the lush covered in the box for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store this dish in the vessel for 30 days.
FAQs:
Can I make this dish early?
- Yes, it’s good to chill overnight for better results.
Is homemade pudding a great choice for this recipe?
- Yes, it works best as well.
How to keep the bananas fresh?
- You may brush them with lemon juice to keep them fresh.
How to make this dish vegan?
Yes, you may use vegan yogurt, cream cheese, milk, and whipped topping.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 285 kcal
Sodium: 180 mg
Net Carbs: 28 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 18 g
Fat: 14 g
Protein: 8 g
Serving Size: 1 piece
Total Carbs: 31 g