The Best No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies for Busy Bakers

These no-bake mini banana cream pies are the perfect bite-sized indulgence—cool, creamy, and irresistibly nostalgic. With a crisp cookie crust, smooth banana pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping, they satisfy your sweet tooth without the oven or the guilt. Great for gatherings or just a personal treat!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No Oven Needed: A true set-it-and-forget-it dessert—perfect for warm days.
Mini and Mindful: Great portion control for sweet cravings.
Simple & Fast: Comes together quickly with a few wholesome ingredients.
Creamy Banana Flavor: Classic taste, lightened up for everyday enjoyment.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 6 reduced-fat vanilla wafers (or graham cracker rounds)
  • 1 tbsp light butter, melted

Filling

  • 1/2 cup fat-free or low-fat milk
  • 1/4 cup instant sugar-free banana pudding mix
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 small ripe banana, sliced thin

Topping

  • 6 tbsp light whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
  • Optional: crushed wafers or banana slices for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Crust

  • Crush the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs (use a food processor or rolling pin).
  • Mix with melted butter until combined.
  • Divide evenly among 6 mini muffin cups or small silicone molds, pressing firmly to form crusts. Chill while preparing filling.

Make the Filling

  • In a bowl, whisk together milk and pudding mix until it thickens (about 2 minutes).
  • Fold in Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
  • Place a banana slice over each crust, then spoon pudding mixture evenly on top.

Add the Topping

  • Spoon or pipe 1 tablespoon whipped topping onto each mini pie.
  • Garnish with additional banana slices or cookie crumbs, if desired.

Chill and Serve

  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  • Carefully remove from molds and serve chilled.

Nutritional Information (Per Mini Pie, Approximate)

Calories: 95 | Carbs: 14g | Fat: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g

Tips for Success

  • Use Silicone Molds: Makes removing the pies much easier once set.
  • Chill Well: The texture improves after a couple of hours in the fridge.
  • Add Banana Just Before Serving: Helps keep slices fresh and prevents browning.
  • Make Ahead Friendly: Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance.

Why This Recipe Works

  • Balanced Texture: Crisp crust, creamy filling, and airy topping in every bite.
  • Smart Ingredients: Lower-fat dairy and sugar-free pudding make it a light but satisfying choice.
  • Bite-Sized Delight: Great for parties, lunchbox treats, or after-dinner sweets.

No-bake mini banana cream pies deliver all the classic comfort of the traditional dessert in a lighter, quicker, and easier-to-serve form. With just a few wholesome ingredients and minimal effort, you get a treat that looks fancy but feels familiar—and you’ll keep coming back for more.

The Best No-Bake Mini Banana Cream Pies for Busy Bakers

Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

2

hours 
Calories

95

kcal
Total time

2

hours 

15

minutes

These no-bake mini banana cream pies are the perfect bite-sized indulgence—cool, creamy, and irresistibly nostalgic. With a crisp cookie crust, smooth banana pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping, they satisfy your sweet tooth without the oven or the guilt. Great for gatherings or just a personal treat!

Ingredients

  • Crust

  • 6 reduced-fat vanilla wafers (or graham cracker rounds)

  • 1 tbsp light butter, melted

  • Filling

  • 1/2 cup fat-free or low-fat milk

  • 1/4 cup instant sugar-free banana pudding mix

  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

  • 1 small ripe banana, sliced thin

  • Topping

  • 6 tbsp light whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)

  • Optional: crushed wafers or banana slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare the Crust
    Crush the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs (use a food processor or rolling pin).
    Mix with melted butter until combined.
    Divide evenly among 6 mini muffin cups or small silicone molds, pressing firmly to form crusts. Chill while preparing filling.
  • Make the Filling
    In a bowl, whisk together milk and pudding mix until it thickens (about 2 minutes).
    Fold in Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
    Place a banana slice over each crust, then spoon pudding mixture evenly on top.
  • Add the Topping
    Spoon or pipe 1 tablespoon whipped topping onto each mini pie.
    Garnish with additional banana slices or cookie crumbs, if desired.
  • Chill and Serve
    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
    Carefully remove from molds and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use Silicone Molds: Makes removing the pies much easier once set.
    Chill Well: The texture improves after a couple of hours in the fridge.
    Add Banana Just Before Serving: Helps keep slices fresh and prevents browning.
    Make Ahead Friendly: Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance.

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