Easy Peasy Banana Cream Pie

I can't cook/bake very well, but I'm almost embarrassed to post this because it's so easy (which I will admit, is my kind of cooking). But I thought I'd share anyway because who doesn't love a 2.5 point piece of pie?

Banana Cream Pie

• packet of fat free sugar free banana cream pie pudding mix by Jello
• 1 3/4 cup of skim milk
• 2 small bananas
• reduced fat pre-made graham cracker crust
• Cool Whip Free

Line graham cracker crust with sliced bananas.

Whisk milk and pudding mix together for about a minute. Pour immediately into pie crust. Refrigerate for one hour (three for a firmer pie).

Cover top with Cool Whip Free. Cut into 8 slices.

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My pie was a little gooey because Kevin couldn't even wait the full hour before taking it out of the refrigerator, ready to cut into it. I was at least able to hold him off long enough to put the Cool Whip on. Still pretty yummy, gooey-ness and all.

One Ingredient Italian Ice

The AC in our building is broken and our apartment is a sweltering 84 degrees. I thought now would be as good of a time as any to try a really cool (literally!) summertime dessert I came across a few days ago at Stephanie Cooks. Enter Italian ice. Italian ice that has only one ingredient and is easy on the waistline!

Italian Ice

•  Fresh, chopped, frozen fruit (I used watermelon)

Place the frozen fruit pieces in a food processor.

If you want it to be choppy, like slushy ice, hit pulse a few times until the fruit it chopped up and resembles Italian ice.

If you prefer it more smooth, let the food processor run for about 2-3 minutes or until smooth like soft ice cream.

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My first attempt came out a little soupy (see picture), but I ate it anyway. It was still pretty great and I am SO glad I found this idea. It's as easy as pushing a button on a blender, which suits me perfectly. It was a wonderful relief to the no AC situation and I can tell you now it's going to be a staple for us this summer. I'm going to see if I can make a prettier batch tomorrow. :)