Not too much to share on the meal front so far today…I guess it’s a good thing I have something else yummy to share.
Mid-morning, after completing a great workout (these walking intervals + some upper body weight supersets), I snacked on half of a banana with some peanut butter.
Always delicious…not always so exciting to look at.
As I type this, I’m currently snacking on this lunch before I head out for the afternoon.
Again, it’s nothing exciting…some leftover veggies with hummus and a can of chicken mixed with a few spoonfuls of leftover guacamole from yesterday. I had accidentally opened an extra can of chicken yesterday for the buffalo bites I made, so I figured I’d make use of it today.
The guac had great flavor, so it’s actually making my little chicken salad quite tasty!
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So over the weekend, I shared a little dessert that I put together to bring to the Turkey Bowl. My first attempt at the recipe totally failed, and actually resulted in Jay and I having to stop at the grocery store at 11:45pm on the way home from our Friday date night.
Luckily, the second time did the trick.
Many of you commented that it looked sort of like a candy corn dessert, which it totally does…but it totally is not candy corn.
I love this recipe because it requires no baking, comes together fairly easily, and well, it tastes pretty darn delicious. It starts with a crunchy graham cracker crumb bottom, topped with a light and sweet cream cheese layer, followed by creamy vanilla and butterscotch pudding layers, and finally, a layer of light whipped topping.
I had no idea whether or not it would be good, which made me nervous because I like to at least test a new recipe before forcing it upon others. But I figured it probably wouldn’t have really looked too good walking into a party with a dessert missing a random piece from the corner. 
Creamy Vanilla Butterscotch Pudding Dessert
- Total Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1-1/2 cups graham crackers crumbs (about one sleeve)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 4 ounces light tub-style cream cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (I used Neufchâtel 1/3 Less Fat)
- 3-1/4 cups skim milk, divided
- 1 tub (8 ounces) light whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (4-serving) package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (4-serving) package sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix
- sugar-free caramel ice cream topping, for drizzling
Directions:
Place melted butter in a 9×13” baking dish. Add graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar. Mix well and pat crumbs onto bottom of pan. Refrigerate while preparing fillings.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheeses, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped topping and spread evenly over the crust.
Whisk vanilla pudding mix with 1-1/2 cups milk for 2 minutes or until smooth. Spoon dollops of vanilla pudding on top of the cream cheese layer and smooth the entire layer. Place in refrigerator while you whisk the butterscotch pudding mix with 1-1/2 cups of milk. Carefully spoon the butterscotch pudding on top of vanilla pudding and smooth.
Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, drizzle with caramel topping, if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Eat More of What You Love
I can definitely foresee making this again in the future and possibly playing around with some of the pudding flavors…Pumpkin/White Chocolate? Chocolate/Cheesecake? Lemon/Vanilla?
Ooooo, the possibilities!
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Oh my gosh, this looks dangerously delicious!
Oh yum! I am a huge fan of butterscotch. I hate that I can’t find any all-natural butterscotch chips, and I hate that once I open the bag I can’t quit eating them. Other than that, they’re great! haha Of course, I love the pudding too.
Tiff (@LoveSweatBeers) recently posted..I’m Cooked
Love the PB and banana snack! Thats one of my favorites.
Mhmm, wow! That pudding dessert looks amazing!
Shannon (Healthiful Balance) recently posted..My First Zumba Class
Yum, to all of it!
Jai recently posted..Sweet Revenge
This looks really good! I think a Pumpkin/White Chocolate combo sounds genius!
Natalie @ Free Range Human recently posted..More Than The Miles
mmm that looks so good! I love any type of layered dessert like that!
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction recently posted..Dinner Party Extravaganza & A Strange Oatmeal Combo
I just made basically the same dessert but with pumpkin spice pudding. My BILs loved it. They don’t normally eat sweets (I know, who are they!!!) so having them rave about it made my day!!!!
Sue
You can’t tease us with a dessert on Monday morning – this is when we’re supposed to be the healthiest!!
Alyssa @ Life a la Wife recently posted..Sunday Stuff – 11/4
I just commented on your previous post that I was eagerly waiting for the recipe…oops! Looks delicious and can’t wait to try it!
I love pudding-y cool whip desserts like that! Banana pudding is amazing! Although I am not a fan of the sugar free puddings, I guess maybe the cook and serve would work if I cooled it first.
Lindsay @ Fuel My Family recently posted..Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Breakfast Scones
I was completely wrong with the banoffi pie then! Love butterscotch so I’d say it was awesome!
Michelle@Peachy Palate recently posted..Tofu to Swoon Over
Hahaha, I was wondering what that was each time you posted it?! What is banoffi pie??
Oh my god you don’t have it there? Layered biscuit, like a cheesecake base, caramel, banana and then whipped cream…sometimes dusted with chocolate if you fancy it!
Michelle@Peachy Palate recently posted..Tofu to Swoon Over
Drooling on my keyboard…that looks so delicious! I love all the different layers to it! Pudding is probably one of my favorite desserts, besides cheesecake.
Lisa recently posted..Fitness and Forgiving
That dessert is making me drool in the library. Looks so tasty!!!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape recently posted..Steak Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Vinaigrette
That looks too good! The pumpkin/white chocolate and the lemon/vanilla combos sound awesome!
Tina @ Best Body Fitness recently posted..Wild Weekend
Oooh the pumpkin/white chocolate or lemon/vanilla combos sound awesome! I love that it’s a no-bake recipe!
michelle kim recently posted..Celebration Time! And Swollen Arms…
Ohhh chocolate cheesecake would be amazing!
Ashlee recently posted..Dresses + BJs
This looks so good! All of your desserts do, though, so I don’t know why you’d worry about sharing them with people before trying them
the pumpkin and chocolate sound good! Although I like the flavors you used for this one too!
Sarah recently posted..And back to your regularly scheduled programming…
I hate when I make a new recipe to take somewhere and am not able to try it first…always scares me! Glad your new recipe turned out great!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted..WIAW: October 31, 2012 + Happy World Vegan Day!
What a wonderful looking pudding! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. It would be a delicious fall dessert!
A chocolate and cheesecake version would be to die for! Definitely vote that you make that. :-p
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles recently posted..6 Down, 6 To Go.
I love butterscotch. SO delicious. This looks great to take to a party or get-together!
Annette@FitnessPerks recently posted..Massage Benefits + Weekend Recap
I nominated you for the inspiring blogger award!!
Chelsea @ GlitterAndSweat recently posted..Fam Bam!!
Oh thank you for posting this! Just thank you.
Lauren recently posted..Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
That sounds delicious!!! I made something similar not too long ago but will def give your recipe a try!
Mabelle @ Dance, Love, Dine recently posted..Rant Post: Spending the day inside a refrigirator
Oh my gosh, this looks so good. I am excited for the future combinations you are thinking of
Chocolate cheesecake would be my vote!
Chelsea@Ahintofhealthy recently posted..Weekend Highlights
Yum! This looks awesome. Love that it’s a lighter version, too!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..18 weeks: OK, now I look pregnant.
Wow that definitely looks delicious and the ingredients don’t look too naughty. Sadly though in Australia a lot of those items aren’t available to us
Emilie @ Hungry Delights recently posted..Last Chance Survey
Hey girl
Aren’t you concerned with artificial sweetners in sugar free products like the pudding?? I’m 26, found out i had cancer and fake sweetners are awful. They cause cancer. Do some research and save yourself from getting something that could be prevented. Artificial sweetners kill.
Looks yummy! Hmm chicken in a can- that’s a new thing around Australia but I don’t know it seems to gross me out for some reason. How do you find it? I can do tuna and stuff but chicken…hmm.
Bek @ Crave recently posted..The ‘Ideal’ Group Fitness Participant
I don’t mind it in a pinch.
Thanks for yet another delicious dessert idea, Courtney! Looks amazing, and I just so happen to have friends coming over tonight…hmm…coincidence?
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