PEANUT BUTTER BANANA PUDDING (Diabetic Instructions Included)

* = check diabetic alternative at the end of the recipe

1 cup sugar*
3 tbsp all-purpose flour****
dash of salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk
1 cup fat-free milk
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 pkg (9-oz) chocolate wafers***
4 med bananas, sliced
1 tub (8-oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed**
1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped

In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt; using a wire whisk, whisk in the eggs and milk. Cook, whisking constantly, over low heat until until thickened; approximately 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla; set aside.

Spread 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter between 2 chocolate wafers to form a sandwich; repeat until all are used. Place the sandwich cookies in the bottom of a three-quart bowl and top with the sliced bananas. Pour the custard over the bananas; cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

To serve, spread the whipped topping over the custard and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts.

*Diabetics substitute Splenda granular for the sugar.
**Diabetics substitute Sugar-Free whipped topping for the regular whipped topping.
***Diabetics substitute sugar-free chocolate wafers.
****Diabetics substitute white whole wheat flour

 This is a file photo credit Cakes by Tracy used for reference only. Not this exact recipe.