Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Easy Protein Banana Pudding, a delightful twist on a classic dessert that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Made primarily with cottage cheese, this pudding is rich in protein while keeping added sugars low. In just five minutes, you can whip up this delicious treat, making it perfect for a quick snack or a guilt-free dessert. With natural sweetness from maple syrup and the delightful flavor of ripe bananas, this pudding offers a wholesome indulgence that can be enjoyed anytime—whether served in charming jars for a casual snack or presented beautifully at gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 ripe banana
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Banana slices (for topping)
- Crushed graham crackers (for topping)
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth. If needed, add a splash of milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Divide half the pudding between two jars or containers. Layer with banana slices and crushed graham crackers.
- Add remaining pudding on top and finish with more banana slices and graham cracker crumbs.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg