Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Easy Protein Banana Pudding—a nutritious dessert that satisfies your sweet cravings while keeping your health goals in check. This creamy treat combines protein-rich cottage cheese with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, making it the perfect post-workout snack or a guilt-free dessert after dinner. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile pudding is customizable to match your taste preferences. Top it with fresh fruits, nuts, or a drizzle of nut butter to elevate its flavor and nutrition. With its rich texture and delicious banana flavor, you won’t even realize you’re enjoying a healthy option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, banana, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Spoon half of the mixture into two jars or containers.
- Layer banana slices and crushed graham crackers on top of each jar.
- Add the remaining pudding mixture and finish with more banana slices and graham cracker crumbs.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 10mg