Description
Indulge your sweet cravings with this Easy Protein Banana Pudding, a delightful treat that combines flavor and nutrition effortlessly. Made primarily with cottage cheese, this creamy dessert is not only rich in protein but also low in sugar, making it a guilt-free option for dessert lovers or anyone looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In just five minutes, you can whip up this satisfying pudding that’s perfect for snacks, meal prep, or a wholesome dessert after dinner. Customize the sweetness to your liking and enjoy it in jars for easy on-the-go snacking or present it beautifully in parfaits for entertaining. With its comforting blend of banana and vanilla, this pudding will surely become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 ripe banana
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Toppings: banana slices and crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, ripe banana, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spoon half the mixture into jars or containers. Layer with banana slices and crushed graham crackers.
- Add the remaining pudding on top and finish with more banana slices and graham cracker crumbs.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg