Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Easy Protein Banana Pudding! This delightful dessert is not only creamy and delicious but also packed with protein, thanks to its main ingredient—cottage cheese. Combining ripe bananas and a hint of maple syrup creates a naturally sweet flavor that satisfies your cravings without any refined sugars. Ideal for a quick snack or a post-dinner delight, this pudding is loved by both kids and adults. With just five simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this nutritious dessert that’s customizable to suit your taste. Top it off with banana slices or graham crackers for an added crunch. Enjoy this easy and healthy dessert that makes every occasion special!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 ripe banana
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Toppings: banana slices, crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, banana, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust consistency with milk if too thick.
- Taste the pudding and add more maple syrup if desired; blend again briefly.
- Spoon half of the mixture into jars, layer with toppings, then add the remaining pudding on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator 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 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg