Here’s a creamy, naturally sweet, protein-packed version of a classic favorite 🍌✨

🍌🥣 High-Protein Banana Pudding

Creamy • Comforting • No-Bake • Protein-Packed

This high-protein banana pudding tastes like classic Southern banana pudding, but it’s lighter, higher in protein, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a post-workout treat.

⏱ Time & Yield

Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 30 minutes
Serves: 3–4

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (or thick Greek yogurt)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 large ripe banana
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or monk fruit (optional)
• 2 tbsp sugar-free vanilla pudding mix (optional, for classic flavor)

Optional layers/toppings

• Sliced bananas
• Crushed high-protein cookies or vanilla wafers
• Whipped cream or coconut cream
• Cinnamon or nutmeg

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Blend base:
Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, banana, vanilla, and sweetener to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

2️⃣ Thicken (optional):
Blend in pudding mix if using.

3️⃣ Chill:
Refrigerate 20–30 minutes to thicken and chill.

4️⃣ Assemble:
Layer pudding with banana slices and crushed cookies. Finish with whipped topping if desired.

5️⃣ Serve:
Enjoy cold and creamy.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving – approx, without cookies)

• Calories: ~190
• Protein: ~20–24 g
• Carbs: ~18 g
• Fat: ~3 g
• Sugar: ~9 g

✔ high protein
✔ gluten-free
✔ no bake
✔ great for meal prep
✔ kid-friendly

💡 Tips & Variations

• Even higher protein: add an extra 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or half scoop protein
• Keto-style: replace banana with banana extract + sweetener
• Chocolate banana: add 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• Meal prep: keeps 2–3 days in fridge
• Frozen treat: freeze into pops or bites