Description
Indulge your sweet tooth with this Easy Protein Banana Pudding, a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic dessert. This quick recipe combines creamy cottage cheese and ripe bananas for a satisfying treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with 15 grams of protein per serving, it’s an excellent post-workout boost or a guilt-free snack. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this delightful pudding in under five minutes! Customize with your favorite toppings, like banana slices or crushed graham crackers, to create your perfect dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 ripe banana
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: banana slices, crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, ripe banana, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more maple syrup if desired.
- Divide the pudding into jars or food containers.
- Top with banana slices and crushed graham crackers.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg