Healthy Protein Banana Pudding
Whip up this simple, high-protein, healthy banana pudding with just 5 ingredients! Made with cottage cheese, ripe bananas, and a touch of maple syrup, it’s just as delicious as it is nutritious. Ready to chill in 5 minutes, it's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Banana large and ripe
- 2 cups Low Fat Cottage Cheese
- 1 ½ tablespoons Maple Syrup
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract You can omit this, but it does provide the banana pudding with it's great flavor. Almond extract could be used too.
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon This is optional, but highly recommended.
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Process until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the batter to two small bowls, top with sliced bananas and sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Chill for 30 minutes then serve with vanilla wafer cookies or whatever you like!
Notes
- Recipe makes 2 servings. One serving equals 1/2 of the recipe.
- Use a banana that is ripe not one that is green as it will make the recipe bitter.
- Pudding Consistency: Adjust the thickness of the pudding by adding more or less cottage cheese, depending on whether you prefer a lighter or thicker texture.
- Storing: Store the pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.
- Banana Ripeness: For the best flavor and texture, use ripe bananas that are yellow with just a few brown spots. Overripe bananas can affect the color and consistency of the pudding, while under-ripe bananas may be too firm and not sweet enough.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 1mg