Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Easy Protein Banana Pudding, a guilt-free dessert that marries health and taste. This quick and simple recipe features cottage cheese as a base, delivering a satisfying protein boost with every spoonful. Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and a hint of maple syrup, this pudding is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings while keeping your nutrition in check. Whether enjoyed as a post-workout snack or a family dessert, this versatile treat can be customized with your favorite toppings like nuts or berries. In just minutes, you can whip up a deliciously healthy dessert that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 ripe banana
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: banana slices
- Optional: crushed graham crackers for topping
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender until smooth, adding milk if needed for consistency.
- Divide the mixture into jars or containers. Layer with banana slices and crushed graham crackers.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg