Description
A creamy high-protein banana pudding made with Greek yogurt, protein powder, and ripe bananas for a quick, healthy, and satisfying dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 6–8 vanilla wafers or graham crackers, crushed (optional)
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mash ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, protein powder, milk, honey, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and salt until creamy.
- Stir mashed bananas into the mixture until fully combined.
- For thicker pudding, refrigerate for 20–30 minutes or gently heat on low for 3–5 minutes while stirring.
- Spoon into serving cups or bowls.
- Top with crushed wafers or graham crackers and cinnamon if desired.
- Serve chilled or immediately.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and flavor.
- Adjust protein powder based on taste and brand sweetness.
- For dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt and milk.
- Add chia seeds for extra fiber and thickness.
- Best served chilled for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0–5 minutes (optional thickening)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
