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Protein-Packed Banana Pudding

A delightful and nutritious twist on the classic banana pudding, this recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while being mindful of your health.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas Choose very ripe bananas for best sweetness.
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt For extra creaminess, use full-fat Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup almond milk You can substitute with any milk of your choice.
  • 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or banana flavor) Chocolate protein powder can add a rich flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup Adjust based on your sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • as needed pieces Nilla wafers or graham crackers For layering.
  • as needed pieces chopped nuts or chocolate chips Optional, for topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, almond milk, protein powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
Assembly
  1. Layer the banana puree, yogurt mixture, and Nilla wafers or graham crackers in cups or a serving dish.
  2. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the yogurt mixture on top.
  3. Top with chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
Chilling
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For best texture, store the layers separately to keep the wafers crunchy.