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High-Protein Banana Pudding
Alice

High-Protein Banana Pudding Recipe

This High-Protein Banana Pudding delivers 30g of creamy, delicious protein in every serving, made with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and real banana flavor. It tastes indulgent like classic banana pudding but fuels your body like a post-workout recovery meal. Perfect for healthy dessert cravings, meal prep, or a macro-friendly snack anytime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Post-workout, Snack
Cuisine: American-inspired, Healthy, High-Protein
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large ripe banana
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt 0% or 2%
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 –2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 –3 tbsp sweetener of choice allulose or monk fruit works best
  • 2 –4 tbsp almond milk adjust as needed
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: cinnamon sugar-free cookies, chia seeds, nuts, caramel drizzle

Method
 

  1. Prep the banana: Slice half the banana for layering and keep the rest aside for blending.
  2. Blend the pudding base: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, the remaining banana, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Add almond milk as needed. Blend until completely silky and smooth.
  3. Adjust sweetness & texture: Taste and adjust sweetness. If too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time. If too thin, add 1–2 tablespoons more protein powder or Greek yogurt.
  4. Assemble: Layer pudding with banana slices, crushed healthy cookies, chia seeds, or granola if desired.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate 1–2 hours for the best thick, creamy texture.
  6. Serve & store: Enjoy immediately or store in airtight jars for up to 4 days. Add banana slices right before eating.