Ingredients
Base Pudding
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1½ cups milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (high-protein, thick)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickness)
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Layers & Toppings
- High-protein vanilla wafers or graham crackers
- Banana slices
- Crushed nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- Whipped Greek yogurt
- Cinnamon or nutmeg
🔥 How to Make High-Protein Banana Pudding
🍯 Step 1: Blend the Banana Base
Add bananas, milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, vanilla, salt, and sweetener to a blender. Blend until silky smooth with no lumps.
🍳 Step 2: Cook the Pudding
Pour the mixture into a saucepan. Whisk in cornstarch.
Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, for 5–8 minutes until thick and creamy. Do not boil.
❄️ Step 3: Cool & Set
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface to prevent skin.
Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until fully set.
🍰 Layered Banana Pudding (Optional but Delicious)
- Add a layer of crushed wafers
- Spoon banana pudding
- Add banana slices
- Repeat layers
- Top with whipped Greek yogurt
💪 Nutrition Benefits
- High protein: ~18–25g per serving
- No refined sugar
- Naturally sweet from bananas
- Supports muscle recovery & satiety
🔄 Easy Variations
🥜 Peanut Butter Banana
Add 1–2 tbsp natural peanut butter while blending.
🍫 Chocolate Banana
Mix in 1 tbsp cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder.
🥥 Dairy-Free Version
Use coconut milk + plant-based protein powder.
🍯 Keto-Friendly Option
Use sugar-free sweetener & reduce banana to 1 small.
🧊 Storage Tips
- Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge
- Store in airtight containers
- Best texture when chilled overnight
⭐ Serving Ideas
- Breakfast pudding bowl
- Post-workout dessert
- Healthy party dessert cups
- Kids-friendly snack