🍌 Creamy Banana Protein Dessert (Banana Pudding Style)

Prep time: 5 minutes
Chill time: optional but recommended
Serves: 1 big bowl (or 2 small jars)

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Ingredients

• 170 g (¾ cup) plain Greek yogurt (0–2% for best texture)
• ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (optional but boosts protein + creaminess)
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 scoop (25–30 g) vanilla protein powder
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup / honey / zero-cal sweetener (to taste)
• 2–3 tbsp milk (any kind, just to thin slightly)

Optional “banana pudding” add-ins

• Crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
• Extra banana slices
• Light whipped topping or coconut whip
• Dash of cinnamon or pinch of salt (secret weapon)

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Instructions

1. Blend it creamy
   • Add Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, banana, protein powder, vanilla, sweetener, and milk to a blender.
   • Blend until ultra smooth and pudding-thick.
2. Taste + adjust
   • More sweetness? Add it.
   • Too thick? Splash of milk.
   • Too thin? Chill it (it thickens fast).
3. Assemble (optional but elite)
   • Layer cream with crushed vanilla wafers and banana slices in a jar.
   • Repeat layers for full banana-pudding energy ✨
4. Chill
   • Refrigerate 20–30 minutes for peak pudding texture
     (or eat immediately—still amazing)

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Macros (approx.)

• Protein: 30–40 g
• Calories: ~280–330 kcal
• Texture: thick, creamy, spoon-worthy

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Why this slaps

• Feels like dessert 🍮
• Eats like pudding
• Fuels like a protein shake 💪

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Variations

• Extra thick: add 1–2 tsp instant pudding mix (sugar-free)
• Vegan: plant yogurt + plant protein
• Meal prep: make 3–4 jars for the week
• Banana cream pie vibes: add white chocolate protein + graham crust