Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream

Diabetic-Friendly Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream

✅ Why This Works

• No added sugar
• Higher protein (Greek yogurt base)
• Lower carb than traditional pudding
• Fiber from chia helps blunt glucose rise

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📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 cup plain nonfat or 2% Greek yogurt
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp powdered monk fruit or stevia (to taste)
• ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped
• ½ small banana, thinly sliced
• Optional: 2 tbsp sugar-free vanilla pudding mix (for thicker texture)

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👩‍🍳 Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk yogurt, almond milk, vanilla, sweetener, and chia seeds.
2. Let sit 10–15 minutes to thicken (or refrigerate 1 hour).
3. Fold in strawberries.
4. Layer into small dessert cups with banana slices.
5. Chill before serving.

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📊 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 120–150
• Carbs: 14–18g
• Fiber: 3–4g
• Protein: 10–14g
• Net carbs: ~11–14g

(Traditional pudding desserts can run 35–50g carbs per serving.)

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🍌 Blood Sugar Tips

• Keep banana to 2–3 slices per serving
• Use slightly green (less ripe) bananas — lower glycemic impact
• Pair with a protein-based meal rather than eating alone
• Portion control: ½–¾ cup serving

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🥥 Even Lower-Carb Option

• Skip banana entirely
• Add extra strawberries
• Mix in 1 tbsp almond butter for healthy fats
• Top with crushed unsweetened coconut