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Creamy & Easy Banana Pudding — High-Protein Twist

  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 85 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: High-Protein

Description

Silky, cool, and satisfyingly thick, this high protein banana pudding provides dessert with a protein boost, using Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and whey protein.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 360 g)
  • 240 ml (1 cup) whole milk or dairy alternative
  • 20 g (2 tbsp) cornstarch
  • 500 g (2 cups) nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 225 g (1 cup) small-curd cottage cheese
  • 60 g (2 scoops) unflavored whey protein isolate
  • 30 g (2 tbsp) maple syrup or honey
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp (0.5 g) fine salt
  • Optional garnish: sliced banana, toasted pecans, or crushed graham crackers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bananas and cornstarch slurry: Peel and mash 3 medium ripe bananas in a bowl until mostly smooth with small lumps. In a separate bowl, whisk 20 g cornstarch into 60 ml cold milk to make a smooth slurry.
  2. Heat the milk and banana mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine 180 ml milk and the mashed bananas. Heat over medium until warm and aromatic, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Thicken the mixture: Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the warm milk and banana, and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Cool slightly, then blend in cottage cheese: Remove from heat and let cool briefly. Transfer the mixture to a blender with cottage cheese, whey protein, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  5. Temper in the Greek yogurt: Place Greek yogurt in a large bowl and pour about one-third of the warm custard into the yogurt, whisking to loosen. Fold tempered yogurt back into the remaining custard.
  6. Taste, adjust, and chill: Adjust sweetness if needed. Pour into airtight containers or jars. Chill for at least 1 hour to set.
  7. Serve and garnish: Slice one banana and fan over servings, or sprinkle with toasted pecans or graham crackers. Serve cold or allow to warm slightly before serving.

Notes

Avoid grainy texture by blending the protein powder with milk before adding cornstarch. Can be stored in airtight containers for up to 3–4 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 4.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg

Find it online: https://chroka.com/high-protein-banana-pudding/