Healthy Protein Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers and Fresh Banana Recipe
Healthy and delicious Protein Banana Pudding made with layers of creamy protein custard, sugar-free vanilla wafers, and fresh banana slices. This no-cook dessert is quick to prepare, packed with protein, and perfect as a snack or light dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30-45 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 2 portions 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Protein Pudding
- 0.67 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (150g)
- 0.33 cup whey vanilla protein powder (30g)
- 4 teaspoons banana cream flavor instant pudding mix, sugar-free (11g)
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened almond milk (10ml)
Layer Components
- 3 whole vanilla wafers, sugar-free recommended (14g), crushed
- 0.5 whole medium banana, sliced (60g)
Instructions
- Prepare the protein pudding: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the non-fat Greek yogurt, vanilla whey protein powder, banana cream instant pudding mix, and almond milk. Add the almond milk gradually, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a smooth, pudding-like consistency.
- Prepare the layering ingredients: Crush the sugar-free vanilla wafers into small pieces and slice the banana evenly to use in the layering.
- Assemble the pudding layers: In jars or serving cups, start by adding a layer of the protein pudding, followed by a layer of crushed vanilla wafers, then a layer of banana slices. Repeat these layers once more to create two layers of each ingredient.
- Chill the pudding: Place the assembled pudding in the refrigerator and chill for at least 15 to 30 minutes. This helps the flavors to meld and improves the pudding’s texture.
- Serve and enjoy: Once chilled, serve the protein banana pudding directly from the jars or cups for a convenient and nutritious dessert or snack.
Notes
- Use cold milk and yogurt for best consistency and texture.
- Add almond milk gradually to avoid making the custard runny.
- Choose ripe but firm bananas without brown spots for optimal flavor and texture.
- You can substitute regular vanilla wafers or graham crackers if sugar-free versions are not available.
- Store any leftovers refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Keywords: protein banana pudding, healthy dessert, sugar-free vanilla wafers, protein custard, no-bake pudding, low-fat snack
