Description

A quick and healthy take on classic banana pudding, this Easy Protein Banana Pudding combines ripe bananas with vanilla protein powder, almond milk, and Greek yogurt for a creamy, nutritious dessert or snack. Sweetened naturally and layered with crunchy graham crackers, it’s a perfect no-cook, protein-packed treat that can be prepared in minutes and chilled to perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

Banana Layer

3 ripe bananas, sliced into thin rounds

Pudding Mixture

2 cups almond milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Greek yogurt
A pinch of salt
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)

Topping

1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
Reserved banana slices for garnish

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Instructions

Gather Ingredients: Assemble all the ingredients needed for the pudding to ensure a smooth cooking process without any interruptions.
Prepare Bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them into thin rounds, setting aside some slices for garnish later.
Mix Pudding Base: In a blender, combine almond milk, vanilla protein powder, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, a pinch of salt, and honey or maple syrup if using.
Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring the protein powder is fully incorporated without lumps.
Layer the Pudding: In individual serving dishes or a large dish, layer a portion of banana slices at the bottom, then pour a layer of the pudding mixture over them. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
Chill: Cover the dish(es) with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to allow the pudding to set and the flavors to meld.
Garnish and Serve: Before serving, top the pudding with reserved banana slices and sprinkle crushed graham crackers for added texture and flavor.

Notes

For a sweeter pudding, add honey or maple syrup to taste.
You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based or dairy milk.
Use gluten-free graham crackers to make this dessert gluten-free.
Chilling time can be extended overnight for a firmer texture.
This pudding is best consumed within 2 days for freshness.