High-Protein Banana Pudding Recipe
This High-Protein Banana Pudding is a creamy, delicious twist on the classic dessert, packed with protein to satisfy your sweet tooth while fueling your body. Made with vanilla protein powder, instant pudding mix, high-protein yogurt, ripe bananas, and crunchy Nilla Wafers, it’s a rich treat perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 (3.4-oz.) package vanilla instant pudding mix
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole or nondairy milk, cold
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup high-protein vanilla yogurt (such as Siggi’s)
Other Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, thinly sliced
- 27 Nilla Wafers, lightly crumbled, plus 4 whole wafers for topping
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla protein powder and instant pudding mix to combine evenly.
- Add milk: Slowly stream in the cold milk while continuously whisking to avoid lumps, continuing for about 1 minute until you achieve a smooth mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 40 minutes or up to overnight. The pudding at this stage will be slightly looser than traditional pudding.
- Whip cream and yogurt: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream at medium-high speed using a handheld mixer until soft peaks form. Add the high-protein vanilla yogurt and continue beating for another 30 to 60 seconds until stiff peaks form. Reserve 1/2 cup of this whipped cream mixture in the refrigerator for topping later.
- Fold mixtures: Gently fold the remaining whipped cream mixture into the chilled milk and pudding mixture using a rubber spatula, mixing carefully until no streaks remain and the pudding is evenly combined.
- Assemble pudding jars: In serving jars or glasses, layer 1/4 cup of pudding mixture, 4 to 5 slices of banana, and about 2 crumbled Nilla Wafers. Repeat these layers once more and finish off with an additional 1/4 cup of pudding mixture.
- Garnish and serve: Top each pudding with a spoonful of the reserved whipped cream, a whole Nilla Wafer, and a few banana slices for an attractive finish. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with whipping cream or use a nondairy milk option.
- The pudding mixture can be refrigerated overnight for convenience, but add the wafers just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- This recipe makes approximately 6 servings depending on jar size.
- Ensure to use a high-quality vanilla protein powder for optimal taste.
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