Here’s a delicious, creamy, and high-protein take on banana cream pudding 🍌💪—perfect for a dessert that fuels your muscles or just satisfies a sweet tooth without too much guilt.
🍌 High-Protein Banana Cream Pudding
⏱ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Chill: 1–2 hours
- Serves: 2–4
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond/cashew milk)
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (whey, casein, or plant-based)
- 2 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker texture)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: sliced bananas, crushed nuts, dark chocolate shavings, or granola
Instructions
1️⃣ Mash and mix
- Mash the bananas in a medium bowl until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, protein powder, cornstarch, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
2️⃣ Cook the pudding
- Pour the milk mixture into a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until it starts to thicken (5–7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the mashed bananas until smooth.
3️⃣ Chill
- Pour pudding into individual serving cups or a small dish.
- Refrigerate 1–2 hours until set and cold.
🌟 Tips for Extra Creaminess
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness
- For even thicker pudding, replace ¼ cup milk with Greek yogurt
- Blend the pudding for a silky texture before chilling
🔄 Variations
- Chocolate banana protein pudding: Add 1–2 tsp cocoa powder
- Peanut butter banana: Stir in 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
- Layered parfait: Alternate pudding with granola or sliced fruit
This recipe is high in protein, naturally sweet, and lower in sugar than traditional banana pudding. Perfect for a post-workout treat or a guilt-free dessert.
If you want, I can also create a no-cook, 5-minute version of high-protein banana cream pudding that’s even faster for busy mornings.
Do you want me to do that?
