Protein Banana Pudding (Printable)

Creamy layered pudding with Greek yogurt, protein powder, and fresh bananas. Ready in 45 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pudding Layer

01 - 2/3 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
02 - 1/3 cup vanilla whey protein powder
03 - 4 teaspoons sugar-free banana cream flavor instant pudding mix
04 - 2 teaspoons unsweetened almond milk

→ Layers & Toppings

05 - 3 whole sugar-free vanilla wafers, crushed
06 - 1/2 medium banana, sliced

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, protein powder, pudding mix, and almond milk in a medium bowl until completely smooth and creamy. Add additional almond milk by teaspoon if mixture is too thick.
02 - Distribute half the crushed vanilla wafers between two serving jars or cups, creating an even base layer in each.
03 - Arrange sliced bananas over the wafer layer, reserving a few slices for final garnish if desired.
04 - Spoon half the protein custard mixture over the banana slices in each jar, spreading evenly to cover.
05 - Repeat layering with remaining crushed wafers, banana slices, and finish with remaining protein custard on top.
06 - Refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and pudding to achieve proper consistency before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that nostalgic banana pudding flavor without the sugar crash that usually follows
  • Twenty grams of protein in what feels like a dessert is a victory worth celebrating
  • Everything comes together in fifteen minutes with zero cooking required
02 -
  • The longer this sits, the more the cookie layer softens into something that tastes remarkably like traditional banana pudding
  • Protein powder brands vary wildly in sweetness, so taste your mixture before layering and adjust accordingly
03 -
  • Freeze your banana slices for ten minutes before layering to keep them from browning as quickly
  • A drop of lemon juice tossed with the bananas helps maintain their bright yellow color
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