Protein Banana Pudding with Cottage Cheese

This protein banana pudding with cottage cheese is a healthier twist on traditional banana pudding! It’s made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, ripe bananas, pudding mix, and protein powder for an extra protein boost. Individual servings are assembled in jars with layers of crushed vanilla wafers, banana slices, creamy banana pudding, and fluffy whipped cream.

This high-protein banana pudding is so good and could not be easier to make. Just blend the ingredients, assemble, chill the mixture, and enjoy! It’s one of my favorite easy no-bake desserts! What makes this recipe special is that I used whipped cottage cheese instead of Greek yogurt. It’s just as creamy and protein-packed, but less tart, so the banana flavor really shines through. Love banana flavor? Don’t miss our banana cream pie with graham cracker crust and easy banana cream pie with pudding!

🔎 Quick Look: Cottage Cheese Protein Banana Pudding

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
• ⏱️ Cook Time: 0 minutes
• 🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes + chilling time
• 🍽 Calories: ~270 kcal per serving
• 👥 Servings: 2 servings
• 🥣 Key Ingredients: Cottage cheese, bananas, protein powder, instant pudding mix, vanilla wafers, whipped cream
• 👩‍🍳 Cook Method: No-Bake Recipe
• ⭐ Difficulty: Easy

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Delicious: It has a delicious banana flavor with a creamy pudding consistency.
• Protein-Packed: The cottage cheese adds creaminess and boosts the protein content. This recipe is packed with about 17 grams of protein per serving!
• Quick & Easy: This recipe is easy to prepare. There is minimal prep time and we used simple ingredients. This recipe only takes about ten minutes to make!
• Healthier Dessert: It’s a healthier alternative that is still rich and creamy.
• Simple Ingredients: There are no eggs, condensed milk, or butter.
• No-Bake: No baking is required to make this recipe!

Key Ingredients

• Cottage Cheese: You can use low-fat, fat-free, or full-fat cottage cheese. You can’t taste the cottage cheese in this banana pudding. It just makes it creamy and adds protein! The cottage cheese is whipped for a smooth and creamy texture. For more delicious desserts with cottage cheese, try our high-protein strawberry mousse and decadent cottage cheese chocolate pudding!
• Bananas: Use ripe bananas for a sweet banana flavor. Blend one banana with the pudding mixture and slice the other for layering.
• Pudding Mix: You can use a vanilla instant pudding mix or a sugar-free instant pudding mix. The pudding mix helps thicken the banana pudding and gives it a classic pudding flavor.
• Protein Powder: Use your favorite vanilla protein powder. The protein powder adds sweetness and additional protein.
• Vanilla Wafers: Layer this banana pudding with crushed mini vanilla wafers.
• Whipped Cream: When ready to serve, add your favorite whipped topping.

Find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.

Substitutions & Variations

• Protein Powder to Use: For this recipe, use your favorite vanilla protein powder that you like the taste of.
• Add Maple Syrup: This protein banana pudding is already sweet from the pudding mix, ripe banana, and protein powder. However, if you prefer it sweeter, add 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup or sugar-free maple syrup. Or, you could add honey or your sweetener of choice.
• Banana Pudding Mix: You can substitute the vanilla instant pudding mix for a banana-flavored instant pudding mix. Then, you can reduce the amount of banana you blend in with the cottage cheese to half a banana or add the whole banana for even more banana flavor.
• Sugar-Free Pudding: You can make this recipe with sugar-free vanilla instant pudding mix instead. However, the amount of pudding mix to add will be different. If you use sugar-free instant pudding mix, use 2 ½ teaspoons for this recipe.
• Vanilla Wafer Cookies to Use: I used mini Nilla wafers. If you prefer, use sugar-free vanilla wafers or omit them. Or, substitute them for graham crackers or ladyfingers.
• Make it Gluten-Free: To make this protein banana pudding gluten-free, use gluten-free vanilla wafers or omit them. Also, ensure your instant pudding mix is gluten-free.

How to Make Protein Banana Pudding with Cottage Cheese

1. Add the vanilla wafers to a Ziploc bag. Then, seal the bag and lightly crush the wafers.

2. Peel the bananas. Slice one banana and set it aside. The other banana will be blended. Add the cottage cheese, one banana, vanilla instant pudding mix, vanilla protein powder, and vanilla extract to a blender.

3. Blend the ingredients until smooth and combined. Taste and, as an option, add a touch of maple syrup or sugar-free maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.

4. Assemble each serving of banana pudding in an airtight jar, container, bowl, or cup. Add a layer of crushed vanilla wafers, a few banana slices, and the blended banana pudding mixture. Continue these layers until you reach the top of the jar.

5. Chill the assembled banana pudding in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or a few hours. When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

Layer this banana pudding with crushed vanilla wafers and banana slices. After assembling it, chill it in the fridge. Then, top with your favorite whipped cream before serving. You can also sprinkle more crushed vanilla wafers over the top or add more banana slices. As an optional topping, add some coconut flakes or a light dusting of cinnamon.

Storage Instructions

Store leftover protein banana pudding in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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