Description
This quick and healthy Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding blends cottage cheese, ripe banana, and a touch of maple syrup for a creamy, high-protein treat. Ready in just 5 minutes and perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, it’s customizable with your favorite toppings and requires no cooking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
Optional Toppings
- Vanilla cookies
- Whipped topping
- Banana slices
- Granola
- Chopped nuts
- Drizzle of peanut butter
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Place the cottage cheese, ripe banana, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon into a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining.
- Portion: Pour the blended pudding into serving bowls or jars, dividing evenly between servings.
- Add Toppings: Top with your desired toppings such as vanilla cookies, whipped topping, banana slices, granola, nuts, or a drizzle of peanut butter for extra flavor and texture.
- Chill (Optional): For a thicker, set pudding, refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy your cottage cheese banana pudding immediately, or store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for later.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Customize toppings with granola, chopped nuts, or peanut butter for added crunch and flavor.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave syrup if preferred.
- For a firmer pudding, allow it to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (half recipe)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
