Ingredients
Pudding Base
- 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- ½ cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or casein)
- 2–3 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp banana extract (key for flavor)
- 2–4 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (to adjust texture)
“Banana” Layer (Low-Carb Trick)
- ½ tsp banana extract (optional extra boost)
- ¼ tsp turmeric (very small amount for color, optional)
- OR ½ cup very thinly sliced strawberries (for natural fruit option)
Crunch Layer (Optional)
- ¼ cup crushed low-carb vanilla wafers OR almond flour cookies
- OR 2 tbsp chopped pecans
Topping
- Whipped cream (sugar-free if desired)
- Cinnamon or crushed nuts
Instructions
1. Make Smooth Base
In a blender or bowl combine:
- Greek yogurt
- blended cottage cheese
- protein powder
- sweetener
- vanilla extract
- banana extract
Blend or whisk until completely smooth.
Add almond milk a little at a time until pudding-like consistency.
2. Layer the Pudding
In serving cups or a dish:
- Add a layer of crushed cookies/nuts (optional)
- Add pudding layer
- Repeat layers if desired
3. Chill
Refrigerate at least 1–2 hours for best texture.
4. Top & Serve
Add:
- whipped cream
- crushed nuts
- cinnamon dusting
Approximate Nutrition (per serving)
Depends on protein powder used.
- Protein: 18–25g
- Net carbs: 4–7g
- Fat: 4–8g
Low-Carb Banana Flavor Hack
Since real bananas are high carb, flavor comes from:
- banana extract
- vanilla
- a tiny pinch of cinnamon
