Banana Pudding

Servings

2–3 servings

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Ingredients

Pudding Base

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 small ripe banana
• 2 tbsp instant sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
• 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
• 1–2 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2–4 tbsp unsweetened almond milk

Optional Crunch / “Wafer” Layer

Choose one:

• Crushed low-carb cookies
• Chopped almonds or pecans
• Keto vanilla wafers
• Toasted coconut flakes

Optional Toppings

• Whipped cream
• Cinnamon
• Banana slices (small amount)
• Crushed nuts

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Instructions

1. Add to a blender or bowl:
   • Greek yogurt
   • banana
   • cream cheese
   • vanilla
   • sweetener
2. Blend or whisk until smooth.
3. Add:
   • vanilla protein powder
   • sugar-free pudding mix
4. Slowly mix in almond milk until pudding becomes smooth and creamy.
5. Chill for 30–60 minutes to thicken.
6. Layer in cups:
   • pudding
   • low-carb crunch layer
   • repeat
7. Top with whipped cream and a little cinnamon.

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Approximate Macros (per serving)

Depending on ingredients used:

• Protein: 22–30g
• Net carbs: 6–10g
• Fat: 6–12g
• Calories: 220–340

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Lower-Carb Banana Flavor Trick

To reduce carbs further:

• Use banana extract instead of real banana
• Add just 2–3 thin banana slices for aroma
• Use vanilla + cinnamon to boost “banana pudding” flavor perception

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Cottage Cheese Version (Higher Protein)

Replace Greek yogurt with blended cottage cheese.

This boosts protein and makes the pudding thicker and more cheesecake-like.