Best High Protein Banana Pudding

Here’s a high-protein banana pudding recipe that’s creamy, sweet, and packed with protein—perfect for a dessert or snack without the guilt. 🍌💪

High-Protein Banana Pudding

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 2 ripe bananas 🍌

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

• ½ cup vanilla protein powder (whey, plant, or casein)

• 2 tbsp chia seeds or cornstarch (for thickening)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tbsp sweetener (optional, like honey, maple syrup, or stevia)

• Pinch of salt

• Optional toppings: crushed low-carb cookies, granola, chopped nuts, or sliced bananas

Instructions

1. Blend base

   • In a blender, combine bananas, milk, protein powder, vanilla, sweetener, and salt. Blend until smooth.

2. Thicken the pudding

   • Option A – Chia seeds: Stir in chia seeds, let sit in the fridge for 15–20 minutes (stir once midway) until thickened.

   • Option B – Cornstarch: Pour mixture into a small saucepan, sprinkle cornstarch, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens (5–7 minutes).

3. Chill (optional)

   • For a cooler, firmer pudding, refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

4. Serve

   • Scoop into bowls and top with optional toppings like crushed cookies, granola, or nuts.

Macros (approx., per serving, using whey protein and almond milk)

• Calories: ~180

• Protein: 20–22 g

• Carbs: 20 g (mostly from banana)

• Fat: 2–3 g

• Fiber: 3 g

Tips

• For extra creaminess, replace ½ cup almond milk with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (blended smooth).

• Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.

• Swap vanilla protein powder for chocolate for a choco-banana pudding twist.

• Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

If you want, I can also give a low-carb, ultra-high-protein version that’s almost entirely protein and very little sugar—still tastes creamy and banana-y.