Description
This Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding is a quick, high-protein dessert that combines the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. It’s an easy, healthy alternative to traditional banana pudding and takes just 5 minutes to prepare!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or more for sweetness)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
- For serving: Vanilla cookies, whipped topping, and extra banana slices (optional)
Instructions
1. Blend the Ingredients:
Add the cottage cheese, banana, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Serve:
Spoon the pudding into bowls and serve with vanilla cookies, whipped topping, and extra banana slices if desired.
Notes
- Sweetness Level: Adjust the sweetness by adding more maple syrup or honey.
- Flavor Add-ins: Add peanut butter, mini chocolate chips, or a drizzle of caramel for extra indulgence.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use a dairy-free cottage cheese substitute for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
