Description
Greek-inspired banana pudurt with protein showcases creamy textures and nourishing ingredients. Nutrient-dense layers offer delicious wellness for health-conscious individuals who seek balanced, satisfying meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (170 g / 6 oz) greek yogurt (plain or vanilla, 2% or full-fat)
- ½ scoop (15 g / 0.5 oz) vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ banana, mashed
- ½ banana, sliced
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ⅔ crushed vanilla wafers (or granola)
- 1 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
Instructions
- Blend Base: Whisk Greek yogurt in a mixing bowl, thoroughly incorporating mashed banana, protein powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and honey until achieving a smooth, uniform texture.
- Layer Composition: Artfully arrange banana slices across the yogurt surface, then strategically sprinkle crushed wafer fragments and chopped nuts to create a multi-dimensional textural landscape.
- Enhance Nutritional Profile: Delicately scatter chia seeds over the pudding, introducing an earthy undertone and boosting overall nutritional density.
- Serving Preparation: Optionally refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow ingredients to meld and intensify flavor complexity, then serve chilled or immediately, enjoying the harmonious blend of creamy and crunchy elements.
Notes
- Optimize Banana Ripeness: Select overripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and easier mashing, ensuring smoother texture and deeper flavor profile.
- Prevent Protein Powder Clumping: Sift protein powder before mixing or gradually add while whisking to eliminate lumps and achieve silky, uniform consistency.
- Customize Protein Sources: Swap protein powder with alternative options like collagen, plant-based protein, or Greek yogurt for diverse dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- Enhance Texture Variations: Experiment with different nut types and wafer crumbles to create unique crunch levels and complement personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg