Protein Banana Pudding Layers (Printable Version)

Creamy banana and vanilla layered pudding with protein-rich Greek yogurt custard

# What You Need:

→ Pudding Layer

01 - 0.67 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
02 - 0.33 cup vanilla whey protein powder
03 - 4 teaspoons sugar-free banana cream flavor instant pudding mix
04 - 2 teaspoons unsweetened almond milk

→ Layers & Toppings

05 - 3 whole sugar-free vanilla wafers, crushed
06 - 0.5 medium banana, sliced

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, protein powder, pudding mix, and almond milk until smooth and creamy. Add a splash more almond milk if needed for desired consistency.
02 - In two jars or serving cups, layer half of the crushed vanilla wafers at the bottom.
03 - Add a layer of banana slices, reserving a few for topping if desired.
04 - Spoon half of the protein custard mixture over the bananas in each jar.
05 - Repeat with another layer of crushed wafers, remaining banana slices, and the rest of the protein custard.
06 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • You get that luxurious banana pudding experience with 20 grams of protein per serving
  • The prep takes literally 15 minutes and requires zero cooking
  • It satisfies those sweet tooth cravings while keeping sugar low
02 -
  • The pudding mixture will seem thick at first but thins perfectly with just that small amount of almond milk
  • Letting it chill for the full 30 minutes makes a huge difference in texture and flavor development
  • The wafers soften slightly in the fridge, which is exactly what you want for that authentic pudding experience
03 -
  • Use a room temperature banana for the sweetest, most pronounced flavor in the layers
  • Let the assembled jars sit on the counter for 5 minutes before serving if they've been chilled longer than an hour
  • A sprinkle of cinnamon on top transforms this into something that tastes like banana bread in pudding form
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