Description
Creamy cottage cheese banana pudding delivers a protein-packed dessert with silky smooth texture. Minimal ingredients and quick preparation make this sweet treat an irresistible comfort dish you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 ripe banana
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) maple syrup
- Optional: additional maple syrup for sweeter taste
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
Optional Serving Suggestions:
- Vanilla cookies
- Whipped topping
- Banana slices
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and select a high-powered blender for optimal smoothness.
- Peel the ripe banana and break it into smaller chunks to facilitate easier blending.
- Add cottage cheese, banana pieces, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon into the blender.
- Secure the blender lid and pulse initially to break down larger banana chunks.
- Blend the mixture on high speed until a silky, uniform consistency is achieved, scraping down the sides if necessary.
- Pour the creamy pudding into a serving bowl or individual dessert dishes.
- For immediate serving, top the pudding with crumbled vanilla cookies, a dollop of whipped cream, and fresh banana slices.
- Alternatively, refrigerate the pudding for 30 minutes to enhance its chilled, refreshing texture.
- Before serving chilled pudding, give it a gentle stir and garnish with optional toppings for added visual appeal and crunch.
Notes
- Elevate this dessert by selecting perfectly ripe bananas with brown speckles for maximum natural sweetness.
- Opt for full-fat cottage cheese to achieve a richer, creamier texture that enhances the pudding’s smoothness.
- Chill the pudding for 30 minutes to develop deeper flavor profiles and provide a refreshing, cool dessert experience.
- Transform vanilla cookies into a delightful crumble topping for added crunch and texture contrast.
- Experiment with optional mix-ins like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or a drizzle of honey to personalize your pudding.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, maintaining optimal freshness and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg