High Protein Banana Pudding Greek Yogurt Bowl

This High Protein Banana Pudding Bowl tastes just like a dessert! Yet it is a great way to consume 40+ grams of protein plus healthy fats. Vanilla protein powder, ripe bananas, greek yogurt, and a few graham cracker crumbs create the delicious flavor of rich banana pudding without the sugar, artificial ingredients, or instant pudding mix.

Banana pudding is a popular dessert in the southern states. It has also been made popular by NYC bakery, Magnolia Bakery. It contains fresh banana slices, fluffy banana flavored pudding, and nilla wafers. This recipe is inspired by those flavors and textures.

Made in 5 minutes from kitchen staples, this healthy protein bowl is a great treat for when you need a quick pick-me-up that will leave you full with lasting energy all day. Enjoy as a delicious breakfast, post-workout snack, or healthy dessert. This recipe has been on repeat in my kitchen!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Tastes like a sweet, creamy banana pudding.
• Keeps you full. Packed with 40+ g protein plus healthy fats and fiber.
• Healthy yet tastes like a dessert.
• Made with pantry staples in 5 minutes.
• Perfect for breakfast, post-workout, snack or dessert.
• It's easily gluten-free, nut-free, and vegetarian.
• Customizable to change up the flavors with different protein powders and fruits.

Want more breakfast ideas? You'll also like this cinnamon roll protein shake, apple pie protein smoothie, peach cobbler protein shake, breakfast tacos, and ricotta egg bites.

Ingredient Notes

Here are all the ingredients you'll need to make this healthy protein banana pudding:

• 0% greek yogurt: The healthy fat keeps you full and makes the bowl super creamy while adding 10g more protein. Use higher fat Greek yogurt if you prefer.
• Vanilla protein powder: I like to use whey, but plant-based protein will work too. I like to use the premier protein vanilla milkshake whey protein powder.
• Vanilla extract: To intensify the vanilla flavor.
• Banana: Use a fresh ripe banana so it's slightly sweet and easy to mash.
• Graham cracker crumbs: You can crumble a whole graham cracker or use the pre-made crumbs. Use gluten-free if you're required to be GF.

Optional Ingredients

Amp up the nutrition of this yogurt bowl with any of your favourite add ins! Try some of these for health benefits:

• Collagen powder
• Cottage cheese: Add even more protein.
• Chia seeds: Stir them in. Start with 1 tablespoon and increase to 2 if desired.
• Flax Seeds: 1-2 tablespoons
• Oats: Try adding 2-4 tablespoon of hearty oats. Use rolled or quick oats.
• Nut butter: A tablespoon of almond butter or peanut butter will make this even more filling.
• Maple syrup: If you want your bowl a little sweeter, add 1 tablespoon maple syrup to the mix.
• More frozen fruits like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.

Substitutions

There are many ways to change up this protein pudding depending on your mood. Here are some substitution suggestions:

• Use chocolate protein powder. For a chocolate banana flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder. Or simple a scoop of protein powder in chocolate flavor. Stir in some chocolate chips for a crunch.
• Dairy-free or vegan. Use a plant based protein powder and swap the greek yogurt for plant based yogurt.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full recipe.

(1) In a small bowl, stir together the greek yogurt, protein powder, and vanilla extract until homogenous.

(2) Add half of the banana to the bowl and mash it in until thoroughly combined. Cut the other half of the banana into round slices.

(3) Stir most of the banana slices in, leaving some to top with. Crumble the graham cracker and sprinkle the crumbs into the bowl.

(4) Top with extra banana slices and graham crumbs. Enjoy!

What to Eat With Healthy Banana Pudding

There are many ways to enjoy this banana pudding yogurt bowl. Here are some suggestions:

• Enjoy as a healthy breakfast or snack on the go. See below for meal prep instructions.
• Mix as a post-workout snack to keep you full all morning.
• Have a bowl after dinner when you're craving a sweet treat but trying to hit your protein goals.
• Enjoy at brunch with some of these delicious recipes:

• Gluten-free breakfast casserole
• Ricotta egg bites
• 4 ingredient vegan pancakes
• Gluten-free cheese scones
• Gluten-free english muffins
• Gluten-free bagels

Check out more breakfast recipes and smoothie recipes!

Make Ahead & Storage

You can mix up a bowl and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Note that the graham crackers will soften. Grab and go for when you need a quick breakfast or snack.

You could even layer them in mason jars like mini banana puddings. Spoon some protein yogurt, then a layer of banana slices and crushed graham crackers, and repeat until the top of the container. Keep in the fridge until you need a healthy snack.

Expert Tips

Here are some of my tips and tricks for a successful protein yogurt bowl:

• Stir/mash the yogurt, protein, vanilla, and banana together thoroughly. This helps the banana and vanilla flavors permeate throughout the whole bowl.
• Add extra fruits or flavors. Swap the vanilla protein for chocolate protein powder. Or add some fresh or frozen blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries.
• Add extra nutritional benefits with chia seeds, flax seeds, collagen powder, nut butter, etc.
• Top with whipped cream and a cherry for some fun!
• If you want to make these look extra fancy, layer them in a mason jar or short glass like a real banana pudding trifle! Spoon some protein yogurt, then a layer of banana slices and crushed graham crackers, and repeat until the top of the container. Keep in the fridge until you need a healthy snack.

Frequently Asked Questions

This high protein banana pudding greek yogurt bowl is a delicious way to get over 40g of protein. It's easily made in 5 minutes and is perfect for breakfast, post-workout, a snack, or healthy dessert. You will love it!

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