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A pudding cup topped with banana slices, whipped cream, and vanilla cookies.

High Protein Banana Pudding

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This high protein banana pudding is made with simple ingredients and packs 14 grams of protein per serving!
Course Dessert, Desserts, No Bake Desserts
Cuisine American, Southern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 261
Author Dorothy Bigelow

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle (414ml) prepared Banana protein shake (or vanilla*) chilled (we recommend Fairlife)
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix or banana pudding mix if using a vanilla protein shake (3.5oz for regular or 1oz for sugar-free)
  • 1 medium banana sliced
  • 6 Nilla wafers or vanilla cookies
  • Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  • Pour the Banana (or vanilla) protein shake into a medium bowl.
    Pouring a protein shake into a glass bowl.
  • Sprinkle in the vanilla pudding mix and whisk well until no lumps remain.
    Whisking pudding mix into liquid.
  • Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes or until set.
    A spoon running through set banana pudding in a glass bowl.
  • Layer ¼ of the mixture in the bottom of a small bowl or parfait cup, then add a layer of banana slices. Top with an additional ¼ of the pudding mixture. Repeat with a second bowl or cup.
    Parfait glasses filled halfway with yellow pudding and topped with banana slices.
  • Top each banana pudding with several slices of banana, a dollop of whipped cream (optional), 1 whole Nilla wafer (or cookie), and 2 crumbled wafers (or cookies).
    Banana pudding cups topped with sliced banana, whipped cream, and a few vanilla cookies.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you want to substitute the pre-made protein shake for another brand or a homemade swap, you will need 1 ¾-2 cups of chilled liquid.
Meal prep/make ahead: Assembled pudding cups last 1-2 days in the refrigerator. If you prepare only the pudding, it will last 4-5 days in the refrigerator. Assemble before serving. 
*Banana or vanilla flavor? I recommend using a Fairlife banana protein shake paired with vanilla pudding mix, as we found in testing that the Fairlife banana flavor was better. If you prefer to use a vanilla protein shake, add a banana flavor by using a banana pudding mix instead of vanilla.
Can I use sugar-free or fat-free pudding mix? Yes! This recipe works with both conventional and light options.
Without Nilla wafers: These are not widely available outside of the US. If they’re not available, I recommend Made Good vanilla cookies for a great substitute that also happens to be gluten-free.
Nutritional information is calculated using Fairlife Core Power and Jell-O sugar free vanilla pudding mix. It serves as an estimate only.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 626mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 0.2mg