Protein Banana Pudding with Cottage Cheese (GF)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 banana
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 pinches salt
Instructions
- Add 2 cups cottage cheese, 1 peeled banana, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 pinches salt to a blender or food processor.
- Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth. Taste and add more maple syrup if you want it sweeter. Pour into bowls and chill for 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
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Notes
Use ripe banana: A banana with brown spots blends smoother and adds natural sweetness, reducing the need for extra maple syrup.
Don't overblend: Once smooth, stop blending to prevent incorporating too much air, which can make the texture foamy instead of creamy.
Chill before serving: The pudding thickens and flavors meld beautifully when chilled, creating a more traditional pudding texture.
Scrape down sides: Stop halfway through blending to scrape cottage cheese from the sides for the smoothest possible texture.
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