Banana Cream High Protein Chia Pudding
This High Protein Banana Cream Chia Pudding is layered with creamy chia pudding, fresh banana, and a whipped mousse made from cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. They’re naturally sweetened with maple syrup, making them refined sugar–free but still indulgent. Best part? They can be made ahead, stored in the fridge, and enjoyed all week long.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Resting Time2 hours hrs
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: high protein
Servings: 1 Person
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ cup low-fat milk of choice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 small banana
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese strained of excess moisture
- ¼ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ of a Graham cracker sheet crumbled optional
Add chia seeds, milk, 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup, and ½ cup milk to a 10-ounce cup or bowl (preferably one with a lid). Mix and store in the refrigerator.
To a blender, add ½ banana, low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat yogurt, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Cut the remaining banana into slices and place it on top of the chia pudding.
Pour the Banana Cream cottage cheese mousse on top of the strawberries. Finish with optional crumbled graham cracker, cover, and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before eating.
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 463mg | Iron: 2mg