Description
A nutritious and indulgent twist on classic banana pudding made with creamy cottage cheese and ripe bananas, sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup. This easy no-cook dessert or snack is perfect for breakfast, a light treat, or a wholesome dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional Toppings
- Chocolate chips
- Nuts
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, place the cottage cheese, ripe bananas, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together to prepare for blending.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency with no lumps, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the pudding and add more honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired, then blend briefly again if needed.
- Serve: Transfer the creamy pudding into individual bowls or jars ready for serving.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle optional chocolate chips or nuts on top for added texture and flavor.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pudding for about 30 minutes to allow it to chill and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use perfectly ripe bananas to maximize natural sweetness and flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with spices like nutmeg or cardamom to customize the flavor profile.
- This pudding can be served immediately but tastes best chilled.
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cottage cheese banana pudding, healthy banana pudding, no bake pudding, creamy banana dessert, vegetarian dessert
