Description
A quick, creamy, and protein-packed breakfast bowl combining plain Greek yogurt, ripe bananas, and vanilla pudding flavor for a nutritious start to your day or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- Plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt – 1 cup
- Ripe bananas – 1 to 2
- Instant pudding powder (vanilla or banana flavor) – 1 package (approx. 3.4 oz)
- Milk or milk alternative – 1 cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
Optional Sweeteners
- Honey or maple syrup – 1 to 2 tablespoons (optional)
Toppings and Add-ins
- Chia seeds or flaxseeds – 1 tablespoon
- Fresh banana slices, nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans), or fresh berries – for garnish and texture
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg – a pinch (optional)
- Protein powder (vanilla or unflavored) – 1 scoop (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Base: In a small bowl, whisk together the instant pudding powder with the milk or milk alternative until it thickens and becomes smooth, forming the creamy pudding layer.
- Mash the Bananas: Mash 1 or 2 ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky to preserve texture and natural sweetness.
- Mix Yogurt and Pudding: Combine the plain Greek yogurt with the prepared pudding mixture, stirring gently until fully blended and creamy.
- Add Bananas and Sweetener: Fold the mashed bananas into the yogurt-pudding mixture, then drizzle in honey or maple syrup if desired for added sweetness.
- Assemble and Garnish: Pour the mixture into a bowl, then top with your choice of seeds, nuts, fresh fruit, and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for enhanced flavor and texture. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Chill the bowl for 10-15 minutes before serving for a cooler, creamier bite.
- Choose Greek yogurt with 2% or higher fat content for richer texture.
- Adjust sweetness gradually to avoid over-sweetening.
- Experiment with toppings like granola, toasted coconut flakes, or dark chocolate shavings to add variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cooking / Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: high protein breakfast, banana pudding, Greek yogurt bowl, healthy snack, quick breakfast, protein-packed, gluten free