Healthy Banana Pudding with Greek Yogurt Recipe
A wholesome and delicious Healthy Banana Pudding made with creamy Greek yogurt, ripe bananas, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. This recipe is layered with whole grain or vanilla wafer-style cookies and finished with a touch of cinnamon for a comforting, guilt-free dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1½ cups whole grain or vanilla wafer-style cookies (crushed or whole)
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- Extra banana slices (for garnish)
- Crushed cookies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix the pudding: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond milk, and ground cinnamon (if using) until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Layer the ingredients: In a serving dish or individual cups, alternate spoonfuls of the yogurt mixture, banana slices, and cookies. Continue layering until all ingredients are used, ensuring the final layer is yogurt for a smooth finish.
- Add toppings: Garnish the top with additional banana slices and crushed cookies for texture and extra flavor.
- Refrigerate: Place the assembled pudding in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the cookies to soften slightly.
- Serve: Enjoy the banana pudding chilled as a healthy and satisfying dessert or snack.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better flavor.
- For a vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and use maple syrup as the sweetener.
- Whole grain or vanilla wafers can be crushed or left whole depending on your preferred texture.
- Refrigeration time helps the cookies absorb moisture and develop the classic pudding texture.
- Adjust sweetness as desired by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey.
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