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Banana Pudding Protein Parfait
Vanilla yogurt, banana, and crushed graham cracker layered like Southern banana pudding.
- 8 minactive time
- 30 minchill
- 1serving
- 470calories
- 35 gprotein
Banana pudding is vanilla custard, sliced banana, and soft cookies. Vanilla Greek yogurt stands in for the custard here, and a graham cracker stands in for the cookies. Layer the ingredients in a tall glass so you see all the layers.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 cup vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt
- ½ scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 medium banana
- 2 graham cracker sheets, crushed
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Method
- Stir the protein powder, vanilla, and cinnamon into the yogurt until smooth.
- Slice the banana and crush the graham crackers.
- Layer yogurt, banana, and crumbs in a glass, repeating until the ingredients are used.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes so the crumbs soften.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 470 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 43 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk, gluten (oats or wheat).
Tips
- Add a little lemon juice to the banana slices if you plan to wait. It slows browning.
- Chilling lets the graham cracker soften and taste like cake.
Swaps and variations
- Use vanilla wafers in place of graham crackers.
- Add a tablespoon of peanut butter between layers.
