Description
A creamy and health-conscious dessert that combines cottage cheese and bananas for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese (preferably low-fat or full-fat)
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup milk (whole or low-fat)
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (or Greek yogurt for higher protein)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust according to your sweetness preference)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent browning of bananas)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (to thicken the pudding)
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: Crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers for layering
- Optional: Sliced fresh fruit for garnishing
Instructions
- Combine the cottage cheese and mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork or an immersion blender to mix until creamy, adding a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Whisk together the milk, yogurt, sweetener, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl. Optionally, heat this mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens, then cool slightly.
- Fold the milk mixture into the cottage cheese-banana mixture until well combined, being careful not to overwhip.
- Spoon some of the mixture into individual serving dishes or a large bowl, optionally adding layers of crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers
- Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt and milk. Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg