This Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding is a quick and easy dessert that comes together in just 10 minutes using simple, everyday ingredients. With its rich, creamy texture and classic banana flavor, it’s a perfect make-ahead treat to keep in the fridge for a refreshing summer dessert or snack. Whether you enjoy it on its own, layered with cookies, or topped with fresh fruit, this pudding is a delicious twist on a classic favorite!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You already know I’m on a mission to add cottage cheese to everything, and this Banana Pudding might just be my best creation yet. It’s creamy, perfectly sweet, and tastes just like the classic—except it comes together in under 10 minutes with a quick blend of cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and a few simple ingredients. I made a batch, let it chill, and honestly had zero self-control. One bite turned into three… and then suddenly, my spoon was scraping the bottom of the jar. Oops.

If you’re as obsessed with easy, protein-packed desserts as I am, you have to try my Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Jars too! The classic is always a winner, but the piña colada and lemon flavors? Unreal. This banana pudding is right up there with them—smooth, satisfying, and perfect for warm-weather snacking. Whether you eat it straight from the fridge or layer it with cookies for that true banana pudding experience, I promise this one’s a keeper!

Ingredients And Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding. Scroll down to the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and instructions.

Cottage cheese is the base of this recipe, it gives this cheesecake that distinct cheesy taste without the cream cheese.

Greek yogurt gives a tanginess to this recipe all while providing a creamy texture.

I used honey to sweeten up this recipe, but you can easily use maple syrup, agave, monk fruit sweetener or just leave it out and rely on the bananas for sweetness.

Vanilla extract is necessary for any dessert! I prefer to use vanilla bean paste, but you can use vanilla extract as well.

Add in a vanilla or unflavored protein powder to create a more pudding like texture. I used Ritual protein powder for this recipe.

Use ripe bananas for best results, these will be naturally sweeter.

You can enjoy the banana pudding as is, or add in vanilla wafer, sliced bananas and top with whipped cream.

How To Make

ONE: In a blender or food processor, add in the cottage cheese, greek yogurt, bananas, honey, protein powder and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.

TWO: Assemble jars with by layering with vanilla wafers, cheesecake filling, sliced bananas and then finishing off with whipped cream if desired.

Tips And Tricks

Slice bananas into small pieces before adding into the blender or food processor. This will allow them to blend quickly and easily without over-blending the mixture.

Over blending will create a more liquid consistency. If your mixture is too runny, you can add in more protein powder to thicken it up, or store in the fridge for a few hours.

The pudding tastes amazing on it’s own or layered with vanilla wafers for a more traditional banana pudding.

Be sure to use a protein powder that you enjoy otherwise you can ruin the taste of this pudding. I prefer to use Ritual protein powder.

All protein powders aren’t created equal, meaning you may need to add more or less into the mixture depending on the consistency. Start with one scoop and add in another if needed. Don’t add more than 2 scoops to avoid a strong protein powder flavor.

How To Serve And Store

Serve this Banana Pudding chilled and with vanilla wafers, fresh banana slices and whipped cream. Garnish with a mint spring if serving for guests.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy up to 3-4 days for best results. If you want the vanilla wafers to stay crisp and crunchy, then it’s recommended to store the pudding separate and assemble when you’re ready to enjoy.

Taste And Texture

This banana pudding tastes just like your classic banana pudding with just a tad less sugar. It has a strong banana flavor and a smooth and creamy texture. The texture will get thicker as it sits in the fridge.

Other Recipes You May Like

• Plant based banana pudding
• Cheesecake Jars
• Chia seed cottage cheese pudding
• Tofu Pudding
• Avocado Pudding

If you make these Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding, I would really appreciate a comment and rating down below, under the recipe card. Don’t forget to take a picture and tag me over on Instagram, Tiktok or Pinterest!

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Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding

4.34 from 6 ratings

Hannah Kling

This Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding is a quick and easy dessert that comes together in just 10 minutes using simple, everyday ingredients. With its rich, creamy texture and classic banana flavor, it’s a perfect make-ahead treat to keep in the fridge for a refreshing summer dessert or snack. Whether you enjoy it on its own, layered with cookies, or topped with fresh fruit, this pudding is a delicious twist on a classic favorite!

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 5 servings

Ingredients  

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Banana Pudding

• 1 cup cottage cheese (I used low fat Good Culture)
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt (I used plain Greek God’s)
• 2 tbsp honey (may sub agave, maple syrup, monk fruit sweetener, coconut sugar, or sugar)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
• 3 ripe bananas (sliced)
• 2 scoops (about 1/2 cup unflavored protein powder, I used Ritual)

Optional additions

• vanilla wafers (for layering)
• banana slices (for layering)
• whipped cream (for topping)
• mint for a garnish

Instructions

• In a blender or food processor, add in the cottage cheese, greek yogurt, sliced bananas, honey, protein powder and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. Try not to over-blend mixture, which is why adding in sliced vs whole bananas is recommended.
• Assemble jars with by layering with vanilla wafers, banana pudding, sliced bananas and then finishing off with whipped cream if desired.
• Serve immediately, or chill for a few hours before enjoying.

Notes

• Slice bananas into small pieces before adding into the blender or food processor. This will allow them to blend quickly and easily without over-blending the mixture.
• Over blending will create a more liquid consistency. If your mixture is too runny, you can add in more protein powder to thicken it up, or store in the fridge for a few hours.
• Be sure to use a protein powder that you enjoy otherwise you can ruin the taste of this pudding. I prefer to use Ritual protein powder.
• All protein powders aren’t created equal, meaning you may need to add more or less into the mixture depending on the consistency. Start with one scoop and add in another if needed. Don’t add more than 2 scoops to avoid a strong protein powder flavor.

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