After seeing recipes like this all over social media, I knew I needed to try it for myself. I love sweet treats, and making them healthy and higher protein to make them more nutritionally balanced is my favorite thing! I was pleasantly surprised that it turned out to be a delicious and super satisfying high-protein dessert. After a few different versions, I can honestly say that this recipe is one of the best healthy but simple protein snacks I’ve ever had!

If you are you craving a creamy, indulgent dessert but want to keep it healthy and high in protein whether it be for a post-workout snack or a light, indulgent dessert this banana snack for one will satisfy your sweet tooth, without any guilt. All for you, no need for sharing!

Add a swirl of caramel sauce and some chocolate chips to it to make it even better. Every bite of this protein dessert is so good and it’s perfect for making ahead for the week! Just double or triple (or more) the recipe. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this recipe also features an ingredient I know you will love…a seemingly wild but delicious ingredient. Its Peanut Butter Powder!

PB powder is made by removing most of the oil from roasted peanuts and grinding them into a fine powder, resulting in a low-fat, high-protein alternative to traditional peanut butter. Try not to think of the PB powder as a diet ingredient. Just think of it as peanuts in another form. In this case, it adds such a depth of flavor without adding all the oily-ness that lots of PB normally brings. I’m obsessed!

The next ingredient we need to talk about is an underrated ingredient that is having a moment on the internet and could be the secret to the creamiest, most satisfying treats. It’s packed with protein, ridiculously versatile, and works in everything from breakfast to dessert. I get it – cottage cheese used to have a reputation for being bland and, well, kinda lumpy. But when you blend it? Game changer. Once its had a trip through the blender its transformed…totally!

This banana snack recipe is smooth, rich, and naturally sweetened, with 20g of protein per serving. It’s got that banana-y peanut buttery goodness you crave, but instead of being heavy and overly sweet, it’s light, fluffy, and actually good for you. Oh, and did I mention it takes 5 minutes to make? Yep, it’s that easy.

Why I love this recipe:

7 ingredients. Count them yourself- and they are basic pantry staples.
Fun to customize. Turn it into a parfait. Layer the pudding between sheets of chopped nuts or granola and plain yogurt or whipped coconut cream (recipe below in notes).
Serve with crunchy toppings, use it as a filling or frosting. This recipe is what YOU make of it.

Eating healthy doesn’t mean giving up delicious snacks or desserts – it’s about making smarter choices! This protein snack lets you enjoy a sweet, creamy and delicious treat while staying on track with your healthy and fitness goals. Give it a try and discover just how amazing healthy desserts or snacks can be!

Banana Cottage Cheese Yogurt Protein Snack For One

This Banana Protein snack recipe for one is easy to very easy to make. Deliciously light in texture, rich in taste and packed with deliciousness. A super nutritious snack that can help you meet your healthy protein needs.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword banana cottage cheese yogurt protein snack for one, clean eating dessert or snack, cottage cheese protein snack single serve, single serving cottage cheese banana protein snack, yogurt protein snack for one

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup thick Greek-style yogurt
• 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder, plain or vanilla
• 1 tablespoon powdered peanut butter or regular peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings Optional

• 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
• Fresh fruit or berries
• Caramel sauce, store bought or homemade recipe link below in notes
• Dollop of whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notes

Instructions

• In a blender or food processor, combine banana, cottage cheese, yogurt, protein powder, peanut butter powder, honey and vanilla.

  Blend on high until the mixture is silky and completely smooth. Taste test and add more honey or vanilla if you think it needs it.

  Spoon the mixture into a small serving bowl or jar.

  Chill for 30 minutes if you would like it extra thick and cold.

  Top with your chosen toppings just before serving.

Notes

Healthy Coconut Caramel Sauce - a thick, luxurious sauce make with a can of coconut cream and a few wholesome pantry staples. Go HERE for the recipe.

Homemade Whipped Coconut Cream Recipe

Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.

It’s a dairy-free dessert topping that is not overly sweet and made with simple ingredients. This whipped coconut cream is just as thick, luscious, and creamy as dairy-full whipped cream and ideal for topping cakes, tarts, puddings, hot cocoa, and more.

Made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes of active time. Be sure to chill the canned coconut cream or milk the day before you need it.

Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.

Go here for the simple recipe:  Whipped Coconut Cream 

 

 

 

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