Which protein powder works best?

Whey powders mix smoothest and taste neutral; try Ascent protein or any vanilla whey. Plant proteins work too but may need extra whisking.

Can I skip the instant pudding mix?

Yes — replace with extra protein powder and a splash of banana extract, but you’ll lose the classic banana pudding flavor. This is your baseline for Banana Pudding With Yogurt authenticity.

How many grams of protein per cup?

That depends on your protein powder and yogurt. With 1 scoop and 1 cup Greek yogurt, you’ll likely hit 25–35g per serving. Score.

Protein Banana Pudding Cups — Protein Pudding Cups

Description

A lighter, no-bake take on classic banana cream: creamy Greek yogurt blended with vanilla whey and banana-flavored instant pudding, built into cute jars with crunchy sugar-free wafers and fresh banana slices. No condensed milk, no added sugar — just easy, protein-forward bliss.

Ingredients

Scale

2/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (about 150 g)
1/3 cup vanilla whey protein powder (≈30 g)
1 packet (4 tsp) sugar-free banana instant pudding mix (≈11 g)
2 tsp unsweetened almond milk (≈10 ml), plus extra if needed
3–4 vanilla wafer cookies, crushed (sugar-free recommended; ≈14 g)
½ medium banana, thinly sliced (≈60 g)

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, protein powder, and banana pudding mix.
Add the almond milk slowly, a little at a time, whisking until the mixture reaches a thick, spoonable custard texture. If it looks too stiff, add another splash of milk.
Get your serving jars or cups ready. Spoon a layer of the protein custard into the bottom. Sprinkle a layer of crushed wafers on top, then arrange a few banana slices.
Repeat the sequence once more so each jar has two layers of custard, wafers, and banana. Finish with a few crumbs or a banana slice on top.
Chill for at least 15–30 minutes before eating so the wafers soften slightly and the flavors settle.

Notes

Notes & swaps

Texture tip: Use cold yogurt and milk for a firmer pudding.
Sweetness: If you want it sweeter, add a pinch of stevia or monk fruit, but beware—liquid sweeteners can thin the custard.
Dairy-free option: Swap Greek yogurt for a thick coconut yogurt and choose a plant-based protein powder.
Make-ahead: Assemble without the banana slices if you plan to store longer; add fresh banana right before serving to avoid browning.
Storage: Keep covered in the fridge up to 3–4 days (without banana slices) or up to 48 hours with fruit included.

Product suggestions (what I tested with)

Vanilla whey: Isopure 100% Whey Isolate (Vanilla)
Sugar-free wafers: HighKey / similar sugar-free vanilla wafer cookies

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 177 cal
Sugar: 7.9g
Fat: 1.9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 20.9g
Fiber: 1.2g
Protein: 19.4g