Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding

This Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding is ultra creamy, lightly sweet, and protein-packed—made with Hiland Cottage Cheese and ready in minutes.

Recipe and image compliments of Laura from Lolo’s Home Kitchen

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Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding

Prep Time8

Assemble Time2

Servings:

Ingredients

1 cup Hiland Dairy Cottage Cheese
1 Ripe Banana
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1-2 Tablespoons Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
Banana Slices
Nilla Wafers

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, add cottage cheese, 1 ripe banana, 1 Tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1-2 Tablespoons Vanilla Pudding Mix. Blend until smooth, thickened and super creamy.
Place some Nilla wafers and banana slices in the bottom of the serving dish then top with the creamy banana pudding mixture and top with more banana slices and Nilla wafer crumbles.
Keep the remaining pudding in an airtight container in the fridge up to a few days.

Ingredients for banana pudding in a blender cup, including banana slices, cottage cheese, and honey, surrounded by vanilla wafers and whole bananas on a wooden countertop.

Blended banana pudding mixture in a blender cup, thick and pale yellow, with vanilla wafers and bananas scattered on a wooden surface nearby.

Smooth, creamy banana pudding being spooned into a clear dessert glass, with vanilla wafers and bananas blurred in the background.

A hand sprinkles crushed vanilla wafer crumbs over a small glass jar of creamy banana pudding made with cottage cheese, with a spoon resting inside and bananas and vanilla wafers blurred in the background.

No stove, no baking—just blend, layer, and enjoy this simple nostalgic treat

With smooth blended cottage cheese, ripe bananas, and crunchy Nilla wafers, this lighter banana pudding is a creamy dessert with a healthy twist.

If you love banana pudding but want a lighter, more protein packed option that still tastes like dessert, this one is for you. The blended cottage cheese creates a smooth, pudding-like texture that pairs perfectly with ripe bananas. Add sliced bananas and crunchy Nilla wafers on top, and you’ve got a modern, healthy take on a nostalgic treat.

Why You’ll Love This Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding

High in protein thanks to Hiland Dairy Cottage Cheese
Quick & easy just toss everything in a blender
No-bake and no-cook
Creamy, smooth texture with classic banana pudding flavor
Perfect for meal prep, snacks, or dessert

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this cottage cheese banana pudding:

Cottage cheese
Ripe banana
Honey
Vanilla extract
Instant Pudding- Vanilla
Optional toppings: sliced bananas, Nilla wafers, whipped cream

How to Make Cottage Cheese Banana Pudding

Add the cottage cheese, banana, honey, vanilla and pudding powder to a high-speed blender.
Blend until completely smooth, thickened and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
Chill for 30 minutes if you prefer a thicker, colder pudding (optional but recommended).
Serve topped with banana slices and crushed Nilla wafers for crunch.

That’s it. Dessert is done. 🙌

Texture & Flavor Tips

Blend Well: The longer you blend, the smoother the pudding will be. A high-speed blender works best.
Use Ripe Bananas: The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful the pudding.
Chill Before Serving: This helps the pudding thicken slightly and gives it that classic banana pudding feel.
Vanilla Pudding Powder: You can always omit this or use sugar free, but I love the flavor this pudding mix gives.

You can also layer the pudding with bananas and wafers in small jars for a fun, parfait-style dessert.

How to Store

Store cottage cheese banana pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Give it a quick stir before serving.
This is a great make-ahead option for snacks or easy desserts throughout the week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you taste the cottage cheese?

Nope! Once blended, the cottage cheese becomes completely smooth and neutral, creating a creamy pudding texture.

Can I make this dairy-free?

This recipe is designed around cottage cheese, so substitutions will change the texture and protein content.

Is this good for kids?

Yes! It’s lightly sweet, creamy, and feels like a treat while sneaking in extra protein.

Close-up of a glass jar filled with smooth cottage cheese banana pudding topped with banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers, sitting on a wooden board with soft natural light.

Overhead view of cottage cheese banana pudding ingredients and serving, showing a jar of pudding with banana slices and crushed wafers alongside bananas, honey, and cottage cheese on a wooden board.

All the flavor of classic banana pudding, made lighter, faster, and more protein-rich!

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