This banana peanut butter protein pudding is vegan, low fat and gluten free- perfect for getting your PB fix!
Forget your mamma’s banana pudding, this vegan healthy banana peanut butter protein pudding is about to BLOW your mind and make your body feel oh-so-good.
When I went to Texas and Nashville, I sought out banana pudding at almost every meal. I’m a fiend for the stuff and honestly, nothing was going to stop me from getting my fix.
This protein pudding is my own super healthy take on a Southern banana pudding recipe. It’s very different, yes. There’s no eggs. There’s no cookies. There’s no dairy. There’s no gluten. There’s also very little added sugar. It has also peanut butter it in (slow down, Southern Belles, I know that’s not how your momma made it). And of course, it’s really really good.
Southern Banana Pudding + Protein = Banana Peanut Butter Protein Pudding Goodness
It’s my healthy take on banana pudding with the perfect balance of protein from the natural peanut butter and tofu, carbs from the ripe bananas and fat nuts. And did tell you that this protein pudding is totally VEGAN? AND GLUTEN FREE? Plant-based and gluten free friends and followers, you’re welcome. I know, I’m a genius. Let’s all eat pudding and digress.
This protein pudding has become my go-to post-workout treat. And trust me, after one of my spin classes or sessions with my trainer, I need it.
The combination of sweet caramelized bananas, creamy dreamy pudding, crunchy freeze dried bananas and peanuts, and a hint of banana’s BFF, peanut butter makes getting through that last stretch of hills or last set of step-ups surprisingly worth it. I know it’s hard to believe, but trust this girl.
Love banana pudding as much as I do? Have you ever attempted making protein pudding? What’s your go-to comfort food treat you’d like to see lightened up or made work-out friendly? Leave me a comment below, I would love to hear your picks!
Banana Peanut Butter Protein Pudding | Vegan, Low Fat & Gluten Free
Ingredients
Pudding:
- 1 cup soft tofu
- 1 1/2 cups very ripe banana about 3 small
- 1 1/2 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla
- 1 tsp coconut sugar or more to taste – it depends on your banana ripeness)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Garnish:
- 1 banana sliced
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup freeze dried fruit crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts crushed
Instructions
- In a small food processor or powerful blender, puree the tofu until very smooth. Add the bananas, peanut butter, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon and puree until super smooth and cream. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, preheat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the coconut sugar and the sliced bananas and cook until the bananas caramelize. Set aside before they burn.
- When ready to serve, layer a spoonful of freeze dried fruit and a few crushed peanuts onto the bottom of four glasses. Layer with half of the pudding. Add a layer of the caramelized bananas and some additional freeze dried bananas. Then finish with the remaining pudding, a sprinkling of nuts, freeze dried bananas and a caramelized banana. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Updated on November 22nd, 2019
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Sara Kashlan says
This recipe looks divine! I love that there’s tofu in it for added protein!
Abbey Sharp says
Yes! Gotta get that protein 😉
Emily | EmPowered Nutrition says
Yum! I’ve tried protein pudding in the past, but this looks so amazing! Pinning now!
Ilka says
Such a fantastic gluten-free recipe of one of my favorite desserts!!
Shannon @ KISS in the Kitchen says
Oh my goodness, this has my name all over it! Sounds delicious!!
Stacey Mattinson says
Mind blown. Give me ALLLLL the banana protein pudding!
Roxana says
Easy and delicious. Great recipe.
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks so much!
GiGi Eats says
TOTALLY pinning this on a pinterest board full of recipes my husband might like – however, I know he won’t like tofu, so what could I sub in?!
Jessica @Nutritioulicious says
I would have never guessed tofu was in this! I have to give that a try soon!
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says
I’ve never used tofu to make a pudding – I’m intrigued. I’m generally not a big tofu fan but this pudding might change my mind!
Jodi @ Create Kids Club says
This looks amazing. I love the addition of tofu.
Mariangelica @ Chasing Littles says
This looks so good! I can’t wait to give this a try! I have some similar glasses! i love the presentation too! Thanks for sharing!
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks 🙂
Andi says
delicious recipe! I literally just put it in the fridge to firm up; its pretty watery at this point. It probably had to do with the fact that i used the sunrise soya banana tofu dessert instead of regular tofu. Also added a dash of nutmeg and maple syrup instead of coconut sugar. I will let you know how it turns out!
Abbey Sharp says
hm it may be. Mine doesnt turn out watery, but good luck!
Lauren Harris-Pincus says
This sounds like a winner! I love making tofu puddings/parfaits, they work so well and provide awesome plant based protein!
Kathleen says
Do you buy coconut sugar or do you make it? Also is the Tofu the refrigerated one? I don’t mean to sound so dumb but I am new to this and SO want to learn as on an eating program with alot of weight to lose and appreciate the tips and help. Thanks so much!!K
Abbey Sharp says
Hey no worries! I buy it and yes, it’s refrigerated!
Whitney | WhittyPaleo says
This banana pudding recipe does sound so delightful! i can’t eat tofu but i wouldn’t even mind still putting this altogether! thanks for the recipe!
Abbey Sharp says
hey Whitney, thanks! you can also do this with cottage cheese or greek yogurt- I have tried both. the cottage cheese is thicker so that’s ideal but its more grainy then the tofu so that’s why i went this route.