✨ Ingredients (makes 4 cups)

For the Chocolate Banana Pudding

• 2 medium ripe bananas

• 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain, 2% or nonfat)

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 3 scoops chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)

• 2–4 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• 2–4 tbsp milk (only if needed to adjust thickness)

For the Layers / Mix-ins

• ½ cup crushed high-protein granola or crushed rice cakes

• Extra banana slices (optional)

Peanut Butter Drizzle

• 3 tbsp natural peanut butter

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin into a drizzle)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Chocolate Banana Pudding

1. Add bananas, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, protein powder, vanilla, salt, and sweetener to a blender.

2. Blend until thick, smooth, and creamy.

3. If too thick, add milk 1 tbsp at a time until desired pudding consistency.

4. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.

2️⃣ Make the Peanut Butter Drizzle

1. In a small bowl, stir peanut butter and honey together.

2. Add warm water slowly, stirring until it becomes a pourable consistency.

3️⃣ Assemble the Pudding Cups

1. Spoon a little pudding into the bottom of each cup.

2. Add a layer of granola or crushed rice cake.

3. Add another layer of pudding.

4. Top with banana slices (optional).

5. Drizzle generously with the peanut butter sauce.

🍽️ Nutrition (per cup, estimated)

Depending on protein powder used:

• Calories: 240–300

• Protein: 25–35g

• Carbs: 25–35g

• Fat: 6–12g

💡 Tips & Variations

✔ Use chocolate PB protein powder for extra peanut flavor
✔ Swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter
✔ Make it overnight-style by assembling ahead and chilling 4+ hours
✔ Add chia seeds for even more texture & nutrition

If you want, I can also make:
🍫 A keto version
🍓 A berry version
💪 A 50g-protein version