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Overnight Oatmeal High-Protein Banana Pudding Parfaits

These Overnight Oatmeal High-Protein Banana Pudding Parfaits blend creamy banana pudding with hearty overnight oats, perfect for a nutritious dessert or breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pudding
  • 1 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt For a creamy base that adds protein.
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder Enhances flavor and boosts protein.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds sweetness and aromatic flavor.
  • 3 medium bananas Ripe for natural sweetness, reserve one for topping.
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or raw honey Sweetens the pudding.
For the oats
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats Provides a hearty base for energy.
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds Adds fiber and thickens the oats.
  • 1 cup milk of choice For creaminess in oats.
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Enriches oats with probiotics and protein.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make your overnight oats by combining old fashioned oats, chia seeds, milk of choice, and Greek yogurt in a mixing bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes before stirring well.
Cooking
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight for at least 4 hours until thickened.
  2. Prepare the banana pudding by blending cottage cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, 2 bananas (reserving one for topping), and maple syrup or raw honey in a high-speed blender until smooth.
Serving
  1. Assemble the parfaits by layering the overnight oats and banana pudding in parfait glasses.
  2. Top with the remaining banana slices and enjoy!

Notes

Chill the parfaits for an additional 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing treat. Experiment with different types of milk for varying flavors.