If you’re searching for easy, healthy dessert recipes, look no further than this healthier banana pudding! Made with Greek yogurt, it’s super creamy and has 13 grams of protein per serving. The addition of Nilla Wafers, banana slices, and a little bit of whipped cream, it’s the perfect healthy sweet treat! Makes two generously sized servings.

two glass jars of healthy banana pudding with a few nilla wafers in the foreground

As a Registered Dietitian with a wicked sweet tooth, I love making healthier dessert recipes using Greek yogurt (see my chocolate peanut butter Greek yogurt dessert cups and 3-ingredient chocolate Greek yogurt as evidence).

banana greek yogurt pudding ingredients measured out in small bowls on a wooden cutting board
You’ll want to use bananas that are quite ripe with brown spotting, like the one in this photo, for this recipe.

This Greek yogurt banana pudding is the newest addition to my Greek yogurt desserts collection, and you are going to LOVE it. What makes it so great?

  • No cooking required! Just blend a few ingredients and assemble. Anyone can make this!
  • It gets better overnight. If you prep this a day ahead, the texture gets lusciously thick and all the flavors meld together beautifully. If you can’t wait, it’s also delicious right after prepping.
  • Classic, nostalgic banana pudding ingredients. Nilla Wafers? Check. Whipped cream? Check.

I’ll show you exactly how to make it!

Step-by-step instructions

personal blender with banana pudding ingredients in it before being blended
Add Greek yogurt pudding ingredients to a personal blender (I used a NutriBullet).
blended banana greek yogurt pudding in a personal blender with a spoon holding a spoonful of the pudding
Blend until everything is JUST combined. DO NOT OVERBLEND, or it will become too liquidy.
crushed nilla wafers in a small bowl
Use your hands to roughly break up some Nilla Wafers.
Small jar with homemade greek yogurt banana pudding
Assemble the pudding in two ~10 oz jars: add a layer of blended pudding, a layer of sliced bananas, a layer of crushed Nilla wafers, then repeat and top with a few tablespoons of whipped cream.

Now. You can eat this healthier banana pudding right away but the texture will be thinner (still delicious). If you have the patience, let the pudding refrigerate overnight and you’ll be rewarded with a thicker, more authentic banana pudding texture!

gold spoon with a scoop of banana pudding from a glass jar

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jar of banana pudding with whipped cream and nilla wafers

Healthy Banana Pudding with Greek Yogurt

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  • Author: Alex Aldeborgh, RD
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

If you’re searching for easy, healthy dessert recipes, look no further than this healthier banana pudding! Made with Greek yogurt, it’s super creamy and has 13 grams of protein per serving. The addition of Nilla Wafers, banana slices, and a little bit of whipped cream, it’s the perfect healthy sweet treat! Makes two generously sized servings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (preferably 2% or 5% fat)*
  • 2 small-medium ripe bananas with brown spotting
  • 1–2 tbsp maple syrup*
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8–10 Nilla wafers, roughly crumbled with your hands
  • 4 tbsp whipped cream
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Instructions

  1. In a small personal blender such as a NutriBullet, add the Greek yogurt, one of the bananas, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  2. Important: Blend until JUST combined. YOU DO NOT WANT TO OVER-BLEND into a complete liquid. It’s OK if there are a few small lumps of banana in the mixture.
  3. Slice the remaining banana into coins.
  4. Assemble the banana puddings in two ~10 oz jars. Start with a layer of the blended pudding, then a layer of banana coins, then a layer of crushed Nilla wafers. Repeat with another layer of pudding, another layer of banana coins, and finally top with a few tbsp of whipped cream and the remaining crushed Nilla wafers.
  5. Cover the jars and set in the fridge overnight to thicken up. Or, enjoy right away as is!

Notes

*Recipe testing notes

  • I’ve tested this recipe with Fage 2% and Fage 5% plain Greek yogurt. Both work well. I recommend using these as opposed to fat-free because they have a less tangy flavor + richer mouthfeel, which is conducive to a dessert recipe. Plus, a little fat makes this dessert more filling and satisfying!
  • I’ve tested this recipe using 1 tbsp and 2 tbsp of maple syrup. The banana adds a bit of natural sweetness, so I personally preferred it with 1 tbsp. But if you know you prefer a sweeter dessert, add 2 tbsp!

Nutrition Disclaimer

As a Registered Dietitian, I create nutritionally-balanced recipes using whole food ingredients to promote good health and well-being.  Additionally, I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. My nutrition philosophy encompasses an all-foods-fit approach, and I do not promote tracking calories, macronutrients, or other numbers. Nevertheless, I understand that this information can be educational and helpful for some people.

I cannot guarantee complete accuracy of the nutrition information provided here, as these numbers are estimates. Nutrition is individualized. If you have specific nutrition needs, please consult your physician or a Registered Dietitian. 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: One serving (made with 2% Greek yogurt)
  • Calories: 277
  • Fat: 6.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44.3 g
  • Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 13.1 g