Banana Pudding Parfait

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Servings

Cook Time

0 hours

Calories

185

Elevate your snack routine with this satisfying "Better Than Basic" Banana Pudding Parfait. Building on the high-protein base of AmBari Nutrition's Creamy Banana Pudding, this recipe layers authentic flavor and texture with fresh banana slices, crushed sugar-free wafers, and a protein-boosted Greek yogurt whip topping. With 16g of total protein and minimal sugars, this indulgent-tasting dessert is an excellent choice for those following low calorie, high protein diets including bariatric and diabetic diet plans. Check out all of our bariatric pudding flavors!

Ingredients

1 Packet AmBari Nutrition Creamy Banana Pudding
4 oz (1/2 cup) Cold Unsweetened Almond Milk (or skim milk for slightly more protein)
1/4 of a small, ripe banana, sliced very thin
2 Sugar-Free Vanilla Wafers (or 1/2 sheet of low-fat graham cracker), crushed into coarse crumbs
2 Tbsp Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1 Tbsp Sugar-Free Whipped Topping (like Cool Whip Zero) OR 1/2 tsp stevia/erythritol sweetener
A drop of vanilla extract

Directions

Prepare the AmBari Pudding Base

Empty the contents of the AmBari Banana Pudding packet into a small mixing bowl.
Add the 4 oz of cold unsweetened almond milk
Mix rapidly with a spoon until completely smooth (about 30-45 seconds).
Let the mixture stand for 3–5 minutes. It will thicken significantly during this time.

Prepare the Protein "Whip"

While the pudding sets, in a separate small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, sugar-free whipped topping (or sweetener), and vanilla extract until combined and fluffy. This adds creaminess and an extra 2-3g of protein compared to just using regular whipped topping.

Assemble the Parfait

Use a small glass or dessert dish for serving.
Layer 1 (Crunch): Sprinkle half of the crushed sugar-free wafer crumbs into the bottom of the glass.
Layer 2 (Pudding): Spoon half of the thickened AmBari pudding over the crumbs.
Layer 3 (Fruit): Arrange the thin banana slices over the pudding.
Layer 4 (Pudding): Spoon the remaining AmBari pudding over the bananas.
Layer 5 (Topping): Top with the Greek yogurt protein "whip."
Layer 6 (Garnish): Sprinkle the remaining wafer crumbs on very top for presentation.

Serve

Enjoy immediately, or chill in the fridge for 20 minutes for an even firmer texture.

Recipe Note

Texture is Key: The addition of the crushed sugar-free wafer is important for "mouthfeel" and satisfaction. Don't skip the crunch, but keep the portion small (just 2 wafers).

Watch the Fruit: Bananas are higher in natural sugars than berries. Using only 1/4 of a banana and slicing it very thin maximizes the flavor impact without overloading on carbohydrates.

The Milk Matter: While water works per the package instructions, using unsweetened almond milk adds creaminess for almost zero extra carbs. Using skim milk adds about 4g extra protein, but also some natural milk sugars (lactose).