Ingredients
1. Banana protein cream
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Low-fat cottage cheese | 200 g |
| Plain Greek yogurt | 200 g |
| Vanilla whey protein powder | 60 g |
| Ripe banana | 100 g |
| Vanilla essence | 5 ml |
| Honey or sweetener | 10 g |
| Cinnamon powder | 1 g |
| Salt | Small pinch |
2. Biscuit crumb layer
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Digestive biscuits | 40 g |
| Rolled oats | 20 g |
| Melted butter | 10 g |
| Cinnamon powder | 1 g |
3. Topping
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Banana slices | 80 g |
| Crushed almonds | 10 g |
| Cinnamon powder | 1 g |
Method of preparation
Step 1: Prepare biscuit crumbs
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Crush digestive biscuits into fine crumbs.
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Add rolled oats and cinnamon.
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Add melted butter.
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Mix thoroughly and divide between four jars.
Step 2: Prepare protein cream
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Add cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to a blender.
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Add vanilla whey protein.
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Add banana, vanilla essence, honey and cinnamon.
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Blend for 1–2 minutes until completely smooth.
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Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the cream to thicken.
Step 3: Assemble jars
Divide ingredients equally into four jars:
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Add biscuit crumb base.
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Add a layer of banana protein cream.
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Add thin banana slices.
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Add another layer of protein cream.
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Finish with crushed almonds and cinnamon.
Step 4: Refrigeration
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Close jars with airtight lids.
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Refrigerate at 0–4°C.
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Chill for 2–3 hours before serving.
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Add fresh banana topping before serving.
Nutrition information
Estimated nutrition per jar:
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 230–270 kcal |
| Protein | 22–26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22–27 g |
| Fat | 6–9 g |
| Fibre | 2–3 g |
Actual values depend on the brands and nutritional composition of the ingredients.
Nut information
| Nut | Quantity for 4 jars |
|---|---|
| Almonds | 10 g |
| Walnuts | 10 g |
| Pistachios | 10 g |
| Cashews | 10 g |
Use only one type or combine them. The quantities above are alternatives, not additional ingredients.
Allergens: Milk, possible soy in protein powder, gluten in digestive biscuits, and tree nuts if used.
Storage
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Refrigerate at 0–4°C.
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Best consumed within 48–72 hours.
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Keep airtight.
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Add fresh banana slices immediately before serving.
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Do not leave at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Tip: For a thicker, cheesecake-style filling, blend the cottage cheese first until completely smooth, then incorporate the remaining ingredients.