In the early 1950's, New Orleans was the major port of entry for bananas imported from Central and South America. The owner of Brennan's Restaurant, challenged his chef to include bananas on the menu. He famously created the iconic New Orleans dessert: Bananas Foster, a combo of bananas, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, ice cream and some booze. It is delicious but not the most weight loss surgery friendly food item, that's for sure. I decided that I would create a dessert for us that has all the yummy flavors of the traditional decadent dessert but something that wouldn't do damage to our weight, health or fitness goals.
I'm heading to New Orleans next month for #YWM2017 this year's Your Weight Matters National Convention, a 3-day educational event where the countries leading experts on weight, weight loss, nutrition, wellness topics like sleep, stress and emotional health will be sharing their latest research. It's going to be an amazing weekend. Advanced registration continues through July 28th but you can register at the door so if you need great education and inspiration on your weight loss journey... come to New Orleans next month. Find all the info about the event at www.YWMConvention.com and be sure to sign up for e-alerts to hear all the 411 about this event and the location (when announced) of next year's event!
Thanks to Premier Protein for creating their delicious Bananas & Cream Protein Shake it's what inspired me to create this protein-packed recipe (30 grams of protein in each shake.) I also used Premier Protein 100% Whey Protein Powder in the Cinnamon Protein Granola that made the perfect base layer of my nod to New Orleans Banana Fosters Pudding Jars.
Shelly's Premier Protein Banana Fosters Pudding Jars
6 - 4 oz. jars (or clear cups)
2 cups Premier Protein Bananas & Cream Shake (Ready to Drink RTD, chilled)
1 - 1 oz. small package Sugar Free Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (dry)
Premier Protein Cinnamon Protein Granola (uses 1/2 a batch)
Bananas Foster Topping
Spoon a couple of Tablespoons of Cinnamon Protein Granola into each jar. Set aside while you make the pudding.
Pour the chilled shakes and pudding mix into a shaker bottle. Shake for 3 minutes or until thickened slightly and place in fridge for about 5 minutes to thicken further.
Spoon the protein pudding on top of the granola layer.
Top with Bananas Foster topping. These Premier Protein Bananas Foster Pudding Jars will store in the fridge for several days but they will not last long... seriously, non-ops I gave them to LOVED them. Hide yours.
Shelly's Cinnamon Protein Granola
1/4 cup Oatmeal, dry
1/4 cup Premier Protein Vanilla Whey Protein Powder, dry
1/4 cup chopped Nuts (I used a combo of pecans and almonds)
1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Syrup (or Sweetener of your choice)
dash of Cinnamon
1 Tablespoon Almond Butter
1 Tablespoon Butter
Mix all ingredients together. Squeeze together with your hands till clumps form. You need to use your hands for this one.
If your almond butter is on the loose side add a little more protein, if it's on the drier side add a little more syrup till clumps form. Place on a non-stick sprayed, foil lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Cool.
The 6 pudding jars use 1/2 of this batch of granola, store the remaining in an airtight container for several days. It's delicious sprinkled on Greek yogurt, cottage or ricotta cheese, or put it in a baggie and it makes a great airplane snack! I'll have a baggie in my carry-on when I head to New Orleans!
Shelly's Bananas Foster Topping
1 Banana, sliced
1 Tablespoon (or less) Butter
1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Syrup (or Sweetener of your choice)
1 Tablespoon Walnuts, chopped
a couple of drops of Rum extract
a dash of Cinnamon
Saute first three ingredients till bananas are softened and slightly golden.
Add final 3 ingredients, toss and let cool slightly before topping pudding jars.
Hope to see you at #YWM2017 but if you can't make it... make these and follow my Twitter and Instagram posts August 9-13th from New Orleans.
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