5 Item Stir Together Pineapple Protein Dessert

I have an admission to make.  I have an abiding  HATE for the product called "Cool Whip" so when I ran across this recipe I was disappointed at the contents, but excited by the possibilities of modifications - and OH MY GOD! did I come up with some modifications!  I just had the sample I served described as "Heaven" and I AGREE!!  You can whip this up in less than 5 minutes for a quick mind bending "bariatric friendly" end to any meal.

OK.  This is sweet.  It has no added sugar, but is full of natural sugars.  For bariatric patients that means it should be consumed in moderation AFTER you have a large dose of dense protein.  PROTEIN FIRST!  But with the flavor and added protein powder it is SO worth a few extra carbs!!

Basic Recipe:

1 can crushed pineapple in juice (NOT SYRUP!)
1 small pkg Instant Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding powder
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 scoops Vanilla flavored Whey Isolate Protein powder

Stir all ingredients together well and chill for an hour (or serve immediately)

OK..  Here come the modifications:

Cook's Notes:

• Substitute Pistachio SF pudding for the vanilla, serve in a parfait glass sprinkled with Pistachio nuts
• Substitute thawed frozen strawberries (and the juice) for the pineapple
• Make a batch of pineapple AND strawberry and layer them in a parfait glass (this is SO good!!!)
• Feeling patriotic for the 4th?  Make another batch with thawed frozen blueberries and layer all 3 in a parfait glass for a red, white and blue dessert.  Don't feel bad about adding a few drops of red and blue food coloring to kick up the visual effect.
• Put any of these in Popsicle molds or bathroom cups with sticks and freeze them for a real summer treat!
• Chop about any frozen or canned fruit in juice that strikes your fancy - peaches, mandarin oranges, exotics, etc...  They almost all work!