Vegan Banana Pudding

This Vegan Banana Pudding proves that plant-based desserts can be just as indulgent and satisfying as their traditional counterparts. The creamy coconut milk base combines with sweet, ripe bananas and a touch of maple syrup to create a luxurious texture that’s naturally wholesome. It’s the perfect dessert for anyone seeking comfort food that aligns with their dietary preferences.

If you love this plant-based approach, you’ll want to try our Vegan Mac & Cheese for another surprisingly creamy vegan comfort dish. For more banana-forward treats, our Hawaiian Banana Bread with Coconut & Pineapple delivers that same tropical sweetness that makes this pudding so delightfully satisfying.

Vegan Banana Pudding

Recipe by Daily Disher

Vegan Banana Pudding is a lusciously creamy dessert made with coconut milk, ripe bananas, and maple syrup that delivers all the comfort of traditional pudding in a wholesome, plant-based form.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

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Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 3 bananas, ripe

• 2 cups coconut milk

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

• In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, maple syrup, cornstarch, vanilla extract, turmeric, and salt, then whisk until smooth.
• Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly. Peel and slice bananas, then layer them in a serving dish.
• Pour the warm pudding mixture over the banana slices, ensuring even coverage for a consistent texture throughout.
• Chill the pudding in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors and texture to set properly.
• Before serving, add a squeeze of lemon juice over the pudding and garnish with additional banana slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts

• Total number of serves: 4
• Calories: 250kcal
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 620mg
• Potassium: 400mg
• Sugar: 8g
• Protein: 6g
• Calcium: 60mg
• Iron: 2mg

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