Imagine a dessert so smooth, so decadent, and so incredibly easy to make that it'll become your new go-to sweet treat. This Easy Vegan Banana Pudding is not just a dessert; it's a creamy dream that proves plant-based treats can be mind-blowingly delicious. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time, you'll create a dessert that looks like it came straight from a gourmet restaurant, but can be whipped up in just 10 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegan vanilla wafers for layering
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, mash one ripe banana until smooth and creamy.
- Add almond milk, cornstarch, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are completely combined and no cornstarch lumps remain.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Continue cooking and stirring for 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. The pudding will start to coat the back of your spoon and become glossy.
- Remove from heat and let the pudding cool for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent skin from forming.
- In serving glasses or a large dish, create layers by alternating sliced bananas, pudding, and crumbled vegan vanilla wafers.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with additional banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers on top.
Tips
- Choose very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor intensity. The riper the banana, the more natural sweetness you'll achieve.
- Whisk the cornstarch thoroughly to avoid any lumps in your pudding. Smooth consistency is key to a professional-looking dessert.
- Stir constantly while cooking to prevent the pudding from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- For extra richness, you can substitute some almond milk with full-fat coconut milk.
- Make sure to let the pudding cool slightly before layering to prevent the wafers from becoming too soggy.
- For a fun presentation, use clear glasses to show off the beautiful layers of pudding, bananas, and wafers.
- The pudding can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator, making it perfect for meal prep or entertaining.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 275kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
