Make creamy banana pudding at home, because this easy recipe is perfect for dessert, parties, and family gatherings.
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 2 cups milk or plant-based milk
- ½ cup sugar or coconut sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Vanilla wafers or biscuits, for layering
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding base: First, whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
- Cook gently: Next, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Add flavor: Then, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Layer the dessert: After that, layer pudding, bananas, and wafers in serving dishes.
- Chill: Finally, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Tips for Perfect Banana Pudding
- First, stir continuously to avoid lumps.
- Additionally, use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- Moreover, chill well for best texture.
- Finally, assemble just before serving for fresh bananas.
Variations
- Vegan Version: Use plant-based milk and dairy-free wafers.
- Chocolate Twist: Additionally, add cocoa powder to the pudding.
- No-Bake Option: Furthermore, use instant pudding mix.
- Layered Trifle: Also, add whipped topping between layers.
Health Benefits
- Since bananas provide potassium, they support heart health.
- Additionally, this dessert offers quick energy.
- Moreover, homemade pudding avoids preservatives.
- Therefore, it is better than store-bought options.
Nutrition Facts (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
Kid-Friendly Version
- First, reduce sugar slightly for kids.
- Additionally, mash bananas for smoother texture.
- Moreover, serve in small cups.
- Finally, top with crushed biscuits or fruit.
