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Vegan Banana Pudding

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This vegan banana pudding is a sweet, creamy, dairy-free take on a classic Southern treat. Vegan pudding layered with bananas and vegan vanilla cookies, with a dollop of dairy-free whipped topping to round it off.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Chill: 3 hours
Total: 3 hours 40 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 8 servings

Equipment Needed

  • 2 small bowls
  • whisk
  • Small saucepan
  • Refrigerator
  • Serving dishes

Ingredients Needed

  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)
  • 1 15-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch turmeric (optional, for color)
  • 1 9-ounce container vegan whipped topping (divided, see Notes)
  • 4-5 medium bananas (peeled, sliced into discs)
  • vegan vanilla cookies (to taste)

Instructions

  • In small bowl, whisk together almond milk and cornstarch until combined. Set aside.
    Almond milk and cornstarch in glass mixing bowl.
  • In small saucepan, heat coconut milk over medium heat. When hot, slowly whisk in almond milk/cornstarch mixture.
  • Simmer until thickened, approximately 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
    Coconut milk and almond slurry in a large saucepan.
  • Stir in vanilla, maple syrup, and salt. If adding turmeric for color, stir in here.
  • Transfer mixture to bowl and let cool at room temperature 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, cover bowl and move it to refrigerator. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours until set and thickened.
  • Remove pudding from refrigerator. Stir in 1 cup of vegan whipped topping. Combine thoroughly.
    Vegan banana pudding in a large glass mixing bowl with a spoon.
  • In dish(es) of choice, layer wafers, then bananas, then pudding. Repeat layers as needed. Top with remaining whipped topping and serve.

Recipe Notes

  • Whipped Topping: I used So Delicious Dairy Free Original Cocowhip.
  • Cookies: If you have trouble finding vegan vanilla wafers, you can use any vegan vanilla cookies you like. You can also make this with vegan graham crackers instead.

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 283kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 36g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Net Carbs: 34g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 352mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg