Vegan Banana Flavored Pudding
This Vegan Banana Flavored Pudding is naturally flavored with real banana. Sliced bananas are steeped in non dairy milk to create a creamy rich pudding infused with real banana flavor.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups non dairy milk
- 2 cups ripe banana slices fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon non dairy butter optional
- pinch of turmeric for color optional
Instructions
- Combine non dairy milk and banana slices in a medium sauce pan. You can use ripe fresh or frozen bananas.2 cups non dairy milk , 2 cups ripe banana slices
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring often to prevent scorching. Once simmering remove from heat, cover and let cool before refrigerating at least 4 hours up to 24 hours. The longer the milk rests the stronger the banana flavor will be.
- After the milk has rested, pour it through a fine mesh strainer to remove bananas and discard. In a container, whisk together ½ cup of milk and cornstarch. Pour the remaining 1 ½ cups of milk into a medium sauce pan. Add sugar and salt, stirring to combine. Then whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Stir in turmeric at this stage if using.3 tablespoon cornstarch, ¼ cup sugar, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Heat over medium heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edges of pan. Cook until pudding thickens whisking continuously to prevent burning. It should coat the back of the spoon. Test by running your finger over the spoon. It should leave a clean line through the pudding.pinch of turmeric for color
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and non dairy butter, if using. Transfer to small ramekins or bowls and cool at room temperature before covering.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon non dairy butter
- Refrigerate for 2-4 hours. To prevent a skin from forming on the surface of pudding cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper, if desired.
Notes
- You can use arrowroot flour/starch instead of cornstarch if desired. Whisk 2 tablespoons of arrowroot in place of cornstarch.
