Description
Enjoy a creamy and luscious Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream made with fresh ripe strawberries and bananas combined with a smooth plant-based pudding. This naturally sweetened, vegan-friendly dessert offers a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion, providing a delightful blend of fruity freshness and velvety texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh ripe strawberries, washed and sliced
- 2 medium ripe bananas, peeled and sliced or mashed
Pudding Base
- 2 cups plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (natural) or agave nectar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or other natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash the strawberries thoroughly and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Peel the bananas and cut into thin rounds or mash slightly according to your preferred texture.
- Make the Pudding Base: In a saucepan, combine the plant-based milk, natural sweetener, natural vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and cornstarch or natural gelling agent. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a creamy pudding consistency.
- Combine Fruit and Pudding: Remove the pudding from heat and gently fold in the sliced strawberries and bananas, mixing carefully to distribute the fruit evenly without crushing it.
- Chill and Set: Pour the pudding mixture into serving bowls or a large dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow the pudding to fully set and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, garnish as desired with fresh strawberry slices, banana coins, or toasted coconut flakes. Serve cold for a refreshing and indulgent treat.
Notes
- Use fully ripe strawberries and bananas to maximize natural sweetness and reduce added sugar.
- Stir continuously while cooking the pudding base to avoid lumps and ensure smooth texture.
- Chill the pudding for a few hours to enhance flavor and improve texture.
- For a visually appealing dessert, layer fruit and pudding alternately.
- Adjust sweetness to taste before chilling the pudding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry banana pudding, plant-based dessert, vegan pudding, fruit pudding, healthy dessert, creamy pudding
