I LOVE banana pudding and was desperate for a vegan, dairy-free, and egg-free option! This vegan banana pudding recipe is AMAZING! A creamy coconut milk vanilla pudding that is layered with granola and banana slices! YUM! Seriously though, just as good and addictive! Crispy granola, ripe bananas and creamy vanilla pudding with layer upon layer of delicious. A must try and perfect cold on a spring or summer day. Enjoy!
This recipe is so versatile! Layer with granola, Greek yogurt, and use low-fat coconut milk to make the perfect banana pudding breakfast. Or layer with wafer cookies, whipped cream, and full-fat coconut milk to make the perfect dessert!
This is a dish that is super quick to prepare, deliciously light, and perfect for the whole family.
Make this recipe the night before in mason jars and store in the fridge for a quick breakfast, dessert, or snack at any time!
For more delicious banana recipes, see my creamy banana ice cream popsicles and my homemade banana bread recipe!
Banana Pudding Ingredient Notes
The best thing about this recipe is that it is only 7 ingredients! Many of these ingredients you already have in your fridge or pantry! For this healthy, and flavorful recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Coconut milk-I have used both canned full-fat, and light, coconut milk for this recipe and they both work beautifully!
- Sugar-I used organic granulated sugar for this recipe but feel free to use your preferred sweetener. Agave nectar, and date syrup also work for this recipe!
- Salt-just a pinch of sea salt is all that is needed for this recipe.
- Arrow root powder-You can also use cornstarch if you are not vegan.
- Vanilla Extract-Vanilla powder and paste will also work in this recipe.
- Granola-you can use granola for breakfast or vanilla wafer cookies for dessert!
- Bananas-perfectly ripe bananas work perfectly!
See recipe card for additional details and quantities.
Step-by-Step Pudding Instructions
For the full instructions and measurements for how to make this delicious recipe, please skip down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
Use the following step-by-step instructions for how to make this delicious vegan banana pudding recipe:
Heat medium-sized pot under medium heat. Add coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Mix well. Allow to heat up until just under a boil (do not let the mixture boil).
Then take 3 tablespoons of the heated milk mixture and whisk with 3 tablespoons of cornstarch in separate bowl and mix until smooth with no lumps. Then whisk cornstarch slurry back into heated milk mixture.
Continue to whisk over medium-high heat until thickened, about 8 -10 minutes. Once at your desired thickness, turn off the heat. Mix in vanilla extract. Refrigerate.
Then assemble your parfaits! Granola, then pudding, then bananas, and repeat until filled. Enjoy!
Hint: Be sure to add plastic wrap to the top of the bowl, pushing down onto the surface of the pudding to avoid a skin forming while cooling. Place in the fridge for 1 hour minimum to cool.
Banana Pudding Substitutions
This banana pudding recipe is so versatile and allows for many substitutions:
- Dairy– instead of using coconut milk, feel free to use dairy milk.
- Low fat – when using coconut milk, choose the light canned coconut for a lower fat option.
- Low sugar – the sugar in this recipe can be substituted for agave nectar, date syrup, Stevia, or any other 1:1 sugar alternative.
Pudding Variations
This recipe is easily customizable with multiple variations of serving suggestions:
- Breakfast – use light coconut milk in the pudding recipe and then layer with Greek yogurt, bananas, and granola for the perfect breakfast!
- Dessert – layer the pudding with bananas, whipped cream, and vanilla wafer cookies for the classic banana pudding dessert!
Topping Variations:
Chopped nuts (peanuts, almonds, walnuts)
Sea salt
Granola
Bananas
Hemp seeds
Raisons
Muesli
Graham crackers
Pretzels
Strawberries
Crumbled rice cakes
Cocoa nibs
Peanut butter!
Equipment
This recipe comes together with only ONE medium-sized saucepan and a whisk! Then you will need 4 glass ramekins for serving your delicious pudding parfaits!
Here are some glass ramekin and medium saucepan ideas for you to use to make this recipe!
Storage
Store your banana pudding in sealed mason jars or air-tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
You can also freeze your banana pudding in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.
Top tips
- Be sure to add plastic wrap to the top of the bowl, pushing down onto the surface of the pudding to avoid a skin forming while cooling.
- Make this recipe the night before in mason jars and store in the fridge for a quick breakfast, dessert, or snack at any time!
- Store your pudding in the fridge until ready to serve!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
After making your homemade banana pudding, you want to place the pudding in the fridge to cool completely for at least 30-60 minutes to fully set and cool. Keep your banana pudding in the fridge until ready to serve.
I would avoid leaving your banana pudding out for more than 2 hours at a time. Preferably, you should keep your banana pudding servings over ice or in a cool, chilled area to keep your pudding safe to eat and perfectly set.
Vegan Banana Pudding Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Medium-sized pot
- 4 Glass ramekins for serving
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
Vegan Pudding
- 2 Cups Coconut milk Full fat or light
- 1/2 Cup Sugar Granulated or your preferred sweetener
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 3 Tbsp Arrow root powder or cornstarch mixed with 3 Tbsp of water to make a slurry
- 2 Tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 Cup Granola Or wafer cookies
- 3 Sliced Bananas
Instructions
Vegan Pudding
- Heat medium-sized pot under medium heat. Add coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Mix well. Allow to heat up until just under a boil (do not let the mixture boil).
- Then take 3 tablespoons of the heated milk mixture and whisk with 3 tablespoons of cornstarch in separate bowl and mix until smooth with no lumps. Then whisk cornstarch slurry back into heated milk mixture.
- Continue to whisk over medium-high heat until thickened, about 8 -10 minutes. You should be able to draw a line on the back of your spoon that does not fill in when finished. Once at your desired thickness, turn off the heat. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Take off heat, and pour into a bowl. Add plastic wrap to the top of the bowl, pushing down onto the surface of the pudding. Place in the fridge for 1 hour to cool.
- Then assemble your parfaits! Granola, then pudding, then bananas, and repeat until filled.
- Place in fridge until your ready to consume! Enjoy!
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