Description
Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream is a creamy, plant-based dessert blending ripe bananas and fresh strawberries with a natural gelling agent for a smooth and luscious texture. This vibrant and naturally sweet pudding is simple to prepare, making it perfect for a light snack or elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and chopped
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed and sliced (for folding in)
Base
- 1 cup plant-based milk (cold, such as almond, oat, or coconut milk)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (natural)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (natural)
Texture
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent (such as pectin or agar, prepared according to package instructions)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash and hull the strawberries, then cut them into small pieces for easy blending. Peel the bananas and slice them into chunks to ensure they blend smoothly into the pudding.
- Blend the Base: In a blender, combine the bananas, half of the chopped strawberries, cold plant-based milk, maple syrup (natural), vanilla extract (natural), and lemon juice (natural). Blend until smooth and creamy, making sure there are no lumps.
- Incorporate the Natural Gelling Agent: Stir in the natural gelling agent according to package instructions, blending gently but thoroughly to create the perfect pudding consistency without any grittiness.
- Add Texture and Color: Fold in the remaining chopped strawberries for fresh bursts of flavor and a lovely color contrast that makes your pudding as beautiful as it tastes.
- Chill and Set: Pour the mixture into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let it set completely and develop its creamy dreaminess.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas and strawberries for optimal natural sweetness without additional sugar.
- Use cold plant-based milk to help the pudding set properly and enhance creaminess.
- Chilling the pudding for at least 2 hours is essential to achieve the perfect texture.
- Follow the natural gelling agent package instructions carefully to avoid over-thickening or a firm set.
- Enjoy the pudding within 2 days for the best fresh flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry banana pudding, plant-based dessert, vegan pudding, natural sweet dessert, creamy pudding, fruit dessert
