The Tastiest Vegan Banana Pudding Recipe

The Tastiest Vegan Banana Pudding Recipe

This version of banana pudding brings all the Southern charm of the classic dessert, the best part is, it’s completely made from simple vegan ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen.

The base is made with ripe bananas, coconut milk, and almond milk, sweetened naturally with maple syrup. A little cornstarch thickens everything into the perfect pudding texture that you know of, while vanilla adds that warm, comforting touch. You won’t believe how silky and flavorful it turns out.

Layered with slices of fresh banana and your favorite vegan vanilla cookies or graham crackers, this vegan banana pudding is everything you want from a homemade dessert. Top it with some whipped coconut cream and a sprinkle of crushed cookies and you’ve got yourself something seriously special.

I can’t wait for you to try and experience this goodness, so let’s get to the recipe quickly, below.

The Tastiest Vegan Banana Pudding Recipe

Banana pudding never gets better than the vegan version, and that is what this recipe is meant to show you how to make. The vegan banana pudding recipe produces the tastiest and most enjoyable result ever.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Chill Time 2 hours hrs

Servings: 6 Servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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For the pudding:

• 2 ripe bananas mashed
• 1 ripe banana sliced for layering
• 1 can 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or any plant milk
• 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp turmeric optional, for color

For layering:

• 1 to 2 bananas sliced
• 12–15 vegan vanilla cookies or graham crackers

Optional topping:

• Coconut whipped cream store-bought or homemade
• Crushed cookies for garnish

Equipment

• Medium saucepan
• Whisk
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Blender or potato masher (for bananas)
• Serving dish or jars
• Plastic wrap or lid for chilling

Method

 

Make the banana pudding base:

1. In a blender or bowl, combine the 2 mashed bananas, coconut milk, almond milk, maple syrup, cornstarch, vanilla, and turmeric (if using).
2. Whisk well until smooth and lump-free.

Cook the pudding:

1. Pour the mixture into a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir constantly with a whisk until it thickens (about 7–10 minutes). Don’t walk away—it can burn easily!
3. Once thickened, remove from heat and let it cool slightly (10 minutes).

Layer the pudding:

1. In a serving dish or jars, layer cookies, banana slices, and pudding. Repeat until full.
2. Top with coconut whipped cream and extra crushed cookies if desired.

Chill:

1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend and pudding to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal

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