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    Home » Desserts

    Not Your Mama's Banana Pudding

    Updated: Nov 27, 2021 · Published: Nov 27, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Not Your Mama's Banana Pudding is the BEST banana pudding recipe you will ever have! This creamy homemade pudding is made with real bananas, coconut cream, maple syrup, and more. 

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    In this Article:
    • How to Make Not Your Mama's Banana Pudding
    • Tips & Tricks for Not Your Mama's Banana Pudding
    • Variations to Not Your Mama's Banana Pudding
    • Not Your Mama's Banana Pudding FAQs
    • Recipe

    If you are dreaming of a fresh dessert, learn how to make banana pudding! It can easily become a great dessert, potluck treat and more.

    Serve this pudding on its own, as a topping for ice cream, alongside a slice of cake, or drizzled over a smoothie bowl.

    This Not You Mama's Banana Pudding recipe is...

    • Made with real bananas 
    • Dairy-free
    • Homemade 
    • Gluten-free 
    • Sweet and delicious 

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    How to Make Not Your Mama's Banana Pudding

    how to make banana pudding from scratch
    1. Add bananas to a bowl and mash. 
    2. Add ingredients to a saucepan.
    3. Cook on low heat until just boiling, stirring often. 
    4. Transfer the mixture to a heat-proof bowl, then chill in the fridge. 
    5. Top with sliced bananas and serve. 

    Tips & Tricks for Not Your Mama's Banana Pudding

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    Thickness

    Cornstarch is the thickening agent for this pudding. If you want a thicker pudding, add a bit more cornstarch to your recipe—maybe 1 ½ tablespoons. 

    Texture 

    If you want a creamy pudding, mash your bananas really well. Otherwise you will find that your pudding has some lumps. 

    Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender or food processor to really blend up your bananas before cooking. 

    Ripeness

    I recommend using ripe, fresh bananas as they will give your banana pudding the most incredible flavor. Otherwise, you will find your banana pudding is not quite as flavorful. 

    Variations to Not Your Mama's Banana Pudding

    mashed bananas in a bowl for homemade banana pudding

    Maple

    If you want a mild sweetness, use less maple syrup to sweeten your pudding. Otherwise, your pudding will be very sweet if you add the recommended amount of syrup in the recipe. 

    Honey

    If you don't want to use maple syrup, you can use honey instead. Just stir the honey in and mix the pudding together. Agave syrup is another alternative for the maple syrup. 

    Cookies 

    Chessman biscuits, vanilla wafers, and other cookies are often served with banana pudding. You can even layer cookies, pudding, and fresh sliced bananas to make a layered, parfait-like dessert. 

    Not Your Mama's Banana Pudding FAQs

    finished homemade banana pudding top view in a bowl with a black plate

    Is coconut cream the same thing as coconut milk? 

    Coconut cream can be found in the asian aisle at most grocery stores. The cream comes in a can and is very thick. But this coconut cream is not the same as coconut milk, and should not be swapped. Coconut milk is much thinner and won't hold up the same way as coconut cream.

    How long does it take banana pudding to set up? 

    You will want to refrigerate your pudding for at least 4 hours before serving. It takes at least that long to thicken the homemade pudding; if you don't chill your pudding, it won't get thick enough and you'll have a banana-flavored soup on your hands!

    Does banana pudding need to be refrigerated? 

    You do need to refrigerate your pudding if you don't plan to eat it all right away. This pudding will store for 3–4 days in the fridge. After 4 days you'll want to toss out any remaining leftover pudding. 

    Recipe

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    Not Your Mama’s Banana Pudding

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    This Not Your Mama's Banana Pudding is the BEST banana pudding recipe you will ever have—made with real bananas!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Chill time: 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 937 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 medium bananas
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • 1 ½ cups coconut cream
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1 tbsp cornstarch
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 pinch turmeric optional for richer color
    • sliced bananas optional for serving

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, mash the bananas with a fork.
      homemade banana pudding
    • Add the bananas, coconut cream, maple syrup, cornstarch, vanilla, salt, and turmeric to a medium saucepan.
      homemade banana pudding
    • Heat over medium low heat until the mixture is just beginning to boil, stirring frequently.
      homemade banana pudding
    • Transfer pudding mixture to a heatproof container.
      homemade banana pudding
    • Chill pudding in the refrigerator until cold and thick, at least 4 hours.
      homemade banana pudding
    • Serve with sliced bananas.
      homemade banana pudding

    Notes

    If you prefer a less sweet pudding, reduce the amount of maple syrup.
    For a thicker pudding, increase the amount of cornstarch.
    The pudding will have some chunks from the bananas. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the mixture in a food processor before cooking.
    This recipe calls for coconut cream, not coconut milk. They are not the same ingredient!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 937kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 8gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 55gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 307mgPotassium: 1192mgFiber: 7gSugar: 63gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 5mg
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