Description
Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream is a creamy, fresh, and naturally sweet plant-based dessert featuring ripe bananas and juicy strawberries in a smooth pudding base thickened with a natural gelling agent. Perfect for any occasion, this dairy-free treat offers a luscious texture and delightful fruity flavor that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (natural)
Pudding Base
- 2 cups plant-based milk (almond, oat, or preferred)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (natural) or agave nectar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 to 1.5 teaspoons natural gelling agent (such as pectin, agar, or carrageenan) as per package instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash fresh strawberries thoroughly, remove the stems, and slice into bite-sized pieces. Peel ripe bananas and mash gently with a fork, leaving some texture for a better mouthfeel.
- Make the Pudding Base: In a saucepan, combine the plant-based milk, natural sweetener, natural vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently heat over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until well mixed and warmed through.
- Add the Natural Gelling Agent: Slowly whisk in the natural gelling agent according to the package directions. Continue stirring and cook the mixture for several minutes until it thickens and develops a creamy pudding-like texture. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Combine Fruit with Pudding: Stir the mashed bananas and fresh lemon juice into the pudding base. Then fold in the sliced strawberries evenly, ensuring bursts of fruity flavor in every spoonful.
- Chill and Set: Pour the pudding mixture into serving bowls or a large dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours to let the pudding set with a smooth, firm texture.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries and bananas for optimal natural sweetness and flavor.
- Stir continuously when heating the pudding base with the natural gelling agent to prevent lumps.
- Include the lemon juice to keep bananas from browning and to add brightness.
- Serve chilled to enjoy the pudding’s ideal texture and flavor fusion.
- Adjust the amount of natural sweetener based on your preference and the sweetness of the fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry banana pudding, plant-based dessert, dairy-free pudding, creamy fruit pudding, natural sweetener dessert, fresh fruit pudding
