Creamy Banana Pudding
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This delicious banana pudding is one to enjoy year-round. Easy to make, but the hard part is waiting! Instead of phosphate-packed pudding packets, we’re using a simple and easy-to-find ingredient: tofu! Tofu provides plant protein to help stabilize blood sugars, plus the creamy base we all know and love about banana pudding. Not only do the bananas provide the flavor, but using ripe or overripe bananas adds a natural sweetness. Toss in some dates for another level of sweet flavor plus some more fiber. And don’t forget those classic vanilla wafer cookies - just be sure to read the ingredients label to avoid any with added phosphates.
2 hrs 5mins
3/4 cups (6 ounces)
Appropriate for
Diets
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 16 ounces silken tofu
- 2 pitted Medjool dates
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 phosphate-free vanilla wafer cookies, divided (may substitute phosphate-free graham cracker)
- 8 tablespoons dairy-free whipped topping
- 1 banana, sliced (optional)
Directions
Prep
5mins
Cook
2 hrs
Total
2 hrs 5mins
- Using a food processor or blender, add bananas, tofu, Medjool dates, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into serving ramekins or glasses.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight to allow pudding to firm. Note: some spotting and browning on the top may naturally occur from the dates and banana.
- Garnish each serving with 2 vanilla wafer cookies and 2 tablespoons of whipped topping.
- Optional garnish: add sliced bananas
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Tips:
- Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a unique flavor boost!
- Add banana extract for extra banana flavor, starting with ¼ teaspoon. A little goes a long way. A great part of a fully plant-based recipe is that you can safely taste-test as you make it!
- If your dates are a little firm, try soaking for an hour in hot water before starting the recipe. This will allow them to blend more easily.
- For thicker pudding consistency, try using medium-firm tofu. Add some water or milk of choice to thin out if needed. Nutrition will vary slightly due to lower water content of medium-firm tofu.
Meal types
Nutritional information
- Calories 209.8
- Carbohydrates 33.6 g
- Dietary Fiber 2.4 g
- Total Sugars 20.3 g
- Protein 6.3 g
- Fat 6 g
- Saturated Fat 1.9 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Cholesterol 0.3 mg
- Sodium 26.8 mg
- Potassium 303.5 mg
- Calcium 115.9 mg
- Iron 1.3 mg
- Phosphorus 28 mg