Creamy AIP banana pudding made with coconut milk and ripe bananas. This easy, dairy-free, egg-free dessert is comforting, naturally sweetened, and fully AIP compliant.
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword AIP, Banana
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Chill Time 2 hourshours
Ingredients
3ripe bananasdivided
1 ½cupsfull-fat coconut milkcarton or canned, smooth not chunky
2tablespoonmaple syrup or raw honeyadjust to taste
2tablespoonarrowroot starch
1teaspoonvanilla powder or alcohol-free vanillaAIP-compliant
Pinchof sea salt
Optional: ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or carob powder for a warm flavor note
Instructions
In a blender, combine: 2 bananas, Coconut milk, Maple syrup, Arrowroot, Vanilla, Salt. Blend until completely smooth.
Pour into a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly for 5–8 minutes, until it thickens to a pudding consistency. It should coat the back of a spoon.
Remove from heat. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Stir in cinnamon or carob if using.
Slice the remaining banana. Spoon pudding into jars or a dish, layering with banana slices if you want that classic look.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours to fully set.
Notes
Optional AIP Toppings
Coconut whipped cream (just coconut cream + maple syrup)
Toasted coconut flakes
Crushed AIP cassava or plantain chips for a “vanilla wafer” vibe