Coconut Banana Pudding

Are you looking for a simple, yet tasty treat that you can share with your family? Functional Medicine Los Angeles is here to bring you another healthy recipe!

According to our experts at Functional Medicine Burbank, Coconut Banana Pudding is a delicious dessert that combines the tropical flavors of coconut and banana, both rich in essential nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals, providing a healthier alternative to other sugar-loaded desserts.

It’s surprisingly simple to make at home, with only a few ingredients required and no special cooking skills needed, which makes it an excellent choice for those seeking a quick yet nutritious dessert at Functional Medicine Studio City.

• Prep time: 10 minutes
  
• Cook time: 10 minutes
  
• Cooling time: 2 hours
  
• Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 14-oz. can of light coconut milk
  
• 1/2 c. whole milk
  
• 2 large egg yolks
  
• 1/2 c. sugar
  
• 1/4 c. cornstarch
  
• 1/16 t. salt
  
• 2 t. pure vanilla extract
  
• 2 T. butter
  
• 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  
• 2 T. powdered sugar
  
• 2 large bananas, sliced
  
• 40 vanilla wafers
  
• 4 T. toasted coconut

Directions:

1. Heat the coconut milk and whole milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it is just before the boiling stage.
2. In the meantime, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small bowl.
3. Once the milk is hot, pour one ladle of milk into the egg mixture and whisk to temper the egg yolks. Pour the warmed egg mixture into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cook, stirring constantly, until a thick and smooth pudding forms, approximately 5-6 minutes.
4. Remove the pudding from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter. Whisk until the butter melts into the pudding. Cover the pudding with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to cool for 2 hours.
5. Once the pudding has cooled, whip the heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
6. To assemble the pudding cups, layer vanilla wafers, pudding, and banana slices between 4 serving glasses and finish with whip cream on top and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
7. Enjoy!

The pudding can be a great addition to your diet as it supports digestion, boosts heart health, and supplies quick energy due to the presence of medium-chain fatty acids in coconut and potassium in bananas.

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