Banana Coconut Pudding

Name: Banana Coconut Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nauruan
Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas; 1 cup coconut cream; 3 tbsp sugar; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 2 tbsp grated coconut; Lime juice

Banana Pudding (buh-NAN-uh PUD-ing)

Mashed Banana and Coconut Dessert

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 216 kcal

Ripe bananas mashed with coconut cream and sugar, chilled into a smooth pudding.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 2.0g

Carbs 34.0g

Fat 8.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

bowl fork

Presentation Guide

Vessel: small bowl

Garnishes: grated coconut, cinnamon

Ingredients

4 ripe bananas
1 cup coconut cream
3 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp grated coconut
Lime juice

Instructions

1
Mash bananas until smooth.
2
Stir in coconut cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
3
Add a squeeze of lime juice.
4
Sprinkle in cinnamon and mix well.
5
Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.
6
Serve topped with grated coconut.

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Did You Know?

This simple pudding requires no cooking, making it ideal for Nauru's tropical heat.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

bowl
fork

Garnishing

grated coconut, cinnamon

The Story Behind Banana Coconut Pudding

Bananas and coconuts are the two most abundant fruits on Nauru, making this combination a natural dessert. The no-cook preparation is practical in a climate where cooling down is preferred over heating up the kitchen.

This pudding has been made by Nauruan families for generations using nothing more than a fork and bowl.

Its simplicity is its strength, letting the natural sweetness of ripe bananas shine.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert, snack 📜 Origins: Traditional

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