I'm in love with this raw vegan banana pudding, actually it's one of my favorite desserts, especially if I add lots of fresh raspberries on top, it tastes like heaven! Other fresh or frozen berries also work (I love strawberries too and they're in season).
Since I discovered raw vegan desserts I'm obsessed with them, they're ready in 5 or 10 minutes, are much easier to digest and healthier than traditional desserts and taste SO good, that's why I bought a new food processor. I was using my Vitamix blender to make this kind of recipes, but the food processor works much better.
To make this delectable recipe you only need 4 ingredients: raw cashews, bananas, dates and your favorite plant milk (I used homemade almond milk). Then add your favorite toppings (nuts, seeds, fruit, maple syrup, etc.) and that's all!
If you're a chocoholic like me, you can add some unsweetened cocoa powder (I prefer to use raw cacao) and you'll have a delicious chocolate banana pudding, although maybe you'll need to add more dates.
I love 5-minute recipes that only require a food processor or a blender to make a super tasty meal or dessert. It's unbelievable you only need to blend 4 ingredients to make this amazing pudding!
If you use frozen and regular bananas the pudding will be creamier, but if you wanna make the recipe and you haven't frozen bananas, don't worry, you can also use 4 regular bananas. If the pudding is not creamy enough, try to add more cashews or even more bananas.
Some people soak the cashews overnight (I didn't), but it's not necessary, although I recommend you to soak them if your food processor or blender is not very powerful. In addition, if you soak the cashews, the pudding will have a softer texture.
Feel free to use any other natural sweetener instead of dates, or other nuts instead of cashews (I love almonds). I always eat unsalted raw nuts because they're healthier and more nutritious.
It's almost summer and when it's hot I prefer to make no bake, quick and simple desserts, like this awesome raw vegan banana pudding, it's super refreshing and you're gonna love it!
Curious about more vegan pudding recipes? Don’t miss these delicious choices: Vegan Tapioca Pudding, Vegan Chocolate Pudding, and Vegan Bread Pudding. They’re all easy to make and oh-so-tasty!
Raw Vegan Banana Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 2 frozen bananas
- 2 regular bananas
- 8 Deglet Nour or 4 Medjool dates
- ¾ cup almond milk
- Toppings: raspberries and chopped cashews, optional
Instructions
- You can soak the cashews overnight (I didn't), but it's totally up to you. If your food processor or blender is not very powerful, I recommend you to soak them.
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor (or a blender) and blend until smooth. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, top with your favorite toppings (I added fresh raspberries and chopped cashews).
Deb W says
This was AMAAAAAAZING!!! And even better that it is so simple!! I added a small amount of vanilla and used very ripe(sugary) bananas 3 from frig and 1 frozen and a cup of ice with 1/4C of plant milk and water to equal the liquid and few extra cashews.UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! Did NOT need dates........ Thank you so much
Iosune says
Hi Deb! You're so welcome 🙂 I'm so glad you liked it so much!
Linda McClintock says
Hi.. Would this feed four people?
Iosune says
Hi Linda! This recipe is for 4 people as a dessert, snack or even for breakfast. Hope it helps 🙂
San says
Delicious, def helped satisfy my sweet tooth. Easy and quick to make .
Iosune says
Hi San! Thanks a lot 🙂 I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Katherine says
Hi there,
This Vegan Banana Pudding is a fantastic recipe. I have featured this in our website, Green Thickies post, 10 Best Fruit Based Meals (Raw Vegan).
I haven't posted the actual recipe, but only one image from here and a small quote and link back to the recipe page. All credits given to you.
Thanks a lot,
Katherine
Iosune says
Hi Katherine! Thank you SO much for sharing 🙂 Have a nice day!
Debbie Holt says
I bet this tastes amazing but the fat and calorie count per serving will have me waiting until I reach my weight loss goal before I can indulge! Can’t wait though!!!
Iosune says
Hi Debbie! This is a treat, but it's so delicious and healthier than other recipes 😉
Saima Chowdhury says
Can you try this on a blender?
Iosune says
Hi Saim! I think you can also make it in a powerful blender. Add more milk if need 🙂
Mariesa says
What is the calorie content of the recipe shown as is?
Iosune says
Hi Mariesa! I haven't shared the calorie content for this recipe, sorry. But you could use any app or web like Cronometer. Have a nice day!
Tanja says
This tastes so amazing - I was out of rasberries so I topped it with blueberries instead and - HEAVEN!!! Plugged the recipe into Chronometer and the recipe as is without toppings comes to 2,136 calories (with 1,427 only from the nuts). Adding toppings will add calories but soaking the nuts will expand them so if you soak the nuts you will use little less and thus have a lower calorie count. Nutrition-wise it looks quite nice in that only eating this recipe (all of it) you will get 111% of your fiber RDA, 110% of iron RDA, 52% of your calcium RDA , 56% of vitamin C RDA and 44% of folate RDA. You also meet ALL of your RDA's for B1, B6, Vitamin K, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorous, Selenium and Zinc and Omega-6. Not bad for one simple dessert!
Iosune says
Hi Tanja! So glad you liked it and thanks a lot for the nutritional info 🙂
Pixy says
How long will this keep in the fridge? it looks delicious. I'd probably add a bit of raw protein powder too.
Iosune says
Hi Pixy! I think it could last for at least 2 or 3 days. Raw protein powder is a great choice 😉 Happy new year!
Sandy says
I added cocoa powder and vnilla extract to add flavor! I think next time I'll add cinnamon! Thank you for this recipe! It's yummy!!!
Iosune says
Hi Sandy! You're so welcome 🙂 Have a nice day!
Ilana says
Is it OK to skip dates? What do they contribute to this recipe?
Thank you!
Iosune says
Hi Ilana! They're a healthy sweetener, so you can skip them if you want or use any other sweetener. Have a nice day!
Deryn @ Running on Real Food says
Yum! Love the simplicity. Cashews are the best for raw vegan puddings, I love making a chocolate one with coconut milk and banana. MMM!
Iosune says
Thanks a lot Deryn! Yes, cashews are great, I love them so much! <3
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
this looks delicious! I LOVE how healthy it is 😉 super yummy!
Iosune says
Hi Michele! Thanks a lot 😉 It's SO delicious!!!