This Vegan Matcha Banana Pudding is layered with creamy matcha custard, tender banana slices, and soft vanilla wafers. It’s rich, vibrant, and perfect for anyone craving a cozy classic with a modern twist.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Vegan Vanilla Pudding
- Matcha powder: The star of this twist on the classic! We recommend a ceremonial-grade matcha for the best mild flavor and vibrant green color.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness without affecting the color of the matcha pudding. Use organic sugar when possible to ensure it’s vegan-friendly.
- Cornstarch: Instead of eggs, this vegan pudding gets its thick, smooth, silky texture from cornstarch.
- Non-dairy milk: Most store-bought and homemade plant milks will work here, but we recommend avoiding homemade oat milk. Homemade oat milk tends to become slimy when heated and can yield an unpleasant overall texture.
- Vegan butter: Makes the pudding extra rich, creamy and luxurious!
- Vanilla extract: Balances the earthiness in the matcha and adds warmth and sweetness.
- Vegan condensed milk: Helps to sweeten the pudding and adds additional body and richness. We prefer to use our homemade version, but a store-bought equivalent works well, too!
- Vegan heavy cream: Whips easily into a homemade vegan whipped cream and helps to yield a fluffier banana pudding.
How to Make Vegan Matcha Banana Pudding
Making matcha banana pudding from scratch requires just a few simple steps.
- Whisk the matcha in hot water until smooth and frothy.
- Simmer the sugar, cornstarch, and milk together until thickened.
- Whisk in the vegan butter, vanilla, and salt, then set aside to cool.
- Mix in the vegan condensed milk, then fold in the vegan whipped cream until combined.
Find the full printable recipe here: Vegan Matcha Banana Pudding
