Banana Pudding Dip

Easy banana dessert dip

While most banana pudding dip recipes call for Cool Whip or heavy cream and instant vanilla pudding mix, this one calls for just 4 simple ingredients.

The creamy banana dip can be dairy free, gluten free, nut free, soy free, and vegan.

With a thick and fluffy texture, it tastes like a cross between classic banana pudding or cream pie and a slice of homemade banana cheesecake.

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Try serving this banana snack dip with graham crackers or Vegan Nilla Wafers.

Or serve alongside fresh strawberries and gingersnaps, shortbread, or vanilla wafer cookies. Garnish the dip with sliced bananas and homemade Coconut Whipped Cream.

It is so creamy and delicious that no one could judge if you choose to simply eat the banana pudding dip straight from the bowl with a spoon.

Present the recipe either cold or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for around three to four days.

Leftover banana pudding dip also make a great school snack when packed into a lunchbox. Stir in a few mini chocolate chips if you wish, or include chopped fresh fruit or bite size pieces of low fat Applesauce Cake for dipping.

Above – watch the banana dip recipe video.

Banana pudding dip ingredients

Here is what you need: bananas, cream cheese or coconut cream, pure vanilla extract, and sweetener of choice.

You can use either block or whipped cream cheese, and vegan cream cheese works too.

Or substitute an equal amount of coconut cream or the thick part at the top of canned coconut milk for southern banana pudding dip with no cream cheese.

Most neutral all purpose types of liquid, granulated, or powdered sugar are fine to use, including pure maple syrup, coconut sugar, brown sugar, or erythritol or a monk fruit blend for a sugar free banana pudding dip.

Make sure to go with pure vanilla extract, because imitation vanilla flavor will impart an artificial aftertaste.

Add a half teaspoon of ground cinnamon for a cinnamon banana dip. Or throw in a pinch of cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, and ginger to create a chai dip.

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The best banana dip recipe tips

Make sure your bananas are ripe before beginning on the recipe. The banana peels should be partially or fully brown.

If you want to make the dip right away and can only find unripe bananas at the store, use the following trick to quickly ripen bananas.

How to ripen bananas in minutes: Place the unpeeled fruit on a parchment-lined baking sheet on the center rack of the oven. Then turn the heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake 5-10 minutes until the peels turn black. Let cool before peeling.

To make the actual dip, simply blend everything in a blender or food processor until thick and smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl, and enjoy!

Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for three or four days.

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Banana Pudding Dip

This banana pudding dip recipe is an easy party dessert that will get everyone talking.