Vegan Banana Pudding - Thanksgiving Dessert

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and soy milk is often more affordable.

nondairy whipped topping

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped coconut milk

Coconut cream is richer and can be made at home.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index and honey can be less expensive.

vanilla wafers

🥗Healthier: oat cookies

💰Cheaper: graham crackers

Oat cookies are often healthier, while graham crackers can be cheaper.

Blend the block of tofu until smooth.

Slice the bananas and set aside.

In a saucepan, combine coconut cream, zero sugar maple syrup substitute, and salt over medium heat.

Whisk in cornstarch until smooth and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Layer vegan, gluten-free vanilla wafers at the bottom of a serving dish.

Add a layer of the coconut cream mixture over the wafers.

Add a layer of sliced bananas.

Repeat layering with wafers, pudding, and bananas until ingredients are used up.

Top with vegan whipped topping and additional banana slices if desired.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

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