Okay, so, I’ve been experimenting in the kitchen again, and this time I tried my hand at making a gluten and dairy free banana pudding. Let me tell you, it was a journey, but a tasty one!
I started by gathering my ingredients. This was a bit of a challenge, honestly. Finding gluten-free stuff isn’t always easy, and dairy-free can be even trickier. I found some gluten-free wafer cookies at the store, after checking like a million labels. Then I grabbed a bunch of ripe bananas – the riper, the better for that sweet banana flavor, you know?
Next up, the pudding. I decided to make it from scratch ’cause why not? I wanted a nice, creamy texture. So, I used a dairy-free milk alternative and a bunch of other ingredients I already have in my pantry. I mixed it all up in a pot, whisking like crazy to avoid any lumps. It took a while for it to thicken up, but I kept at it, stirring and stirring until it was nice and smooth.

Once the pudding was done, I let it cool down a bit. While that was happening, I sliced up those ripe bananas. Thin slices, thick slices, it doesn’t really matter, as long as they’re not too big.
Now for the fun part – assembling the pudding! I took a big glass dish and started layering. First, a layer of those gluten-free wafer cookies, then a layer of banana slices, and then a generous scoop of that homemade dairy-free pudding. I repeated this process a couple of times, ending with a layer of pudding on top. You can really use whatever container you want, as long as it holds all that goodness.
Then came the hardest part – waiting! I stuck the whole thing in the fridge to chill for a few hours. It was tough, but I knew it needed time for the flavors to meld and for the cookies to soften up a bit, you know, get that perfect pudding texture.
Finally, after what felt like forever, it was time to dig in! And let me tell you, it was worth the wait. The pudding was creamy and sweet, the bananas added that perfect fruity flavor, and the cookies had softened up just the right amount.
- First Layer: Gluten-free wafer cookies.
- Second Layer: Sliced bananas.
- Third Layer: Dairy-free vanilla pudding.
The Final Result
It was a hit! A total success, even if I do say so myself. So, if you’re looking for a gluten and dairy free dessert that’s both delicious and satisfying, give this banana pudding a try. It might take a bit of effort, but trust me, you won’t regret it!
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