by Ingrid van der Straaten
Taking good care of yourself is important. Good food is essential, impacting our mind, body and even emotions.
Food can comfort you.
Did you know……...
Bananas metabolise carbohydrates and fats converting them to energy,
Bananas are high in Vitamin B6 they maintain a healthy nervous system
Bananas help remove toxins from the liver and kidney
This delicious vegan banana pudding was created as a dessert for “the Forest Food Kitchen” restaurant at my resort, Ecologic Thailand. We only use homegrown and local produce and make our own coconut milk. It is incredible to be able to walk out of your house and just pick a bunch of bananas from a tree or a coconut and grade it to make milk! Fresh and pure nature! Delicious! I am blessed and lucky to be able to do that.
Here is a Nutritious, Delicious comfort food recipe (which is as delicious with store bought products!)!
VEGAN BANANA CREAMY PUDDING
Prep : 10 min Cook: 20 min Ready in: 3 hours Serves: 8
INGREDIENTS
2 Tbs cornstarch
1/3 Cup of sugar
1 Pinch of salt
1 ½ Cup of coconut milk
1 tsp Vanilla
2 ripe Bananas
A Squeeze of lime juice.
Mint leaves for decoration
EQUIPMENT
Saucepan
Whisk
Spatula
Measuring cups
Hand mixer or fork
Glasses for serving
PREPARATION
Puree the bananas with the hand mixer or fork
Add a squeeze of lime juice to prevent discolouring
METHOD
Mix the cornstarch, sugar and salt in a saucepan
Add the coconut milk slowly and whisk
Place on a medium heat and keep whisking until the pudding starts to boil
As it starts to boil,, lower the heat and continue cooking for 4 minutes whisking constantly
When the pudding starts to ‘jiggle’, add the vanilla and the pureed banana.. Stir well and continue cooking for a couple more minutes. Scrape the pudding from the pan walls and stir through.
Remove from heat and while hot spoon the pudding into the glasses
Set for 2 to 3 hours in the fridge.
Decorate with mint leaves and serve.
Ingrid van der Straaten left her job and her country in 2001 to live in Thailand. She is co-owner of Ecologic Resort in Paksong and co- founder of TCDF, a Foundation to support Thai children with different learning abilities. Ingrid and Tanya are co-founders of Today I Rise, an organisation that helps people with realising their dreams.
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