Paleo Banana Pudding

This is a recipe I saw one of my friends post and just had to take a stab at making it, because I love banana pudding and have missed enjoying it since I switched to a Paleo Diet.  How did it measure up to "traditional banana pudding"?  After I served the banana pudding it was GONE within 5 minutes....so it was a big hit.  So on to the good stuff!

• 3-4 bananas (ripe)
• 1 can of coconut milk
• 2 large organic egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (add to taste)
• 2 tablespoon of coconut oil 

1. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat whisk together the coconut milk, egg yolks, and vanilla until the mixture is hot and starts to thicken like a custard.  Set aside once it has thickened
2. Mash the bananas in a small bowl and set aside
3. In a small skillet, heat the coconut oil. Add the bananas and the cinnamon and mix together as the mashed banana fries in the oil. Cook until the banana caramelizes.
4. Add the caramelized banana mixture and oil into the thickened coconut milk mixture and then whisk together to make the pudding. 
5. Pour the warm pudding into a bowl or pie dish and cover with plastic wrap, pushing the wrap all the way to the top of the pudding surface to remove any air bubbles. This will ensure that as the pudding cools it does not form a filmy layer on top.
6. Let cool for several hours. Top with bananas and walnuts.

For the bananas you mash make sure they are ripe and not too firm.  One other step I didn't do is during step 4 you can put the pudding in a food processor or blender if you want to make it smoother.  I personally like having the clumps in my banana pudding.

I was pleasantly surprised with the flavor and texture and didn't miss the "unhealthy" banana pudding I used to eat.  I will definitely be making this again!

Take care for now.  Eat Healthy and Be Well!

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