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5 minute individual banana & peanut butter pudding

02 Oct 14

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5 minute individual banana & peanut butter pudding - tastes like a cross between banana bread, a peanut butter cookie and a gooey pudding ... mmmm!

Just lately, Mr. Scrummy and I have been accusing each other of eating a weird breakfast. He insists that my toasted croissant with cheese, a whisked-up egg  microwaved into a sort of omelette and a little smidge of tomato ketchup is disgusting and bizarre, while I insist that his banana and Greek yoghurt on toast is far more horrible and strange. Now come on, own up, I know you’re on my side.

Yesterday we agreed to disagree, and also that it was really a question of whose breakfast is the weirdest because, let’s face it, they could both be considered to be slightly out of the ordinary (his in particular … hehe).

Now don’t go thinking I’m super weird or anything, but  a great many things I eat would never in a million years end up on this blog – you’d think I was crazy and never come back here again! Lately I’ve been making myself a mid-morning snack of peanuts with tiny chunks of cheddar cheese thrown in, for instance. Strange? Maybe a little. I think an old friend of mine that I once shared an apartment with can definitely beat me at food bizarreness, though. She went through a phase of mixing a packet of ramen noodles with a can of baked beans in tomato sauce for dinner!

5 minute individual banana & peanut butter pudding - tastes like a cross between banana bread, a peanut butter cookie and a gooey pudding ... mmmm!

The fact is, I’d be willing to bet money on the fact that you all have cravings for ‘weird’ stuff every now and again, too – or maybe even every day. After all, it’s hard to fathom food tastes out. I’ve always wondered how one person’s food heaven can be another’s food hell, but this is just how it is. Mr. Scrummy slathers a thick layer of butter on bread every opportunity he gets, for instance, whereas even a small smear makes me heave.

Anyway, it was this 5 minute individual banana & peanut butter pudding that got me thinking this way because it was born on a day that I had a terrible craving for something sweet and rich and peanut buttery. At lightning speed, I did a little online research and pulled together this pretty much heavenly little dessert (adapted from a recipe by Running With Spoons). With each spoonful that I shovelled in my mouth I ooh-ed and ah-ed and figuratively patted myself on the back for having made something so delicious in so little time.

5 minute individual banana & peanut butter pudding - tastes like a cross between banana bread, a peanut butter cookie and a gooey pudding ... mmmm!

The best way to describe this pudding is probably a cross between a super moist banana bread, a soft peanut butter cookie and a gooey pudding. Honestly, it tastes divine, and the best thing is that it’s actually pretty good for you. There are only 2 teaspoons (yes, teeny tiny little teaspoons!) of brown sugar in it and no butter or oil (there’s just the oil in the peanut butter). As I used almond milk, it’s totally dairy free, too. All you do is mix everything up in a little ramekin, bowl or mug, microwave for 2 and a half to 3 minutes and it’s done!

This was wonderful exactly as it was (reminds me of Colin Firth’s famous quote in Bridget Jones – “I like you, just the way you are.” Awwwww.) BUT, if you want to make it even healthier (and vegan, actually) you could leave out the chocolate chips (although I’m not sure that’s such a good idea because the little touch of melted white chocolate sent it soaring sky high into food heaven in my opinion).

5 minute individual banana & peanut butter pudding - tastes like a cross between banana bread, a peanut butter cookie and a gooey pudding ... mmmm!

While licking my lips after wolfing this down almost entirely to myself (although it’s big enough to share between two), I thought about how ironic it was that a lot of my baking endeavours often flop, at least at my first attempt, but something as quick and easy and spontaneous as this ended up being one of my favourite sweet recipes yet.

In fact I have a major craving for this again as I write. I would run into the kitchen and make it again except I’m going out for dinner tonight and don’t want to make this mistake again!

I’ll make it again soon, though. And next time I think I’ll eat it with a little scoop of ice cream!

Update: I just made this tonight and it overflowed over my ramekin. Lesson learned = use a large ramekin or mug for this!! 🙂

5 minute individual banana & peanut butter pudding - tastes like a cross between banana bread, a peanut butter cookie and a gooey pudding ... mmmm!

5 minute individual banana & peanut butter pudding

Got a craving for something sweet and delicious? This banana and peanut butter pudding takes only 5 minutes to make and is a perfect little treat for one (or for two to share if you're feeling generous!) Tastes like a cross between a moist banana bread, a peanut butter cookie and a gooey pudding ... and it's even quite good for you!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Cuisine American
Servings (click to change) 1

Ingredients (UK/Australia? Click below for grams/ml)

cups/ounces - grams/ml
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour medium heaped
  • 1 tablespoon almond meal medium heaped
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 ripe banana mashed
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • a small handful of white chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Put the flour, almond meal, baking powder and sugar in a large ramekin (or a large mug if you prefer). Mix well.
  • Add the milk gradually and stir until there are no lumps. Then mash the banana and peanut butter together, then stir them vigorously into the mixture until well combined. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
  • Microwave on full power for 2½ to 3 minutes (time depends on your ramekin/mug and microwave strength) and eat immediately straight from the ramekin/mug (don’t burn your mouth!)

Notes

Adapted from this recipe from the blog Running With Spoons. Use milk chocolate chips if you prefer. You can also use a large mug instead of a ramekin and then this becomes a mug cake! If you use a ramekin for this recipe, make sure it's a large one!

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 158mgPotassium: 416mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin C: 5.1mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 0.9mg
Tried this recipe?Let me know if you liked it!

By Helen all recipes, cakes, chocolate, healthy, Quick and easy desserts, snacks, sweet things

Comments

  1. Tash says

    15 Oct 14 at 7:27 pm

    Oh my gosh, this looks YUMMY! Pinning! Hahaha I looveeee hearing about peoples’ weird food loves! Just quickly; I totally understand the greek yogurt + toast thing! I work in a restaurant that serves brunch, so naturally our staff food involves lots of eggs, yogurt, porridge..etc. I am the only one who ever tries this combo – I don’t see what’s weird? It’s like pancakes and yogurt but without the oil, which is surely less weird?! And I’m totally defending your old flat mate…In England baked beans are a HUGE deal. Pasta and baked beans is one of my fav meals hehe! My bro’s throw it together with Ramen all of the time too 😉 Another amazing thing is mayonnaise with fries and ketchup with mac and cheese! Or eggs with brown sauce and fried toast…Talk about delicious dinner hacks 😀

    All of the best things start out weird! The guy who invented cheese fries + cheesy nachos for example are just lucky that everyone happens to love cheese, right?!

    Great post!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      16 Oct 14 at 10:48 pm

      Hahahaha … you’ve just cheered me up on a slightly stressful evening, Tash! OK, so I think I have to admit that I might have been wrong about my husband’s Greek yoghurt and banana and my flatmate’s ramen and beans. I don’t fancy it myself, but I accept that it might taste OK if I gave it a chance. I have to agree wholeheartedly though that mayo with fries and ketchup with mac and cheese is good. In fact, I dumped a big squirt of ketchup on the leftover pasta bake I had for lunch today, which is a similar idea. 🙂
      Great comment – thanks!!

      Reply
  2. Judit |Glamorous Bite says

    08 Oct 14 at 9:40 pm

    For the longest time I resisted peanut butter and banana together until had the pleasure to taste a pb + banana bread. Your banana, peanut butter sounds just as flavorful of a combo nothing bizarre at all. Mr.Scrummy’s breakfast ideas on the other hand are extremely inventive and well there are many who would find it even tempting… I guess 🙂

    Reply
    • Helen says

      09 Oct 14 at 9:37 am

      Hi Judit! I only tried this combo of flavours recently, too, but now I’m hooked! I just loved that this little pudding satisfies a sweet craving almost instantly … but without being too unhealthy.

      Reply
  3. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    08 Oct 14 at 7:04 pm

    It’s eggs for breakfast for me, and this pudding for lunch for sure!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      09 Oct 14 at 9:38 am

      lol … happy to have inspired you, Tandy!

      Reply
  4. Shashi @ runninsrilankan says

    08 Oct 14 at 5:13 pm

    Ok .so…your croissant and egg and your hubs’ toast and greek yogurt/nana combos – both sound great to me!! And bananas and pb are a winning combo – this pudding is making my stomach rumble!
    True story – my roommates and I in college would have Ramen noodle cooking contests – and try to doctor up ramen noodles in the most creative way!!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      09 Oct 14 at 9:42 am

      Ha … lol! My friend who ate the ramen and beans would have loved you!!

      Reply
  5. Ashley says

    08 Oct 14 at 2:29 am

    haha my husband constantly tells me that my smoothie creations are weird. Whatevs .. I think they are delicious! And 5 minutes to this goodness? Sign me up!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      09 Oct 14 at 9:43 am

      Now, smoothies is something I’ve never got into, but I think I need to change that. Just think of all the weirdness possibilities!

      Reply
  6. Nora @ Savory Nothings says

    07 Oct 14 at 9:34 pm

    I guess we’re all guilty of weird food pairings sometimes 😀 this looks absolutely wonderful and not weird at all though!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      09 Oct 14 at 9:46 am

      Hi, Nora … nice to ‘meet’ you! Phew, so glad I’m not the only one. 😉
      Thanks for liking this and not thinking it’s weird … lol!

      Reply
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