AIP Friendly Coconut Plantain Pudding
Creamy, warmly spiced, and naturally sweet, this plantain pudding is the kind of dessert that feels indulgent without a single ingredient that would raise a red flag on a strict elimination protocol. Very ripe, black-skinned plantains do the heavy lifting here — they blend into a silky base that thickens beautifully with full-fat coconut milk, no eggs, no dairy, and no nightshade spices in sight. Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric bring a gentle, aromatic warmth that makes each spoonful feel anything but restrictive. A touch of honey rounds out the sweetness without refined sugar, and vanilla powder keeps the flavor clean and compliant. The whole thing sets up in the fridge into a lush, spoonable pudding that serves four and looks genuinely impressive in individual ramekins. Toasted coconut flakes on top add a little crunch and make it feel like something you'd order at a restaurant rather than something you made specifically to protect your gut. It's proof that healing food can absolutely be the most exciting thing on the table.
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4 servings
- 2 large very ripe plantains (black-skinned), peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¾ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- 1 tsp coconut oil, for greasing ramekins
For serving
- toasted coconut flakes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Lightly grease 4 small ramekins or serving bowls with coconut oil and set aside.
- 2
Combine the chopped plantains, coconut milk, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the plantains are completely soft and beginning to break down, about 12–15 minutes.
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