Pan-Seared Chocolate Banana Pudding for Two

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A quick and indulgent chocolate banana pudding cooked on stovetop, perfect for an intimate dessert for two. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers ripe banana, dark cocoa powder, unsweetened almond milk into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 medium ripe banana
• 2 tbsp dark cocoa powder
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and mash 1 medium ripe banana in a bowl until smooth with some chunks remaining for texture.
2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, whisk together 2 tbsp dark cocoa powder, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 cup unsweetened almond milk over medium heat.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp maple syrup and continue whisking until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil, about 4-5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in the mashed banana and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until fully combined.
5. Step 5: Quickly fold in 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Pour pudding into two small serving dishes and chill for 30 minutes before serving.