Healthy Tropical Trio Pudding with Mandarin Compote: A Must Try Recipe!

Looking for a dreamy treat that's also healthy? This delicious tropical pudding recipe is just what you need! Made with bananas, fresh mango, coconut milk, and vanilla yogurt (yep, that’s it), it’s the perfect choice for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.

Healthy Tropical Trio Pudding with Mandarin Compote

If you're anything like me, tropical fruits aren't the first thing that comes to mind when you think of pudding. But with warmer weather on the way, I've got serious summer vibes on my mind. I may have gone a little overboard in giving banana pudding a tropical twist, but I'm so glad I got creative in the kitchen. If you've ever had Hawaiian Delight baby food, this is the adult version of that delicious treat. Fellow parents, you know exactly what I mean, right?

Want to take it up a notch and add a pop of color? Top it with a mandarin compote (recipe below). The oranges add extra texture and perfectly compliment the tropical trio. Yes, the “unofficial” compote queen is back! Seriously though, a fresh, fruity compote takes this pudding to the next level. Whether you choose to add the compote or not, this tropical pudding is quick, easy, and absolutely tasty! 

Healthy Tropical Trio Pudding

Yields: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Chill Time: 60 minutes

Pudding Ingredients

·         4 large bananas, chopped

·         1 cup fresh mango, diced

·         ½ cup coconut milk

·         2 cups vanilla yogurt

Pudding Directions

1.       Prepare fruit by dicing mango into tiny pieces and chopping the bananas.

2.       Add mango, bananas, coconut milk, and yogurt to a blender, starting with the mango at the bottom.  Depending on your blender, you may wish to add in 2 tablespoons of water.  Blend until smooth and creamy. 

3.       Pour into four glasses or bowls.  Refrigerate for an hour.

Banana, Mango, and Coconut = Yum!

Mandarin Compote Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Chill Time: 30 minutes

Compote Ingredients

·         4 mandarins

·         1-1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

·         ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Mandarin Compote Directions

1.       Peel a small circle (the size of a penny) from each mandarin and squeeze the juice into a saucepan.  You can also use ½ cup orange juice instead, but I found that squeezing the mandarins helps the compote cook faster. 

2.       Gently zest one of the mandarins and add it to the juice in the saucepan.  Be mindful to take off only the orange layer. If you press to hard and include the whitish part of the peel, it will be a bit too bitter. 

3.       Add brown sugar and cinnamon to saucepan and stir over high heat until the ingredients start to boil.  Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for about five minutes.  Once the five minutes is up, carefully remove the zest with a spoon and discard.

4.       Peel your mandarins and separate, removing as much of the pith (fibrous white part) as possible to reduce bitterness. Add mandarin pieces to juice mixture and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently.  It is ready to remove from heat when the oranges appear to be more condensed.

5.       Pour the contents of the saucepan into a bowl or jar and place it in the refrigerator to thicken.

6.       Once the pudding is ready to be served, add the optional compote to the top and garnish with coconut flakes.  Enjoy!

Compote garnished with coconut flakes

If you have extra compote leftover, store it in the refrigerator for up to four days.  It is delicious over yogurt too!  Want to see more compote recipes? CLICK HERE to view strawberry, blueberry, and apple recipes.  

Enjoy!

Holly

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