Skip to main content

Chè chuối (Banana Tapioca Pudding)

A sweet and creamy Vietnamese dessert made with bananas, tapioca pearls, coconut milk, and a hint of vanilla. A comforting and satisfying snack.

35m4 servings
Contains peanutDAIRY-free
350 cal|3g protein|55g carbs|15g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Small tapioca pearls
  • 2 cans Coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Roasted peanuts, crushed (optional)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Soak tapioca pearls in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. 2In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
  3. 3Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  4. 4Add tapioca pearls and cook until translucent, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5Add sliced bananas and cook for another 5 minutes, or until softened.
  6. 6Serve warm or chilled, garnished with crushed peanuts (optional).

Keep a label checklist handy when you cook

Get the free 7-rule checklist for reading packaged-ingredient labels, then one practical allergy-aware tip each week. Confirm by email; no Safe Plated account needed.

One practical tip each week. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy policy.

More vietnamese recipes to explore

Different recipes may contain different allergens. Review each ingredient list for your household.

Related Guides

Cooking with a packaged ingredient?

Paste the current ingredient list and see the exact allergen terms the checker recognises. Always verify the package in front of you.

Check an ingredient label

Keep reading this recipe

Open this recipe in the app

Sign in to continue with this recipe. No meal plan generation needed.

Want a full week of recipes like this?

Get a personalized 7-day meal plan customized for your family's specific allergens. Every recipe is cross-checked by an independent AI.

Build my free 7-day plan

No credit card required.