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Healthy Custard Substitute

Make a delicious, creamy, thick, yet healthy custard substitute - plantain carrot porridge to satisfy your cravings!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Condiment/spice, Dessert, Made from scratch
Cuisine: Roman
Keyword: best custard alternative, dairy-free custard substitute, easy custard substitute recipe, healthy custard substitute recipe, homemade custard substitute, quick custard substitute, vegan custard substitute
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Pot
  • Hand-held blender

Ingredients

  • 2 plantains (ripe)
  • 5 carrots
  • 15 ml vanilla extract (optional)
  • 250 ml water

Instructions

  • Peel and dice the carrots with a knife.
  • Peel, deseed, and slice (if preferred) the plantains.
  • Add the carrots and plantains in a pot.
  • Then, pour in the water.
  • Cover with a lid, and cook until soft.
  • Blend the contents with a hand blender.
  • Serve warm and enjoy your healthy, sugar-free custard substitute.

Notes

  • You can make the custard substitute with a regular blender or food processor. 
  • Use other sweet and creamy fruits and vegetables to make the custard substitute. 
  • Replace the plantains with bananas for a sweet flavor.