Banana Tapioca Pudding

Banana Tapioca Pudding is a creamy, comforting dessert made from tapioca pearls, ripe bananas, and coconut milk. It's a beloved treat found in various forms across Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America, often enjoyed warm or chilled.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the tapioca and bananas, providing quick energy, and offers a moderate amount of fat from the coconut milk. A typical serving contains around 250-350 calories, with key nutrients including potassium from the bananas and some fiber from the tapioca.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	60 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Vitamin C	5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a versatile dessert that showcases the use of starchy pearls and tropical fruits in many warm climates. Nutritionally, it's interesting because it combines a fast-digesting starch (tapioca) with the natural sugars and potassium of bananas, making it a popular energy-boosting snack.