Banana Pudding With Chessmen Cookies

Banana Orzo Pudding

Banana Orzo Pudding

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 cup plain or vanilla soy milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• pinch salt
• 2 1/2 cups cooked orzo
• 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

Method

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the bananas, soy milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt and blend until smooth
2. Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan and bring almost to boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar
3. Add the cooked orzo and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, or until desired consistency is reached, stirring occasionally
4. Set aside to cool
5. Transfer the pudding to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until chilled
6. Garnish with almonds
7. Serve warm or cold