No-Bake Banana Flan Recipe (Without Sugar or Flour)

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas
• 2 cups of milk (dairy or a non-dairy alternative)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• Natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on your taste)

For the Caramel:

• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional, for a natural caramel flavor)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Caramel (Optional):

• If you want a caramelized layer similar to the image, you can create a natural caramel by heating honey or maple syrup in a saucepan over medium heat until it darkens slightly. Pour this into the base of your mold or pan, spreading it evenly. Set it aside to cool.

2. Blend the Ingredients:

• In a blender, combine the bananas, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract (if using). Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

3. Cook the Mixture:

• Pour the banana mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, which should take about 10-15 minutes. Be careful not to let the mixture boil, as this can cause the eggs to scramble.

4. Pour into the Mold:

• Once the mixture has thickened, pour it over the cooled caramel in your mold or directly into the mold if you’re not using caramel.

5. Chill and Set:

• Place the mold in the refrigerator and allow it to chill for at least 4 hours, or until the dessert is fully set. The mixture should firm up into a flan-like consistency.

6. Serve:

• To serve, run a knife around the edges of the mold to loosen the flan. Carefully invert the mold onto a plate so that the caramelized side is on top. Slice and enjoy!

Tips:

• Natural Sweeteners: Depending on the ripeness of your bananas, you might find the flan naturally sweet enough without adding any additional sweeteners. If you prefer it sweeter, you can add a small amount of honey or maple syrup to the mixture before cooking.
• Flavor Variations: You can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the mixture for added flavor.

This easy, no-bake flan is a healthy dessert option that’s free from refined sugar and flour, yet still offers a creamy and satisfying treat. Enjoy!