This Banana Pudding Cold Brew is smooth cold brew sweetened with banana bread syrup and topped with the dreamiest banana pudding cold foam! It tastes just like a scoop of classic banana pudding floating on top of your iced coffee. And it comes together in just 2 minutes!
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The cold foam is my copycat of the banana pudding-inspired cold foam Dunkin' rolled out with their limited-time banana drinks this spring. The secret ingredient is instant banana pudding mix, which makes the foam thick, creamy, and so banana-y. Now you can make this Dunkin' banana pudding cold foam copycat at home whenever you want!
The cold brew gets sweetened with my homemade banana bread syrup, which adds a warm, cozy banana bread flavor to every sip. If you love banana in your coffee as much as I do, my Banana Bread Creamer is a must for your morning cup too!
And if you're a cold foam fan, don't miss my Banana Bread Latte with Banana Cold Foam! Grab your frother and let's make this!
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What Does a Banana Pudding Cold Brew Taste Like?
This drink tastes like banana pudding coffee in the best way! The cold foam is sweet, creamy, and full of that classic vanilla-banana pudding flavor, while the banana bread syrup adds a cozy, bakery-style sweetness to the cold brew.
The cold brew keeps everything smooth and bold, so it never tastes too sweet. Every sip gives you a little creamy foam and a little coffee, just like the perfect bite of banana pudding!
Why You'll Love This Banana Pudding Cold Brew
- 2-minute drink: This comes together in just 2 minutes, especially if you keep cold brew in the fridge. It's perfect for busy mornings!
- Dunkin' vibes at home: The banana pudding cold foam tastes just like the one from Dunkin', but you can make it any time of year. No drive-thru required!
- Thick, fluffy foam: The pudding mix makes the foam extra thick and fluffy, so it sits right on top of your cold brew instead of sinking. It's like magic!
- Simple ingredients: Cold brew, banana bread syrup, milk, cream, and pudding mix. That's all you need for this easy cold brew recipe!
- Smooth, not too sweet: Cold brew is naturally smooth and less bitter, so it pairs perfectly with the sweet banana flavors. Every sip is perfectly balanced.
Ingredients Needed
- Cold brew coffee: This is the smooth, bold base of the drink, and it's naturally less bitter than regular iced coffee.
- Banana bread syrup: This sweetens the cold brew and adds a warm, cozy banana bread flavor that turns it into the ultimate iced banana coffee.
- Whole milk and heavy cream: Together they make the cold foam! The heavy cream makes it rich and fluffy, while the whole milk keeps it light enough to froth up fast.
- Instant banana pudding mix: The secret ingredient! It thickens the cold foam instantly and gives it that classic banana pudding flavor.
Substitutions
- Cold brew coffee: No cold brew? Chilled strong brewed coffee or an iced latte are great instead!
- Banana bread syrup: Store-bought banana syrup works in a pinch. You can also use vanilla syrup for a more classic vanilla-banana pudding flavor.
- Instant banana pudding mix: Vanilla instant pudding mix works if you can't find banana, and it tastes more like the vanilla wafer part of banana pudding. Make sure it's instant pudding, not cook-and-serve, so it thickens without heat.
- Dairy-free: Soy milk or a barista-style oat milk works best for the foam, since instant pudding doesn't thicken as well with some plant milks. Check your pudding mix label too, since some brands contain dairy.
How to Make a Banana Pudding Cold Brew
- Step 1: Make the banana pudding cold foam. This is how to make banana pudding cold foam in seconds! Add the whole milk, heavy cream, and banana pudding mix to a small glass and froth for about 10 seconds until thick. Set it aside.
- Step 2. Build the cold brew. Fill a tall glass with ice, then add the cold brew and banana bread syrup. Stir to combine.
- Step 3. Top and enjoy. Spoon the banana pudding cold foam over the top of the cold brew, then drink up!
Optional Variations
- Vanilla Wafer Crunch: Crush a few vanilla wafers over the cold foam for that classic banana pudding crunch. It's the cutest topping!
- Banana Pudding Iced Latte: Swap the cold brew for espresso and milk over ice for a creamier latte version. Top it with the same banana pudding cold foam!
- Caramel Banana Cold Brew: Drizzle caramel sauce inside the glass before adding ice for a sweet banana-caramel twist.
- Cinnamon Banana Cold Brew: Sprinkle a little cinnamon over the cold foam for a warm, cozy finish. It tastes just like banana bread!
- Banana Pudding Matcha: Spoon the banana pudding cold foam over an iced matcha latte for a fun, non-coffee banana drink.
Recipe Success Tips
- Use cold ingredients: Cold milk and cream froth up thicker and hold their shape longer. Keep them in the fridge until right before you make the foam!
- Don't over-froth: The pudding mix thickens fast, so about 10 seconds is all you need. Froth too long and it can get too thick to pour.
- Use the foam right away: Wondering how to make cold foam with pudding mix that stays fluffy? Spoon it onto your drink as soon as it's frothed, since it keeps thickening as it sits.
- Stir the syrup in first: Mix the banana bread syrup into the cold brew before adding the foam so every sip is evenly sweetened.
- Keep cold brew ready: Make a batch of cold brew and keep it in the fridge, and you can have cold brew with cold foam ready in 2 minutes any morning.
FAQs
Banana pudding cold foam is a thick, creamy topping made by frothing milk and cream with instant banana pudding mix. It tastes just like classic banana pudding and sits right on top of your iced coffee or cold brew.
Dunkin' released a banana cold foam inspired by banana pudding as part of its limited-time spring banana lineup. Since it's only around for a limited time, this homemade version means you can enjoy it any time of year!
It's best made right before serving, since the pudding mix keeps thickening as it sits. It only takes about 10 seconds to froth, so it's easy to make fresh!
Yes! Learning how to make banana cold brew starts with good cold brew, so steep coarsely ground coffee in cold water in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours, then strain it. Keep it in the fridge so it's ready whenever you are.
Nutritional Info
This banana coffee drink comes in at 215 calories, with most of the fat coming from the heavy cream in the cold foam. The sugar comes from the banana bread syrup and pudding mix, and the instant pudding mix adds a good amount of the sodium too. To lighten it up, go easy on the syrup or use a little less cold foam on top!
Total nutritional content per serving is:
- Calories: 215 calories
- Total Fat: 12 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Sodium: 185 mg
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Sugar: 20 grams
*This nutritional information is an estimate and calculated based on the ingredients used to create the recipe. The nutritional value of your ingredients may differ slightly. Furthermore, this food is not intended to prevent, diagnose, cure, or treat any disease.
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Banana Pudding Cold Brew (w/Banana Pudding Cold Foam)
Equipment
Ingredients
Banana Pudding Cold Foam:
- 3 tablespoon whole milk
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 teaspoon Instant banana pudding mix
Banana Pudding Cold Brew:
- 1 ½ cups cold brew coffee
- 1 tablespoon banana bread syrup
- ice
Instructions
- Make your banana pudding cold foam. Add the whole milk, heavy cream, and banana pudding mix in a small glass and froth for about 10 seconds. Set aside.
- Add ice to a tall glass, then add the cold brew and the banana bread syrup and stir to combine.
- Top with the banana pudding cold foam, then drink up!
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