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Easy Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers

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Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert that consists of layers of vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers. It’s a fast and easy no-fail dessert that tastes amazing!

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There’s something about banana pudding that is so nostalgic, isn’t there? Its such a classic dessert recipe, we probably all have childhood memories or devouring this tasty treat!

I love banana recipes like our banana nut muffin cake, banana baked oatmeal cups, and banana bread no bake cookies, and this banana pudding might be the best of all!

Why I love this recipe

  • only 5 simple ingredients
  • it is easy enough for the kids to help make
  • no baking or mixer need, just a bowl and a spoon!
  • what’s not to love about fresh, sweet bananas, creamy whipped cream and pudding, and those delicious vanilla wafers?!

Ingredients

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Nothing fancy here, just 5 easy ingredients: bananas, Nilla Wafers, milk, instant pudding, and whipped cream!

Step by step with video

  1. Stir together the instant pudding mix and milk in a large bowl.
  2. Fold in the whipped cream.
  3. Add sliced bananas and crushed vanilla wafers.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve!
glass bowl with banana pudding ingredients being mixed together

Tips for best results

  • Cover the bananas with the pudding completely to avoid browning.
  • If you want to garnish with additional banana slices, do so just before serving.
  • You can also serve this up trifle-style by layering the Nilla Wafers and banana slices with the pudding mixture.
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FAQs

I cannot find banana flavored pudding, what else can I use?

You can substitute banana cream flavored pudding or vanilla pudding if needed.

How long does banana pudding last in the refrigerator?

Store the pudding in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Can you make banana pudding ahead of time?

Yes! You can make this banana pudding a day ahead, just be sure the bananas are covered in pudding so they do not brown.

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Easy Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers


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Description

Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert that consists of layers of vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers. It’s a fast and easy no-fail dessert that tastes amazing!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3.5 ounce box banana instant pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 8 ounce container cool whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 cups vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 2 medium bananas, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk.
  2. Fold in cool whip.
  3. Add bananas and crushed vanilla wafers and fold together, reserving extra for garnish if desired.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. (optional) Garnish with sliced banana and whole or crushed vanilla wafers if desired.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: none
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 422
  • Sugar: 65.8 g
  • Sodium: 979.3 mg
  • Fat: 8.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 85.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.1 mg

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