Description
Banana pudding is a beloved dessert that brings together creamy vanilla pudding, crunchy Nilla wafers, and sweet ripe bananas in a delightful layered treat. Perfect for any gathering, this easy-to-make recipe evokes nostalgia and happiness with every spoonful. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just indulging after dinner, this banana pudding will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup Nilla wafers (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup whipped topping (or homemade whipped cream)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let it sit for about five minutes to thicken.
- Slice the ripe bananas into half-inch rounds.
- In a large serving dish or individual cups, layer Nilla wafers at the bottom, followed by sliced bananas and half of the pudding mixture.
- Repeat with another layer of Nilla wafers, more bananas, and the remaining pudding.
- Top with whipped topping and garnish with extra Nilla wafers or banana slices if desired.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg