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Irresistible Banana Pudding Recipe

Irresistible Banana Pudding Recipe Everyone Will Love

This Irresistible Banana Pudding Recipe features creamy layers of bananas, pudding, and Nilla wafers, creating a nostalgic dessert everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: All Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding Base
  • 4 ripe bananas Choose bananas with a few brown spots for the sweetest flavor.
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz) This convenience item makes the pudding creamy without the need for cooking.
  • 2 cups whole milk Opt for whole milk for a rich and velvety texture.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups whipped topping Use Cool Whip for ease or whip your own for a homemade touch.
For the Layers
  • 1 box Nilla wafers (11 oz) These add a delightful crunch and classic flavor to your Irresistible Banana Pudding Recipe.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • glass dish
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

How to Make Irresistible Banana Pudding
  1. Slice 4 ripe bananas into thin rounds and set them aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of whole milk until smooth and thick (about 2 minutes).
  3. Fold in 2 cups of whipped topping into the pudding mixture until fully incorporated.
  4. In a glass dish, layer Nilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding mixture. Repeat layers and finish with whipped topping.
  5. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For an extra touch, reserve a few wafer crumbs or banana slices to garnish on top before serving.

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