Banana Pudding
My homemade banana pudding is one of my go-to desserts when hosting! There are SO many things to love about it: it's creamy, not-too-sweet, easy to make, great to make ahead, and is super customizable. It's one of my favorite recipes to make in the summer, especially since it's a no-bake dessert.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 132kcal
Equipment
- serving cups, bowl, or dish I like to split a 1x batch into a large trifle dish or in multiple mason jars/cups!
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk cold (if swapping in plant-based milk, use half the amount or it will not set!!!)
- 1 ounce packet Jell-O Instant Vanilla Pudding
- 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
- optional mix-ins: vanilla extract/paste, pinch of salt
- 4-5 large bananas sliced
- 1 box Nilla wafers you may not need all of them!
Instructions
Make the pudding:
- In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups whole milk (cold) and 1 ounce packet Jell-O Instant Vanilla Pudding. Whisk until combined and let sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Fold in 8 ounces Cool Whip until smooth. Optionally stir in mix-ins, like vanilla and salt.
Assemble the banana pudding:
- In your serving container(s), add a layer of vanilla wafers, top with sliced bananas, and then spread an even layer of the pudding. Repeat until you use all of your ingredients, with the top layer ending in pudding.
- Add crushed Nilla wafers on top. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours before eating, so all the flavors meld nicely. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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Notes
Variations and substitions:
If you want to try a different flavor, swap out the Nilla wafers for other cookies, like graham crackers, Oreos, or chocolate chip cookies.
For the toppings, you can use roasted crushed nuts, whipped cream, etc.
Storage instructions:
Cover and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 0.2mg
