4.9 from 70 votes
Easy Banana Pudding
This Easy Banana Pudding assembles layers of vanilla wafer cookies, vanilla instant pudding, and thinly sliced ripe bananas topped with whipped topping. The pudding sets in the refrigerator for several hours, creating a creamy, textured dessert where the cookies soften slightly but maintain some texture. The combination balances sweet banana flavor with vanilla notes and a light whipped finish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
9
servings
Calories:
287 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (11 ounce) vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 (3.4 ounce) vanilla instant pudding mix plus the 2 cups of milk called for on the package to prepare the pudding, small (4-serving) box
- 3-4 large banana thinly sliced (plus extra for garnish, ripe
- 1 (8 ounce) frozen whipped topping thawed, container, e.g. Cool Whip
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding according to the package instructions. Refrigerate and set aside.
- Arrange vanilla wafer cookies in a single layer on the bottom of an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. I used 24 cookies for each layer. Use a spatula to spread half of the prepared pudding (approximately 1 cup) over the cookies. Top the pudding with a single layer of banana slices. Repeat the layers, starting with cookies.
- Top the final layer of banana slices with whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- Just before serving, garnish with extra vanilla wafers and sliced banana, if desired.
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Notes
- Use ripe bananas that are sweet but still firm to avoid mushy texture in the layers.
- Thaw the frozen whipped topping in the refrigerator overnight for best consistency before layering.
- Avoid thawing whipped topping at room temperature to preserve its fluffiness during assembly.
- Refrigerate the pudding for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and cookies to soften properly.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/9 of the recipe
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
240mg
(10%)
Potassium
270mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
123IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/9 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.