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easy banana pudding-recipe

Easy Banana Pudding

This easy banana pudding recipe is a delightful dessert that layers sweet vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers, topped with fluffy whipped topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Essential Ingredients

  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Typically 3.4 oz box.
  • 2 cups Cold Milk For preparing pudding.
  • 4 medium Ripe Bananas Sliced.
  • 1 container Whipped Topping (Cool Whip) 8 oz container.
  • 1 box Vanilla Wafers For layering.

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the instant vanilla pudding according to package directions using cold milk. Set aside to chill.
  • Step 2: In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer vanilla wafers on the bottom, followed by a layer of sliced bananas, and half of the prepared pudding.
  • Step 3: Repeat the layering with another layer of wafers, bananas, and the remaining pudding.
  • Step 4: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the top layer.
  • Step 5: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For best results, make the pudding a day in advance to allow flavors to meld and wafers to soften.
Keyword Easy