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    Soulfully Made » Latest Recipes » Easy Banana Pudding

    Easy Banana Pudding

    Nikki Lee Published:April 20, 2019 | Updated: August 17, 2021

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    Easy Dreamy Banana Pudding - This No Bake Banana Pudding is incredibly creamy and delicious. It's every bit as good as the old-fashioned southern banana pudding your grandmother made.

    a small white bowl filled with this easy banana pudding recipe topped with whipped cream and a vanilla wafer

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    This dessert is truly a tradition among traditions at our house. It does not matter what holiday, gathering, potluck or summer fun day. I am asked to make my banana pudding! This recipe was created many many years ago and gets rave reviews amongst my family and friends.

    Many of the desserts I make are really easy to put together and I think that is often a plus. Some people add all kinds of things in their pudding and those are certainly delicious, but this simple recipe is one has stood the test of time. Sometimes simple is truly better y'all, and this is one of those times!

    A large glass serving bowl filled with this easy banana pudding recipe topped with whipped cream and a vanilla wafers

    What you Need to Make a No Bake Banana Pudding

    • Vanilla Pudding
    • Whipped Topping (Cool Whip)
    • Bananas
    • Nilla Wafers or Chessman Cookies as an option
    • Milk
    A large glass serving bowl filled with this easy banana pudding recipe topped with whipped cream and a vanilla wafers

    How to Make Easy Southern Banana Pudding

    Step 1.   Whip up two boxes of 5.1 oz Instant Vanilla Pudding with 6 cups of milk (I use whole milk - it's creamier). In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer mix the pudding and milk for 2 to 3 minutes.

    Step 2. Add in 16 ounces of whipped topping -(I love getting BOGO at my local Publix grocery store) Mix this in until creamy and well blended. 

    Step 3.  Use a trifle dish or a 9 X 13 baking dish. Layer the bottom with pudding, add cookies and bananas. Then repeat layers as your container permits, ending with a pudding layer on top. (I usually have 5 or 6 layers in my trifle dish)

    Step 4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to overnight to set.

    TIPS : (I like to make this early in the morning if used for an evening dessert, or I make it the day before if having for lunch. I find if it sits overnight it is delicious. However, I would dip bananas in lemon juice if you plan to allow them to show. Also, I don't recommend garnishing the top with sliced bananas, as they will brown.

    Step 5. Garnish as desired and serve.

    A large glass serving bowl filled with this easy banana pudding recipe topped with whipped cream and a vanilla wafers and a serving spoon scooping out a portion

    Other Southern Recipes you May Enjoy

    • Southern Style Green Beans
    • Baked Mac and Cheese
    • Southern Collard Greens
    • Black-Eyed Peas
    • Southern Pimento Cheese

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    a small white bowl filled with this easy banana pudding recipe topped with whipped cream and a vanilla wafer

    Banana Pudding

    Author: Nikki Lee
    5 from 5 votes
    Easy Dreamy Banana Pudding - This No Bake Banana Pudding is incredibly creamy and delicious. It's every bit as good as the old fashioned southern banana pudding your grandmother made. 
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Latest Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 338 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz whipped topping, (like cool whip)
    • 2 - 5.1 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
    • 6 cups milk
    • 3 to 4 large bananas, sliced
    • nilla wafers or chessman cookies

    Instructions
     

    • Whip two boxes of 5.1 oz Instant Vanilla Pudding with 6 cups of milk in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer.  Beat the pudding for 2 to 3 minutes.
    • Add in the whipped topping and  in mix until well combined, creamy and fluffy. 
    • Layer Pudding Mixture on bottom of Dish. Then place cookies and sliced bananas on top of pudding mixture. Repeating layers ending with a pudding layer on top. Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to overnight until set and chilled.
    • Top with cookies or whipped cream. (This can be done before or after chilling - cookies will be softer if done before and chilled overnight)

    ✱ Nikki's Tips

    Depending on what size of dish you are using will determine the amount of layers you will make and the amount of bananas and cookies you will use for each layer. 
    Chill for 2 hours of until well set. I usually make this in the morning if serving in the evening or the night before if serving for lunch.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 1 serving Calories: 338 kcal Carbohydrates: 51 g Protein: 5 g Fat: 13 g Saturated Fat: 10 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 10 mg Sodium: 439 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 38 g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Marie says

      May 30, 2019 at 8:08 pm

      I make this but I use one vanilla instant pudding and one banana cream instant pudding and it's amazing gives it a slightly more banana flavor

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      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        June 04, 2019 at 9:31 am

        That sounds like a great substitute! Love it!

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      • Retona Wilson says

        November 28, 2019 at 5:56 pm

        5 stars
        Looks like a winner.

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    2. Jessica R. says

      December 21, 2018 at 10:24 am

      How many does this recipe serve?

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      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        December 22, 2018 at 4:13 am

        It serves 12.

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        • Jessica says

          December 24, 2018 at 11:00 am

          5 stars
          Thank you! I am trying your recipe today and it already looks like it'll be amazing! Thank you again!

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