Easy Banana Pudding
Prepare a delicious and hassle-free banana pudding using store-bought ingredients!
Ingredients
For the Pudding
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk, cold
- 1 pkg instant vanilla pudding, 5-oz
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 can condensed milk, sweetened, 14-oz
- 1 container whipped topping, 12-oz, frozen, thawed
- 3 medium bananas, firm but ripe
- 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 30 vanilla wafer cookies
Optional Garnishes
- 1 banana, sliced
- Vanilla Wafers
- Cinnamon sugar, optional
- Mint leaves, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding: Combine the milk and vanilla pudding in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes or whisk vigorously. Let it stand for 5 minutes until set. Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until thoroughly blended. Fold half of the whipped topping into the pudding mixture.
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them into 1/4-inch rounds. Put them in a bowl and gently toss with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Assemble the Banana Pudding Layers: In a large glass bowl, trifle dish, or individual glass dessert dishes, alternated layers of pudding, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers. Pipe or spoon the remaining whipped topping over the pudding.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish servings as desired with sliced bananas, more vanilla wafers, cinnamon sugar, or mint leaves. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 1gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 201IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 0.2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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