Easy Banana Pudding
Prepare a delicious and hassle-free banana pudding using store-bought ingredients!
Ingredients
For the Pudding
- 2 ¼ cups whole milk
- 1 (5-oz) pkg instant vanilla pudding
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8-oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed , divided
- 3 medium bananas (ripe but still firm)
- 2 to 3 tsp lemon juice
- 30 vanilla wafer cookies
Optional Garnishes
- 1 banana, sliced (optional), for garnish
- Vanilla wafer cookies (optional), for garnish
- Cinnamon sugar (optional), for garnish
- Mint leaves (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- 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 vanilla extract and sweetened condensed milk and mix until thoroughly blended. Fold about half of the whipped topping into the pudding mixture.2 1/4 cups whole milk | 1 (5-oz) pkg instant vanilla pudding | 2 tsp vanilla extract | 1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk | ½ (8-oz) container frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- Peel 3 bananas and slice them into 1/4-inch rounds. Put them in a bowl and gently toss with the lemon juice to prevent browning.3 medium bananas (ripe but still firm) | 2 to 3 tsp lemon juice
- In a large glass bowl, trifle dish, or individual glass dessert dishes, alternate layers of pudding, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers. Pipe or spoon the remaining whipped topping over the pudding.30 vanilla wafer cookies | ½ (8-oz) container frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- Garnish servings as desired with the banana slices, crushed or whole vanilla wafers, cinnamon sugar, or mint leaves.1 banana, sliced (optional) | Vanilla wafer cookies (optional) | Cinnamon sugar (optional) | Mint leaves (optional)
Tip: Chill for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving if you want softer wafers and a more classic banana pudding texture.
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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