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No-Bake Banana Pudding

Irresistibly Easy No-Bake Banana Pudding for Sweet Memories

This No-Bake Banana Pudding combines fresh bananas, crunchy vanilla wafers, and smooth pudding for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base
  • 2 cups cold milk non-dairy milk for a lactose-free option
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix homemade vanilla pudding for a touch of luxury
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk evaporated milk as a lighter substitute
Bananas
  • 3-4 firm ripe bananas slightly under-ripe works well too
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice lime juice can be used instead
Topping
  • ½ large container whipped topping substitute with homemade whipped cream
  • 1 package vanilla wafer cookies butter cookies or crushed graham crackers can substitute
Garnish
  • vanilla sugar optional for sprinkling
  • cinnamon sugar optional for sprinkling

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • trifle dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and slice bananas into uniform rounds and toss with lemon juice.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cold milk and pudding mix, whisk until thickened.
  3. Stir in sweetened condensed milk until blended and let sit for 2 minutes.
  4. Fold in whipped topping with a spatula until fully incorporated.
  5. In a trifle dish, layer pudding, banana slices, and vanilla wafers iteratively.
  6. Finish with remaining whipped topping and a sprinkle of vanilla or cinnamon sugar.
  7. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure bananas are fresh for best texture; layer ingredients evenly for structure. Chill to enhance flavors and serve cold.

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