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Easy Banana Pudding with Cool Whip

A quick and delicious banana pudding made with layers of vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and whipped topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Layer
  • 2 cups milk whole milk preferred
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz
Banana Layer
  • 3 medium bananas sliced
Topping
  • 1 container Cool Whip 8 oz
  • 1 box vanilla wafers for layering and garnish

Method
 

Prepare Pudding
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.
Layer Ingredients
  1. In a 9x9 inch dish, layer half of the vanilla wafers at the bottom.
  2. Add half of the sliced bananas on top of the wafers.
  3. Spread half of the prepared pudding over the bananas.
  4. Repeat the layers with the remaining wafers, bananas, and pudding.
Add Topping
  1. Top the final layer of pudding with Cool Whip, spreading it evenly.
  2. Garnish with additional banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers if desired.
Chill
  1. Refrigerate the banana pudding for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, serve the pudding within 24 hours to prevent the bananas from browning.

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