You’ll Go Bananas for this Banana Pudding
Seriously. The easiest and most delicious banana pudding I’ve ever had!
I found this recipe on AllRecipes.com and committed to making it so I could use up some almost-too-ripe bananas.
No Bake? Check.
Easy to follow instructions? Check.
Ready in a few hours? Check.
Leftovers? Hardly.
In fact, I’ve had to resort to using a stock image from the site as it didn’t even occur to me to take a picture before we all attacked. Just thinking about the sweet, soft pudding combined with the tangy sliced banana and semi-crunchy cookie…
Okay, I can’t even talk about it anymore, or I’ll be tiptoeing down to the kitchen and substituting my oatmeal with berries for banana pudding… MUST. RESIST. TEMPTATION.
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 container Cool Whip, thawed
4 bananas, sliced
1/2 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, ladyfingers or (preferably) Milanos
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in condensed milk, pudding mix, cold milk and vanilla until smooth. Fold in 1/2 of the Cool Whip.
Line the bottom and sides of a 9×13 inch dish with vanilla wafers. Arrange sliced bananas evenly over wafers. Spread with pudding mixture. Top with remaining whipped topping. Chill at least 2 hours.
Note: Please don’t be tempted to substitute banana pudding mix for vanilla. The beauty of this recipe is the authentic taste from the sliced bananas. Incorporating a synthetic flavour from the mix will throw the entire dessert off. Enjoy!
This recipe sounds fantastic! You are holding back for oatmeal & berries??? WHY?? Go and indulge, you save your family from all those calories!
Hahaha, oh, how I adore your rationale! You’re right – I should keep the big, bad calories away from the rest of the family :)
Not much of a sweet eater, but this sounds like something I might like a taste of.
The thing I love about this recipe is that you can control the sweetness – use Milano cookies instead of vanilla wafers; use semi-ripe banana vs. overripe, etc…
This pudding recipe looks so delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing Lena.
You’re welcome Marissa! Enjoy!
I have it bookmarked to try for my family. I bet they’re gonna love it and know I won’t substitute the flavor! ;-)
They will absolutely love it Freda! And thanks for noting the “no substitution” clause :)
I made it this morning and we are having it for dessert. Will let you know what we think, but I did taste it as I made it, and yummy!!!!
I forgot to come back, but man it was good!!! A little rich if you take too much in your bowl, but definitely a keeper recipe. Thanks Lena!
You’re very welcome Freda! So happy you enjoyed it!
This looks so yummy! I’m definitely going to give this a try
Awesome! Go for it Tanya!
This is brutal — trying to avoid gestational diabetes by steering clear of the sugar — but my will…is…so…weak!!! This looks so delicious!!
Hahaha have it as a treat after your tests :) Or swear off sugar for the rest of the week!
I have diabetes. You can eat anything you want in moderation. For the sugar you take in, eat equal parts of fiber.
Good luck in your health. :-)
my little man would love this!!
Sweet! Enjoy!
ok this looks deliiiish! I am drooling and craving this all at the same time lol
Haha love that!
Sure looks like an easy recipe. Looks and sounds tasty. Lena, thank you for giving me another great use for overripe bananas.
You’re very welcome Michelle!
This looks scrumptiously delicious!
:) It is! It really is!
Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome Areta!
Looks so easy and sounds so yummy! :)
It is! Very easy and very yummy :)
I love allrecipes.com! This is a fab recipe — my partner loves bananas (I’m personally not a fan), and this would be a great treat to make for him! Thanks Lena!
You’re welcome Victoria! allrecipes.com is one of my favourite sites because I find the reviews so helpful!
what a yummy easy recipe
This looks so good! I will try to make it!
Awesome! Hope you both enjoy, Suzie and Harvinderks!
Yum. This looks delicious. love the recipes that you post!
Thank you Jenny! Enjoy!
Thank you! I made this and my family wanted to know when I was going to make more.
:) Success!
SO awesome to hear!!! Thanks for letting me know it’s a hit!
Thanks for the late night craving…
:) You’re welcome!
Ok i know that kid friendly is always a good thing, but think about how adding a touch of Ammeretto or Bailieys or Kaluha to the mix would spice this up for a pot luck dinner, or a summer BBQ _ I tried this and it’s so sad to say left overs never happened (tried it at home) I have to say I think I need a dessert recipe intervention!
I think that is a most wonderful idea!
This sounds delicious – gosh I love bananas!!!
Me too! Especially with chocolate and peanut butter :)
I love that this is no bake!
Yup, dessert in a flash, Tara!
This sounds delicious and easy to make! I know my grandkids (and grandpa) would love it! Thanks
Hmm, this sounds like a good recipe to try for our Easter dinner dessert. I’m thinking Arrowroot Biscuits could be substituted and it wouldn’t be quite as sweet.