What type of pudding should I use?

Use instant Jello vanilla pudding, but you can substitute with banana-flavored pudding if desired.

Can I use sugar-free pudding?

Yes, you can use sugar-free pudding if you prefer.

What can I use instead of Cool Whip?

You can serve Cool Whip on the side for those who may not want it on top.

Quick & Easy Banana Pudding

Name: Quick & Easy Banana Pudding
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 boxes Jello vanilla pudding (instant pudding); 4 cups milk (2 cups per box of pudding); 1 box Vanilla wafers (approximately 16 wafers for the bottom); 2-3 bananas bananas (using 2 bananas in the recipe); 1 container Cool Whip (for serving)

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Original video by Old Time Knowledge on YouTube4:46

About this recipe

This Quick & Easy Banana Pudding is a simple, no-bake dessert that comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for last-minute gatherings, it combines creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers for a classic treat that everyone loves.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its straightforwardness and the use of instant pudding, which means you can whip it up without any cooking. Just layer the ingredients, chill, and serve with a dollop of Cool Whip for a delightful finish.

Ingredient notes

You can use banana-flavored pudding instead of vanilla if you prefer, but the creator recommends using vanilla pudding to let the banana flavor come from the fresh bananas.
The recipe uses approximately 16 vanilla wafers for the bottom layer of the dish.

Tips from Old Time Knowledge’s video

Pour the pudding over the vanilla wafers instead of letting it set first. This allows the wafers to soak up the pudding, creating a delicious texture.
Press the banana slices down into the pudding layers to help suspend them and enhance the flavor throughout the dessert.

Good to know

How many servings does this recipe make?: This recipe makes 8 servings.
What type of pudding should I use?: Use instant Jello vanilla pudding, but you can substitute with banana-flavored pudding if desired.
Can I use sugar-free pudding?: Yes, you can use sugar-free pudding if you prefer.
What can I use instead of Cool Whip?: You can serve Cool Whip on the side for those who may not want it on top.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Old Time Knowledge: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 8 servingsTime 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 boxes Jello vanilla pudding — instant pudding
4 cups milk — 2 cups per box of pudding
1 box Vanilla wafers — approximately 16 wafers for the bottom
2-3 bananas bananas — using 2 bananas in the recipe
1 container Cool Whip — for serving

Steps

1
Line the bottom of a square casserole dish with vanilla wafers.
2
Mix one box of vanilla pudding with 2 cups of milk and stir until combined.
3
Pour the pudding over the layer of vanilla wafers in the dish.
4
Slice one banana and layer the slices on top of the pudding.
5
Line the sides of the casserole dish with vanilla wafers to create an outer crust.
6
Mix another box of vanilla pudding with 2 cups of milk and stir until combined.
7
Press the banana slices down into the pudding layer, then pour the second layer of pudding over it.
8
Slice another banana and place the slices on top of the second pudding layer, pressing them down slightly.
9
Cover the dish and refrigerate until ready to serve.
10
Before serving, top with Cool Whip.