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Easy Banana Pudding with Cool Whip

A quick and delicious banana pudding made with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and Cool Whip.
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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 cold
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz
Banana Layer
  • 3 ripe bananas sliced
Topping
  • 1 container Cool Whip 8 oz
  • 1 package vanilla wafers for layering and garnish

Method
 

Prepare Pudding
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cold 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, followed by half of the sliced bananas.
  2. Spread half of the prepared pudding over the bananas.
  3. Repeat the layers with the remaining vanilla wafers, bananas, and pudding.
Add Topping
  1. Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the top layer of pudding.
  2. Garnish with additional vanilla wafers and banana slices if desired.
Chill and Serve
  1. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas and serve the pudding within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.

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