banana pudding

Here’s a simple, classic banana pudding recipe that’s creamy, comforting, and easy to make at home 🍌🍮

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🍌 Classic Banana Pudding (No-Bake)

Ingredients

• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) box vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1 (14 oz / 400 g) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups whipped topping (or fresh whipped cream)
• 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 box vanilla wafers (or tea biscuits)

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Instructions

1. Make the pudding
   • In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for about 2 minutes until thick.
2. Add creaminess
   • Stir in condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Fold in whipped topping
   • Gently fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
4. Layer
   • In a dish:
     • Layer vanilla wafers
     • Add banana slices
     • Spread pudding mixture
   • Repeat layers, finishing with pudding on top.
5. Chill
   • Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours (overnight is even better).

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Optional Toppings

• Crushed wafers
• Banana slices
• Whipped cream
• Light sprinkle of cinnamon

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🍯 Tips for Best Flavor

• Use ripe but firm bananas (not mushy).
• Dip banana slices briefly in lemon juice to prevent browning.
• Let it chill—banana pudding tastes better once the flavors blend.

If you want, I can also share:

• Southern baked banana pudding
• Healthy banana pudding (no condensed milk)
• 5-minute mug banana pudding

Just tell me which one 😊