Walking Banana Pudding
A playful twist on classic banana pudding served in a portable ‘walking’ format—layers of vanilla wafers, creamy pudding, and fresh bananas in individual cups perfect for picnics or on‑the‑go treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No‑Bake/Assemble and Chill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (12‑oz) package vanilla wafers
- 1 (5.1‑oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8‑oz) container whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- Optional: crushed wafers for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Gently fold whipped topping into pudding until smooth and creamy.
- In 6–8 portable cups or jars, layer: vanilla wafers (broken to fit), pudding mixture, and banana slices. Repeat until container is nearly full, ending with pudding.
- Top with a few banana slices and optional crushed wafers.
- Seal with lids or cover with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Grab a spoon and enjoy your walking banana pudding on the go!
Notes
- Use banana slices just before serving to prevent browning, or toss with a little lemon juice.
- Substitute homemade vanilla pudding if desired.
- Make ahead up to one day in advance; stash in cooler for portability.
- For extra texture, add a layer of chopped nuts or toffee bits.
- Use single‑serve clear cups for a fun presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200 g)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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