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Banana Pudding Jars

Banana Pudding Jars

These Banana Pudding Jars are an easy and nostalgic dessert featuring layers of creamy vanilla pudding, sweet bananas, and crunchy Nilla wafers.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Banana Pudding Jars, Dessert, Easy Dessert, nostalgic dessert, pudding
Servings: 4 jars
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • individual jars

Ingredients

Pudding Base

  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups whole milk or almond milk for a dairy-free option

Layers

  • 3 medium ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 box Nilla wafers or gluten-free cookies

Topping

  • 1 cup whipped topping store-bought or homemade

Instructions

Making the Pudding

  • In a medium bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix with the whole milk. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and let it rest for about 5 minutes to thicken.

Preparing the Bananas

  • Slice the ripe bananas into half-inch rounds.

Layering the Jars

  • Layer the jars starting with a dollop of pudding, followed by banana slices and crushed Nilla wafers. Repeat until jars are nearly full.

Chilling

  • Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld the flavors together.

Serving

  • Before serving, top each jar with whipped topping and a slice of banana or a Nilla wafer on top.

Notes

Let the pudding sit for about 5 minutes after whisking to thicken properly. Use thicker banana slices for better texture, and chill for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jar | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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