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Jello Banana Pudding

A creamy, dreamy dessert that combines the flavors of banana and vanilla with layers of pudding and wafers, perfect for family gatherings and casual indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 package 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 package 3 oz banana flavored Jello
  • 3 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 cup whipped topping like Cool Whip
  • 1 box 11 oz vanilla wafers

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9x13 inch baking dish or trifle bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth.
  2. Mix in the banana flavored Jello into the pudding mixture.
  3. Carefully fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
  4. In your chosen dish, layer sliced bananas at the bottom.
  5. Pour half of the pudding mixture over the bananas, smoothing it out evenly.
  6. Crush some vanilla wafers and sprinkle them over the pudding layer.
  7. Repeat the banana, pudding, and wafer layers until all ingredients are used.
  8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Notes

For the best flavor, make this pudding a day ahead and let it sit overnight in the fridge.