Strawberry Banana Pudding Recipe
A creamy, no-bake dessert layered with vanilla wafers, fresh strawberries, bananas, and fluffy pudding—ready in 15 minutes of prep!
Ingredients
Essential Components:
- 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix (or banana cream)
- 2 cups cold whole milk or almond milk for dairy-free
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 lb fresh strawberries sliced
- 2 ripe bananas sliced (toss with 1 tsp lemon juice)
- 12 oz vanilla wafers or graham crackers
Optional Upgrades:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar for whipped cream
- Fresh mint leaves garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding Base: Whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Gently fold in half the whipped cream.
- Layer Cookies & Fruit: In a trifle dish or 9x13 pan, arrange vanilla wafers in a single layer. Top with banana slices, then strawberries.
- Add Pudding: Spread half the pudding mixture over the fruit. Repeat layers: cookies → fruit → pudding.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to soften cookies.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with remaining whipped cream and strawberry slices. Add mint for a fresh touch.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Fat | 14g |
| Saturated Fat | 8g |
| Carbs | 45g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sugar | 28g |
| Protein | 4g |
| Sodium | 220mg |