Banana Pudding Fluff
A quick, no-bake dessert salad that mixes instant pudding, whipped topping, ripe bananas, halal/gelatin-free mini marshmallows, and vanilla wafers into a light, creamy, crowd-pleasing bowl. Perfect for potlucks, parties, and make-ahead treats.
Ingredients
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla or banana pudding mix, dry
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup halal or gelatin-free mini marshmallows (optional but recommended)
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (plus extra whole wafers for garnish)
- 2 tbsp sour cream or softened cream cheese (optional, for tang)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk cold milk and instant pudding mix for about 2 minutes until smooth and thickened.
- Fold in the thawed whipped topping with a spatula until fully combined and fluffy.
- If using, fold in the sour cream or softened cream cheese to add gentle tang and richness.
- Gently stir in the sliced bananas, mini marshmallows, and crushed vanilla wafers until evenly distributed. (To slow browning, you can toss banana slices with a little lemon juice before adding.)
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow the wafers to soften slightly.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra wafer crumbs and a few fresh banana slices if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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