Description
“Creamy, no-bake banana pudding with a twist! Discover 5 genius swaps for wafers in this easy, family-friendly dessert. Perfect for last-minute cravings or gluten-free diets—ready in 20 minutes!”
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (homemade or store-bought)
- 1.5 cups heavy cream, whipped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Wafer Swap Options (choose 1):
- 1.5 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1.5 cups crumbled shortbread cookies
- 1.5 cups toasted cornflakes
- 1.5 cups almond biscotti pieces
- 1.5 cups Oreo crumbs
Instructions
- Layer the Base: Line a trifle dish with your chosen swap (e.g., graham crackers).
- Add Bananas: Arrange a single layer of banana slices.
- Pour Pudding: Spread half the vanilla pudding over the bananas.
- Repeat Layers: Add another layer of swap, bananas, and pudding.
- Top with Cream: Finish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of your swap for crunch.
- Chill: Refrigerate 2+ hours (or serve immediately for a softer texture).
Notes
- Storage: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days (add crunchy layers just before serving).
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free cookies or coconut cream for dietary needs.
- Pro Tip: Toss banana slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins (no-bake!)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Banana pudding, no-bake dessert, wafer substitutes, easy banana pudding, gluten-free dessert