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While planning our July 4th party last year, we decided that another dessert was in order. And really, when is another dessert not in order? For a while I wanted to try a traditional southern dish, banana pudding. I found a recipe that was super quick, got great reviews and seemed easy to modify. Judging from the response, this recipe is not only a keeper, but a new tradition – the entire bowl of pudding was gone within 10 minutes. To our surprise it went even faster than the immensely popular raspberry brownie. This pudding is so good, that I’ve made it at least 15 times this past year. After a few hours in the fridge the vanilla wafers begin to soften and absorb the pudding like a sponge. Even after several days when the wafers have completely softened, they are still just as delicious and add the perfect depth to this simple dish. And since this dessert is nearly guiltless I guarantee you’ll soon be eating leftovers for breakfast like me.
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8 oz nonfat greek yogurt (or sour cream)
2 cups skim milk
8 oz nonfat frozen whipped topping, thawed for 30 minutes
2 small packages nonfat instant vanilla pudding
2-3 bananas, in 1/4″ thick slices
1/2 (16oz) box reduced-fat vanilla wafers or graham cracker sheets
1/3 cup creamy unsalted peanut butter
shaved dark chocolate, to garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl whisk together the greek yogurt and peanut butter. Then whisk in the whipped topping and milk until no clumps remain. Stir in the instant pudding until well incorporated and mixture begins to thicken.
2. In a large glass serving dish or trifle bowl, form a layer of vanilla wafers, flat side facing up. Cover with a thin layer of pudding, followed by a layer of banana slices. Add another thin layer of pudding and repeat. Or get creative by pudding (hah!) some wafers against the wall before adding the next layer of pudding for a nice presentation. Top with a few vanilla wafers and garnish with shaved chocolate and/or fresh berries. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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this is just the way i like it. impossible to beat, in my humble opinion. i’ve actually witnessed elbowing and shoving and dirty talk used in an attempt to get the last serving. :)
As Nick said, this was a huge hit on the 4th.The bowl was clean in 10 minutes.The second time the three of us finished it in 3 days and we don’t really eat dessert! Irresistable! The fat-free ingredients make it almost guilt-less.
One tip for ease in making is to allow the whipped cream to defrost completely and when mixing together, use a wisk. With all the summer fruit options, it’s fun to decorate the top.This whole recipe went together very fast.
Well I’m a WOMAN who enjoys her pudding; and banana pudding is definitely delicious. No doubt that that dish was such a hit with everyone! :0)
That looks very tasty!
I actually have a huge love for vanilla Jell-O Pudding too. But I never buy it because its processed… what I need to do is find a recipe and make my own vanilla pudding, I think. Because that stuff is SO delicious!
That banana pudding looks good!
I bet this would be yummy with a glob of melted peanut butter mixed into the pudding…. :)
that looks fantastic..and where is the peanut butter in this? =)
What an easy way to get a gorgeous looking dessert.
Ooh, guilt-free! Make mine a double serve please :)
I love that delicious doesn’t require hours of work.
I’ve seen an off-brand banana cream pudding at Wal Mart. It tasted fine to me, but I would much prefer homemade pudding. Period. And you definitely need to make one with peanut butter!
Grace, It’s quite amazing what good food can do to people!
VeggieGirl, Now the only problem with it is that it’s not vegan right? Because of the pudding mix? Are there any good pudding subs out there?
Sagan, I think homemade pudding is fairly easy. I believe it is egg yolks that thicken it, you need to cook it on low heat stirring constantly so the eggs don’t actually “cook” and turn to scrambled pudding.
Lyn, Daphne, Thanks for reminding me about the peanut butter! I’ve added the suggestion to the recipe.
Giz, Dee, I agree! It’s a quick dessert which can be dressed up easily for a nice presentation. It’s so good, I’ve already had friends ask me for the recipe.
Carla, I agree, homemade is always better, but I don’t know how that would come to play in this recipe because the only thing added here is the powder, but traditional pudding is already made with egg yolks and such. Considering the recipe calls for 2 packages of pudding mix, perhaps I’ll just make a half batch for myself and add some peanut butter in!
i’m only on this post to remind you of how my brain is asking and licking crumbs off my finger from the peanut butter bread.
okay.. i had to say that..
i loved ur marinara story by the way.. that was classic. *ragu*! ick! but i grew up eating it too!! :)
Nicely done. I love the simplicity of the whole thing, and can “taste” how great this dessert is going to be. AND I’m going to add the prerequisite “peanut butter” as well…….
“Doc”
wow, this looks absolutely delicious! :)
Ohhh … sounds DELISH! Have to put this one on my “to make” list as well! :)
This is definitely going on my summer to-cook list :)
Looks gorgeous! I’m bookmarking this!
Looks really tasty!!
hello again, you beautiful bowl of pudding, you. this continues to be, and will ALWAYS be, an amazing creation.
Why thank you maam =).
I’ll be making this on Friday for out of town company. Can’t go wrong with banana pudding and we’ll see what they say about adding the PB to it. I know I’ll be liking it. :) p.s. Love the pun too!
Oh, it’s superb. I have yet to find someone that doesn’t love this. Let me know how it goes!
Wow, this looks absolutely amazing!!!
Faster than the raspberry brownies? This must be the bomb! Awesome treat for breakfast!!
Yea, we were incredibly surprised but we wound up making a new batch for ourselves the following day. It’s just that good.
Boy oh boy, does this look fabulous! It’s dangerous for me to be reading this around 1am. You see, now I have a craving that needs to be satisfied, but it’s 1am… I can see this treat in my near future (read: tomorrow morning)!
Beautiful photo! A nice PB addition to a classic dessert. Although the traditional southern belles might revolt at you disturbing their trademark dish. :-)
Perhaps…maybe I should call it northern-style banana pudding.
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Wow Nick! for a dessert this isincreadibly healthy! I’m loving it! I’m also a big fan of the softened wafers… oh when you can just spoon them out… heaven!
This is a recipe after my own heart. I need to make this for my babies!
Hey Nick! Sorry for the multiple comments: the recipe I’ve posted last reminded me of you because the last time I made it I added 1/3 cup of PB and they came out SOOOOO delicious!!!! Thought you might like them :)
Wow! That looks awesome! It’s also great that this delicious dessert is quite simple and easy to prepare..Thanks =)
This looks too good to be true!
This banana pudding is the best ever! I love the Greek yogurt and the peanut butter. And you mix everything in one bowl so there’s no mess to deal with. Couldn’t ask for a better dessert (or breakfast!).