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Peanut Butter Banana Pudding

A comforting and delicious dessert made with layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and instant vanilla pudding.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base ingredients
  • 2 cups milk Use any type of milk, including non-dairy alternatives.
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix Follow package instructions.
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Feel free to use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
  • 4 ripe bananas Slice bananas for layering.
  • 1 package vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers Use gluten-free versions if necessary.
Optional toppings
  • 1 cup whipped cream Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts For extra nuttiness.
  • 1/2 cup sliced strawberries For a fresh kick.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Layer vanilla wafers (or graham crackers) at the bottom of your dish.
  2. Slice bananas and spread them over the cookies.
  3. Whisk together milk and pudding mix, then stir in peanut butter until creamy.
  4. Pour the mixture over the bananas and cookies, then repeat the layering process, finishing with pudding on top.
Chilling
  1. Cover the dish and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Notes

Store peanut butter banana pudding covered in the fridge and consume within three days to maintain texture. For best results, keep extra bananas on the side to add fresh before serving.