Quick & Easy Banana Pudding | No bake pudding, vanilla wafers, bananas &

This quick and easy banana pudding recipe is the perfect dessert to whip up on short notice. Chances are you'll have most of these items on hand anyway!
INGREDIENTS
2 boxes Jello vanilla pudding (banana-flavored pudding can be used if preferred - either way, make sure it’s instant pudding!)
4 cups milk
1 box Vanilla wafers
2-3 bananas
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Line bottom of square casserole dish with vanilla wafers.
2. Mix up one box of vanilla pudding. Spoon pudding over top of vanilla wafers.
3. Slice up one banana on top of that layer.
4. Line sides of casserole dish with vanilla wafers to create the outer "crust."
5. Mix up another box of vanilla pudding and spoon over the top of what is there.
6. Slice up another banana on top and press pieces down into pudding and smooth over with more pudding.
7. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve with Cool Whip. (You can add Cool Whip to the top of the whole banana pudding or you can serve it individually on top if some don't like Cool Whip.)
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[@OldTimeKnowledge]

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[@martynichols32]

Do you like banana pudding with pineapple in it? It's really good!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

@@martynichols32 I’ve never tried that, but it sounds amazing!

[@SW-Lopez1980]

Why use Vanilla pudding instead of banana pudding? I've asked all my Southern relatives that. Just asking your opinion. And is it ok to use the instant pudding or the cook n serve?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

@@SW-Lopez1980 I only use the instant pudding because the cook and serve won’t be as quick. You can certainly use the cook and serve but it won’t be these directions. You would have to cook the pudding first. And the reason why everyone I know uses vanilla pudding for this is because it just has a better flavor that blends well with the banana. Using banana pudding with bananas it’s just overwhelming. It’s almost like you can’t really taste the bananas on their own because the pudding flavor overwhelms the actual fruit.

[@Keepingittocool]

Thank you for reminding me how to make it. There is so many videos on KZbin and they make it so complicated they’re using condensed milk and they’re using vanilla extract and using sour cream cream. It doesn’t have to be so difficult banana pudding was never meant to be difficult

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Haha! That is so true! Why make something complicated if it doesn’t need to be? 😄

[@dominiquefelder1809]

Yes Right?! I was looking at a recipe and it had condensed milk, I bought but didn't know what to do with it!

[@debrahampton7218]

Banana pudding show me the recipe

[@qbabymisshall3266]

Exactly quick and easy

[@mariejohnson9665]

It was good but four cups of milk I cannot afford

[@sandrasgotvoice]

Thanks for making this classic so simple; will be my treat next weekend!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I hope you like it! Let me know! 👩🏻‍🍳

[@debrakendrick1619]

My mom always made this for us when we were kids. We loved it. Thank you so much brings back good memories

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Oh, I love hearing about it when someone remembers a childhood memory from these recipes! ❤️

[@janekwagreen5927]

The simplest instructions I’ve ever seen!! Thanks! You’re the reason mine came out right this time ❤️

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Aww! I'm glad you found this video helpful! Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@juliesullivan7994]

Made it just like yours tonight. Looking forward to it!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I hope y'all enjoyed this! Sorry for being slow to respond, but I've been largely away from KZbin and out in the garden or taking care of other projects lately. 😄

[@user-fg5sx8cl5h]

I'm going to make this today thank you blessings 🙌

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I hope you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@tedkistojr.1691]

Didn't know how to make this, yours was the only less complicated video on here, thanks for posting, this may become my signature dessert now😏👌

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

That’s awesome! I love this banana pudding, and honestly it’s even better the next day! 😁

[@sooz9433]

I came across this recipe some time ago and was going to try it but I lost it!! Judging by KZbin's algorithms it must have been at least a year ago but the good news is You're here now!! Gonna save you to my list so I can try this, so simple! Many thanks 😊

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Haha oh wow! Well, I'm glad you found the recipe and you have me saved in your bookmarks now. I also hope this recipe works out great for you!

[@tonysteele2799]

Made last night as a trial for family Thanksgiving Day. Was easy and turned out really good. Thank you

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I'm so happy to hear that! I hope your family enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment.

[@mallorimorris5598]

Love this recipe! Simple, tasty and pretty!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Banana pudding is just so good! 🍌 I know it would be even better with real, made from scratch whipped cream. I think I’ll have to make some like that one day... 🤔

[@amina_prosper]

THANK YOU! THIS IS SO EASY.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Yes, this is easy AND delicious! Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@Keepingittocool]

You are so right do not make it complicated. It had been a minute or two since I had made it and I just wanted to brush up on it. He had been about 20 years. Anyway the wife does not like banana pudding. I made this banana pudding and she actually likes it. There is no need to mess up a classic. Thank you again

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching! 👩🏻‍🍳

[@glendajenkins8308]

Thank you for making it so simple ❤️

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@luisachang4365]

Thank you very much. Super easy and yummy!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching! I hope you enjoy making this. 😊

[@peaceronatown3236]

Thank you! I saw this video when it came out, and decided to make banana pudding. Now it’s still here and I’m excited just as I was two years ago!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

That's awesome! I'm glad you like the recipe!

[@beverlymartin9081]

It’s been years since I made banana pudding I watched other videos they made it so complicated thanks for this simple recipe

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Oh, I'm all about simple! Why make something complicated that doesn't need to be?! 😁

[@debb159]

This was the easiest, best tasting banana pudding ever. My husband loved it. Thank you so much for the recipe ❤😊

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@TomTom-io8lc]

Made me hungry, this weekend is going to be banana pudding weekend 😋, thank you,

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I hope you enjoy this recipe! Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@i.follow.jesus.christ]

Great video quick and straight to the point, love the details great job 👍🏿💯

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you very much!

[@dianewandland1833]

I'm so happy I found your receipe/channel. It's so easy and only 5 ingredients. ( counting you need 2 boxes of vanilla pudding) I'm making it for Easter. 👍 😃 🍮

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Super easy and a great idea for Easter! Enjoy! Thank you for watching and taking time to comment - and HAPPY EASTER!

[@kellymora3429]

Thank you for such an easy, quick and delicious recipe! Will definitely recreate it!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

You are most welcome! I hope you enjoy it! 🎄

[@rm.r.4934]

Simple ,classic! Thank you 😊!,

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you for watching and taking time to comment! I hope you enjoy this recipe!

[@mariaspyrou1832]

My daughter is maniacal about Banana Pudding! I will try this for her!!! 😍🤣

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I hope she enjoys it! If so, this will be a quick thing you can whip up anytime!

[@fil-amsimplelifetexas1080]

I'm here again my friend. How you prepared the banana pudding is neat. Looks yummy

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you! This is a family favorite!

[@fil-amsimplelifetexas1080]

@@OldTimeKnowledge I will be checking what else you have

[@reynatorres5931]

Luv it!!!!! Thank you💖

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

You are most welcome! Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@Bignada]

Simple and easy appreciate it ty for sharing ❣️ happy holidays ❤️

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you for watching and for taking time to comment! Happy holidays to you, too!

[@judywho2249]

Looks great thanks!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@Anitajonesify]

Thank you for sharing looks yummy 🤤

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

You're most welcome! Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment!

[@anonymousvapes8026]

Quick and easy. Nice!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Quick and easy, for sure! And delicious! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@loumontesdeoca2159]

Looks Yummilicious 🤤😋

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Haha we love this! It's so easy and it tastes so good!

[@tink4487]

I would have put another layer of wafers on top because I really like the wafers.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Go for it! If you like it, definitely do it! Make this recipe your own! 😃

[@cindycampbell4994]

Looks good and cute!! Going to try this!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

This is delicious and so easy! I hope you enjoy it!

[@dominiquefelder1809]

Thank you!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Yes ma’am! You’re most welcome! ❤️

[@vivianembery4588]

Thank you for such a simple recipe I didn't like the condensed milk on other videos that I saw I wanted something simple and this is it and I'm trying to vanilla pudding instead of banana pudding is great I think I'm going to try that thank you

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I hope you love this recipe as much as we do!

[@globalprincess5471]

Nice and simple I like to get out of the kitchen as fast as I can

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Haha! I hear you on that!

[@theresetuckness2300]

Yummm

[@Ann-ub4mf]

Thank you. 🙂

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@jaypos444]

Made this for my Fiancé she loved it.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Oh, that's wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@stacyjobe6697]

I'm so glad I found this. All the other ones are too involved, and too many ingredients. You do it like my the ladies at my church did it when I was young. Thanks for sharing 💁

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I'm so glad you found this recipe, too! This is an easy one and definitely a church fellowship meal style banana pudding. Quick, easy, and delicious!

[@davidk4682]

Amazing

[@lindamadden7019]

Easy &quocl👍🏼thanks so much😋

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@divinechocolat3469]

But since it's that easy I might as well make a banana strawberry mix thanks 😊

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Oh! That sounds interesting! Do you mean adding strawberries into this banana pudding recipe? If so, I'd love to know how that turns out!

[@pamgraves]

Thanks

[@moonkitten5934]

This is exactly how my mom use to make . Easy Peasy ! I’m glad I found your recipe. 🩷

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Yes super easy and super delicious! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment!

[@josieroberts5900]

❤❤❤

[@carmeljuarez4280]

Awesome recipe!! Thanks!!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

You are most welcome! 🙏😃

[@kathyadams8395]

looks delicous

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you!

[@sherylkennedy146]

Thank you for saving the day! I’m so excited to have run into your channel, and especially. this recipe for banana pudding. I used to make something like this way back in the olden days. Ha ha, but I forgot how I did it, and when I looked up recipes, they all were way too complicated! Just know that a very happy family will be enjoying this exact banana pudding on Thanksgiving!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Oh, that's wonderful! I love it! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! ❤

[@melpiell]

Growing up THIS was my fave thing my momma made for family events ... thaaaaank youuuuuuuj for sharing this!! I have been meaning to ask her what she did. Yasss. (also, Ezra alerted me you had a new video cuz she is subscribed to you too! 😹♥️)

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Oh I love that! 💛 Yes, this is such a yummy, classic dessert. 😋 One of my favorites growing up too!

[@huddyrj]

I'm going to try this when the grandkids come over this weekend. I bet they'll help me make it. It looks so good! Could you tell me what size baking pan you used? Thank you!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

This was a square pyrex dish. I hope you and your grandkids love it!

[@troypurnell7479]

I can tell you a country girl,no body says supper anymore, they say dinner

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Haha I reckon that's true. I mean, we say supper, but I know folks out there say "dinner" when they mean the evening meal. Dinner is an afternoon meal - often after church - enjoyed at the dining room table with family. 😄

[@madbear860]

Thank you! I forgot the steps. Delicious!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

This is a classic! I bet once you make it, you won’t forget again! 😁

[@rhondasheridan7049]

EZ PZ I'll have to try this. Thank you

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Yes, super easy! And delicious! Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@elizabethsmith38]

Looks good ☺️

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you! We enjoy this!

[@thejuanmoreno9873]

AWESOME 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Haha thanks for watching 😁

[@Savage4Lyfe]

Yummy 😋

[@mariahfrancois9517]

I've had this once in my life

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Did you like it? 😃

[@globalprincess5471]

This is also awesome for people who are allergic to eggs

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Good point! I hadn't thought of that!

[@joeblow9850]

Not everyone likes Cool whip!? WHAT!? 😳. Make them walk the plank!!! Arghh 🤣🤣

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I know. I don’t understand it! 😄 Cool Whip was at the heart of so many of my favorite desserts as a kid!

[@joeblow9850]

@@OldTimeKnowledge right!? I’d just eat it out of the tub by itself!! 👍🤣🤣

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

@@joeblow9850 haha yes!

[@joeblow9850]

@@OldTimeKnowledge just made this for tonight following your directions except I messed up snd put the cool whip on and then put it in the fridge instead of puting it on later so hopefully I didn’t screw it up!? lol. lol. Wish me luck!! Had this as a kid a longgggg time ago and have been craving it for years so hopefully it’s as good as I remember it being!! Lol. Thx for the video. Great job

[@lindahaskins3366]

Thank You Going To Try This One

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I hope it works out for you! We love this!

[@meiyahshepherd5568]

Question! Cus I made my banana pudding just like yours.. how long does it take to thicken up?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Assuming you used instant pudding, it should be thickened up within just a few minutes. It won’t be as thick as it’s going to get if you refrigerate it for a while, but it will be thick enough that you can tell it’s a setting correctly.

[@jackieyoung1123]

Yummy

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

We really enjoy this! 😃

[@troypurnell7479]

I'm gonna use half that for a small batch

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thanks for watching and taking time to comment!

[@kimmynash8703]

I Put the Pudding and Cool Whip mixed Together!!!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

That sounds like a good plan! 😃

[@cynthiarodriguez6158]

Love this! I will use your recipe day b4 Thanksgiving day to make sure itself ready for dessert! I'll probably combine all the ingredients together late nite b4 10-11pm to have it sit overnight b4😂 serving! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us ❤

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

This will be perfect to make ahead for Thanksgiving! It's definitely best if it can be in the fridge at least overnight so it sounds like a great plan!

[@lilacDaisy111]

I searched for banana pudding after seeing a skit about "the South." This is so not what I was expecting! Here (Australia) a pudding is a boiled/steamed type of cake. Sometimes self-saucing. Banana pudding is more like a banana trifle. It's tempting to make, but I've never seen Nilla wafers, that custard-jelly (that you called pudding), or Cool Whip (is that just wiped cream?). LOL

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Cool Whip is a very cheap imitation of proper whipped cream, but it holds up really well long after you've used it to top a dessert. The "custard-jelly" you refer to, our Jello, is an instant version of this type of thing (www.mybakingaddiction.com/homemade-vanilla-pudding/) ... I can see why you'd call this a trifle. While trifles aren't typical desserts here in the southern USA (yes, some people make them and eat them, but it's not a common thing), I do know what they are and this does seem similar. Regardless of whether you make it or not thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment!

[@vincentwhite4222]

I decided to use vortman coconut cookies because they had no high fructose corn syrup in them

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Wow, I like that idea just because of the fact that I think coconut pairs so nicely with bananas! I’ll have to try that sometime!

[@mariaspyrou1832]

I would have to whip cream as there is no Cool Whip here in Australia 😊

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Home whipped cream is so much better anyway! Cool Whip is just a lazy (inferior) shortcut! 😂

[@icyhot4663]

Impressive!!!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Thank you for watching and taking time to comment!

[@mistycarroll6082]

Yumm

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I agree! 😋

[@youdontsay760]

You did a great job 👍👍👍👍👍😋😋😋😋😋😍😍😍😍😍 Is that an 8 x 8 inch dish? Thanx for your response

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Yep! That’s what it is!

[@youdontsay760]

@Old Time Knowledge...YAY!!! I got some 8 x 8 disposable aluminum pans imma use to make your recipe. I have been craving banana pudding for a few days now so I think it's time I make some

[@marcusoriviouswillams1118]

Old time knowledge 😃

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

💯 You know it! 😁

[@tommysuriel]

Mine ended up too watery, any tips? Don't you have to boil the pudding with the milk?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I used instant pudding so it doesn't get boiled. You just mix cold milk with the instant pudding mix. If you used a cooked pudding then you might need to do that.

[@tommysuriel]

@@OldTimeKnowledge Oh I see, thanks!

[@vincentwhite4222]

You have to use the instant putting mix

[@valcad2533]

What size are the pudding packages?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

They are the 3.4 oz pudding packages.

[@Keepingittocool]

For the batch I made i used 2 of the family pack

[@farongladden5265]

Seams kinda complicated to me. In the video you only use 1 box of pudding. In the directions you say to use 2 boxes. Which is it?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

It’s not complicated. Just follow the directions in the show notes. If you have a large box of pudding mix, you would just use one but if you have the smaller boxes of pudding, which is the normal size then you would use two.

[@noeliavillanueva6479]

How long do you let it set?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Great question, Noelia! I usually let it set for at least a couple of hours but sometimes we get into it faster if there isn’t that much time between when I make it and when we need to serve it for dessert.

[@Keepingittocool]

Couple of hours in the fridge

[@purple7vi0let]

We don't have Nilla wafers in Canada, can I use HoneyGraham cookies/wafers instead ?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I think that would work well! If you try it, I hope you let me know how it goes. You could probably use any plain sort of cookie for this.

[@RWildekrav66]

Is that an 8x8 baking dish ?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Yep!

[@Keepingittocool]

Yes

[@jessicabrown3046]

Can you tell me how to make the banana pudding

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Just follow the instructions in the video! That should help you out! There are also some instructions in the video description.

[@pattybanks6380]

Thanks Thanks Thanks 👍🍌🍌

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@sahithinickhy4192]

I got my pudding runny. I’m wondering what went wrong 🤔

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

It could be a lot of things. First of all, this recipe calls for instant pudding. Also, you might just follow the directions on the box for how much milk to use with the pudding mix. In this case, we use less milk than the box actually calls for. The box calls for 3 cups per box but we only use 2 cups per box for this. And lastly, it does take a little bit of time for the pudding to set up which is why you should put it in the refrigerator for a while.

[@sahithinickhy4192]

@@OldTimeKnowledge thank you for the reply. I have used 240ml of milk for each pack of instant pudding. Do you think this is where I went wrong? I refrigerated for more than 12 hrs but it is still runny. I have made this for the first time, sorry for bothering you with too many questions.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

@@sahithinickhy4192 My guess is you are using a different kind of pudding than what we have. I had to look up the conversion. 240 ml would only be 1 cup. For our pudding, you would use 2 cups per instant package and I use two packages in this recipe, so 4 cups total. I think you can get the idea of how this is made, though. You are basically just putting vanilla wafers in the bottom of the dish, around the dish, and after the first layer of pudding, and also adding in some sliced bananas and if you like some kind of whipped topping on top. You might need to follow the instructions on whatever type of pudding you are purchasing and use a little bit less than what it calls for.

[@sahithinickhy4192]

@@OldTimeKnowledge I’ll check. Thank you so much 😇

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

@@sahithinickhy4192 Of course! I hope it works for you!

[@lionelpagan2612]

You Should be saying instant pudding mix. I brought the non instant kind cause of this.

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Fair point. Where I live, when you just say Jell-O pudding, it’s always instant pudding. The regular Jell-O pudding is instant, otherwise it’s specifically Jell-o Cook ‘n Serve. But it might not be that way everywhere. I have added instant to the description above. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@vivianembery4588]

Hey young lady I made this on July 18th 2023 and I made a just like you said mine was all soggy and I ended up trashing it because it was gross but I see fabulous it has a little firmness to it I even left mine in overnight and it was so soggy I was so disappointed I guess I did something wrong😢

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Plenty of vanilla wafers? Two small boxes of instant pudding? Sliced bananas and cool whip? Honestly, the pudding should already start firming up before you even put it in the refrigerator. It should definitely be thick so if it was already runny, then you might’ve put in too much milk for the amount of pudding you used. I hate that it didn’t work out for you! An issue of runnyness is almost always going to be either too much milk or it’s possible that you used a different pudding than I used, or different amount of pudding.

[@vivianembery4588]

@@OldTimeKnowledge yea,I probably did🥺ty

[@gregoryhatfield9933]

Vanilla pudding? I thought it was banana pudding we use

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

I've tried it with banana, but I'll be honest, it just tastes a little more fake to me that way. The vanilla just gives it another layer of flavor. Try it both ways! You may like it better with banana pudding. 😊

[@ResilienceBook]

Great…. I covered the top with cookies and no cool whip

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

That definitely works! 😁👌

[@charlenebowman1438]

That’s not real banana pudding! I make mine from scratch! I thing that’s better! But, hope you enjoyed your pudding!

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

That’s why it says in the title “quick and easy banana pudding” and then it says “no bake pudding”. Those are cues to let people know that this is not the regular time-intensive banana pudding recipe. It’s a shortcut, just like using a box of cake mix as a shortcut. And yes, this is delicious. 😉

[@Materialgirl_3]

“ No bake “ 🤔 does anyone bake their banana pudding?

[@OldTimeKnowledge]

Yep! Baked banana pudding with meringue topping is also a very traditional way to make it.