Banana Pudding Bars Easy Recipe and Quick Prep

Emily Hart

Banana Pudding Bars Easy Recipe and Quick Prep

Banana pudding bars are a delicious, easy-to-make dessert that combines a graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla pudding, and fresh banana slices. These bars are perfect for any gathering and can be made in just 7 simple steps!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

chill time 2

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

3-4 ripe bananas sliced
1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs about 12 crackers
½ cup melted butter
1 ½ cups whipped cream store-bought or homemade
2 tablespoons sugar optional, for homemade whipped cream

Method

Prepare the Crust: Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Make the Pudding Layer: In a bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk. Spread the pudding over the cooled crust.
Add Banana Layer: Slice bananas and layer them on top of the pudding.
Top with Whipped Cream: Spread whipped cream over the banana layer.
Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight preferred) to let the bars set.
Slice and Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy!

Notes

Bananas: Use ripe but firm bananas for the best texture.
Whipped Cream: You can use store-bought or homemade whipped cream.
Pudding Mix: Instant vanilla pudding mix works best for this recipe.
Chill Time: For the best results, refrigerate the bars overnight to allow the layers to set properly.