17 Easy No-Cook Banana Pudding Recipes Your Family Will Beg For

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Imagine this: a luscious, creamy dessert layered with ripe bananas, sweet vanilla wafers, and velvety pudding—all without ever turning on your stove. Sounds like magic, right? No-cook banana pudding is the ultimate treat for busy families, potluck superstars, and anyone with a sweet tooth.

In this post, we’ve rounded up 17 easy no-cook banana pudding recipes that will have your family begging for more. Whether you’re looking for a classic spin, a fun twist, or a healthier take, these recipes are your ticket to dessert bliss with zero hassle. Let’s dive in and discover your next go-to favorite.

1. Classic No-Cook Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 4 hours chilling

Servings: 8-10

Classic No-Cook Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (12 oz) container whipped topping
  • 1 (12 oz) box vanilla wafers
  • 4-5 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
  2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add condensed milk and mix well.
  3. Fold whipped topping into cream cheese mixture.
  4. Combine pudding mixture with cream cheese mixture.
  5. In a 13×9 dish, layer vanilla wafers, bananas, and pudding mixture.
  6. Repeat layers, ending with pudding mixture on top.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Tips:

  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent browning
  • Dip banana slices in lemon juice to prevent browning
  • Save some crushed wafers for garnish

2. Simple 5-Ingredient Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 10 minutes + 2 hours chilling
Servings: 6

Simple 5-Ingredient Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 1 (5.1 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
  • 30 vanilla wafers
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions:

  1. Whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
  2. Fold in half the whipped topping.
  3. In a serving bowl, layer wafers, bananas, and pudding mixture.
  4. Top with remaining whipped topping.
  5. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Tips:

  • Can be made in individual serving cups
  • Best served within 24 hours
  • Keep bananas from touching sides of container to prevent browning

3. No-Pudding-Mix Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 20 minutes + 6 hours chilling
Servings: 8

No-Pudding-Mix Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add condensed milk and vanilla, beat until combined.
  3. In separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
  5. Layer wafers, banana slices, and cream mixture in serving dish.
  6. Continue layering, ending with cream mixture.
  7. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.

Tips:

  • Toss bananas in lemon juice to prevent browning
  • Bring cream cheese to room temperature for easier mixing
  • Can substitute graham crackers for vanilla wafers

4. Individual Mason Jar Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 2 hours chilling
Servings: 6

Individual Mason Jar Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
  • 24 vanilla wafers
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 6 (8 oz) mason jars

Instructions:

  1. Prepare pudding according to package directions using milk.
  2. Fold in half the whipped topping.
  3. Crush 6 wafers and set aside for topping.
  4. In each jar, layer: wafers, bananas, pudding mixture.
  5. Repeat layers.
  6. Top with remaining whipped topping and crushed wafers.
  7. Seal jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Tips:

  • Perfect for picnics or packed lunches
  • Can be made up to 24 hours in advance
  • Layer bananas in middle to prevent browning

5. 3-Ingredient Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 10 minutes + 2 hours chilling
Servings: 4

3-Ingredient Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions:

  1. Whisk pudding mix and milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
  2. In serving bowls, alternate layers of pudding and banana slices.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Tips:

  • Add vanilla wafers if desired
  • Best eaten same day
  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness

6. Southern-Style Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 20 minutes + 4 hours chilling
Servings: 12

Southern-Style Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 (8 oz) containers whipped topping
  • 2 (12 oz) packages vanilla wafers
  • 6 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Mix pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in condensed milk and vanilla.
  3. Fold one container of whipped topping into cream cheese mixture.
  4. Combine with pudding mixture.
  5. In a large trifle dish, layer wafers, bananas, and pudding mixture.
  6. Repeat layers twice.
  7. Top with remaining whipped topping.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Tips:

  • Toast some wafers for garnish
  • Can be made in a 9×13 dish
  • Let cream cheese reach room temperature before mixing

7. Creamy Yogurt Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 3 hours chilling
Servings: 6

Creamy Yogurt Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • 1/4 cup honey

Instructions:

  1. Whisk pudding mix with milk until slightly thickened.
  2. Fold in yogurt and half the whipped topping.
  3. Stir in honey.
  4. Layer wafers, bananas, and pudding mixture in serving dish.
  5. Top with remaining whipped topping.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Tips:

  • Use honey for drizzling on top
  • Can use flavored Greek yogurt for variety
  • A healthier alternative to traditional recipes

8. Banana Pudding Parfaits

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 2 hours chilling
Servings: 8

Banana Pudding Parfaits

Ingredients:

  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
  • 4 bananas, sliced
  • 20 vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 8 tall glasses or parfait cups

Instructions:

  1. Prepare pudding with milk according to package directions.
  2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Fold whipped topping into cream cheese mixture.
  4. Layer in glasses: crushed wafers, pudding, bananas, cream mixture.
  5. Repeat layers.
  6. Top with remaining crushed wafers.
  7. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Tips:

  • Reserve some whole wafers for garnish
  • Can add chocolate shavings on top
  • Perfect for dinner parties
  • Layer just before serving for best presentation

9. Sugar-Free Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 3 hours chilling
Servings: 8

Sugar-Free Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 2 (1.4 oz) packages sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 (8 oz) package light cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar-free whipped topping
  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 box sugar-free vanilla wafers (or almond thins)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Whisk pudding mix with almond milk until thickened.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add vanilla extract.
  3. Fold whipped topping into cream cheese mixture.
  4. Combine with pudding mixture.
  5. Layer cookies, bananas, and pudding mixture.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Tips:

  • Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness
  • Check cookies for hidden sugars
  • Can use monk fruit sweetener to adjust sweetness

10. Tropical Coconut Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 20 minutes + 4 hours chilling
Servings: 10

Tropical Coconut Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages coconut cream pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold coconut milk
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 oz) can cream of coconut
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
  • 5 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup crushed macadamia nuts (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare pudding with coconut milk.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, mix in cream of coconut.
  3. Fold in whipped topping.
  4. Combine with pudding mixture.
  5. Layer wafers, bananas, pudding mixture, coconut flakes.
  6. Repeat layers.
  7. Top with remaining coconut and nuts.
  8. Refrigerate for 4 hours.

Tips:

  • Toast coconut until light golden brown
  • Can add pineapple chunks between layers
  • Use coconut wafers instead of vanilla

11. Chocolate-Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 3 hours chilling
Servings: 8

Chocolate-Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
  • 4 bananas, sliced
  • 1 box chocolate wafers
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions:

  1. Prepare chocolate pudding with milk.
  2. Fold in half the whipped topping.
  3. Layer chocolate wafers, bananas, pudding mixture.
  4. Repeat layers.
  5. Top with remaining whipped topping.
  6. Drizzle with melted chocolate.
  7. Dust with cocoa powder.
  8. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

Tips:

  • Add a layer of Nutella for extra richness
  • Can use chocolate graham crackers
  • Garnish with chocolate shavings

12. Peanut Butter Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 20 minutes + 4 hours chilling
Servings: 10

Peanut Butter Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
  • 5 bananas, sliced
  • 1 box Nutter Butter cookies
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions:

  1. Prepare pudding with milk.
  2. Beat peanut butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Fold in whipped topping.
  4. Mix with pudding.
  5. Layer cookies, bananas, and pudding mixture.
  6. Repeat layers.
  7. Top with chopped peanuts.
  8. Refrigerate for 4 hours.

Tips:

  • Can use crunchy peanut butter
  • Add chocolate chips between layers
  • Drizzle with honey before serving

Would you like more variations? I can provide recipes for:

  • Caramel banana pudding
  • Banana pudding cheesecake style
  • Low-fat banana pudding
  • Banana pudding with gingersnaps
  • Protein-packed banana pudding

13. Caramel Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 20 minutes + 4 hours chilling
Servings: 10

Ingredients:

  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 jar caramel sauce (12 oz)
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
  • 5 bananas, sliced
  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits

Instructions:

  1. Prepare pudding with milk.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Mix half the caramel sauce into cream cheese.
  4. Fold in whipped topping.
  5. Combine with pudding.
  6. Layer: wafers, bananas, pudding mixture, drizzle of caramel.
  7. Repeat layers.
  8. Top with remaining whipped topping, caramel, and toffee bits.
  9. Refrigerate for 4 hours.

Tips:

  • Warm caramel slightly for easier drizzling
  • Add sea salt to caramel for salted caramel flavor
  • Can use dulce de leche instead of caramel

14. Banana Pudding Cheesecake Style

Prep Time: 25 minutes + 6 hours chilling
Servings: 12

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Ingredients:

  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana cream pudding
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
  • 4 bananas, sliced
  • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions:

  1. Mix crushed wafers, butter, and sugar. Press into 9×13 dish.
  2. Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
  3. Add pudding mix and condensed milk, beat until smooth.
  4. Fold in whipped topping.
  5. Layer bananas over crust.
  6. Pour cream cheese mixture over bananas.
  7. Top with additional crushed wafers.
  8. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.

Tips:

  • Ensure cream cheese is room temperature
  • Can be made in a springform pan
  • Freeze for 30 minutes before serving for firmer texture

15. Low-Fat Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 3 hours chilling
Servings: 8

Low-Fat Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 2 (1.4 oz) packages fat-free vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups skim milk
  • 1 (8 oz) container fat-free whipped topping
  • 4 bananas, sliced
  • 1 box reduced-fat vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Prepare pudding with skim milk.
  2. Mix in Greek yogurt and vanilla.
  3. Fold in half the whipped topping.
  4. Layer wafers, bananas, pudding mixture.
  5. Repeat layers.
  6. Top with remaining whipped topping.
  7. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness
  • Can use graham crackers to reduce calories
  • Add cinnamon for extra flavor

16. Banana Pudding with Gingersnaps

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 4 hours chilling
Servings: 8

Banana Pudding with Gingersnaps

Ingredients:

  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
  • 4 bananas, sliced
  • 2 boxes gingersnap cookies
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup molasses

Instructions:

  1. Prepare pudding with milk.
  2. Stir in ginger, cinnamon, and molasses.
  3. Fold in half the whipped topping.
  4. Layer gingersnaps, bananas, pudding mixture.
  5. Repeat layers.
  6. Top with remaining whipped topping.
  7. Crush additional gingersnaps for garnish.
  8. Refrigerate for 4 hours.

Tips:

  • Choose crisp gingersnaps
  • Can add crystallized ginger pieces
  • Drizzle with extra molasses before serving

17. Protein-Packed Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 3 hours chilling
Servings: 6

Protein-Packed Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt (2% fat)
  • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
  • 1 (3.4 oz) package sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup granola
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds

Instructions:

  1. Mix pudding mix with almond milk.
  2. Blend in protein powder until smooth.
  3. Fold in Greek yogurt.
  4. Layer granola, bananas, pudding mixture.
  5. Sprinkle chia seeds between layers.
  6. Repeat layers.
  7. Drizzle with honey.
  8. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

Tips:

  • Choose a high-quality protein powder
  • Can add nuts for extra protein
  • Perfect for post-workout treat
  • Use protein cookies instead of granola

General Tips for All Recipes:

  • Keep all ingredients chilled until ready to use
  • Store finished pudding in the refrigerator
  • For extra flavor, try adding caramel sauce between layers
  • Vanilla wafers can be substituted with graham crackers or chessmen cookies
  • Add chopped nuts for extra crunch
  • For more banana flavor, use banana pudding mix instead of vanilla

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