Make delicious layered banana pudding jars for a quick and easy, creamy, no-bake dessert that’s perfect for parties, picnics, or anytime cravings.
Sometimes you want something sweet, but not too heavy. This layered banana pudding is the perfect choice. It comes together quickly with just 5 ingredients. Plus, you can easily change out the flavor of the pudding depending upon your mood.
Why You Will Love These Banana Pudding Jars
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and quick layering make this dessert stress-free and fun to assemble.
- Perfectly Portable: Mason jars make it great for parties, picnics, or grab-and-go treats.
- Delicious Layers: Creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and cookies in every bite for a total comfort dessert!
- Crowd-Pleaser: Everyone loves a classic banana pudding, especially when it’s served in cute jars.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prep it ahead of time and chill until ready to serve. No last-minute rush!
For more banana desserts, try my banana pudding cheesecake recipe or my banana cookies with white chocolate chips.
You will need the following ingredients listed below to make this easy dessert recipe (the exact measurements, nutrition information and full recipe are all in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post).
Ingredients:
- Banana Pudding Mixes (Jello brand)
- Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Vanilla Wafers
- Cut Bananas (for garnish)
Kitchen Supplies:
- 3 Mason Jars
- Medium Pot
Directions:
1. In a medium pot pour the banana pudding mixes and milk together
2. Turn the heat on medium heat and constantly whisk the mix until a thick pudding forms
3. Let cook on the heat while whisking for another 3 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Let the pudding cool for 10 minutes.
6. Prepare the clean mason jars by putting a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom.
7. Fill the jar up about ¼ the way, then add another layer of the vanilla wafers.
8. Repeat this until the contain is almost full.
9. Make a circle of vanilla wafer, then add the cut bananas on top.
10. Refrigerate overnight, then enjoy!
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Banana Pudding Jars
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Equipment
- 3 Mason Jars
- Medium Pot
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Banana Pudding Mixes (Jello brand)
- 4 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 box Vanilla Wafers
- Bananas, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium pot pour the banana pudding mixes and milk together.
- Turn the heat on medium heat and constantly whisk the mix until a thick pudding forms.
- Let cook on the heat while whisking for another 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Let the pudding cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the clean mason jars by putting a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom.
- Fill the jar up about ¼ the way, then add another layer of the vanilla wafers.
- Repeat this until the container is almost full.
- Make a circle of vanilla wafer, then add the cut bananas on top.
- Refrigerate overnight, then enjoy!
