BANANA PUDDING WITH GRAHAM CRACKERS

Banana Pudding with Graham Crackers image

I made this recipe when I was craving banana pudding but out of the traditional Nilla® wafers. When I realized the graham crackers would make nice even layers a snap, the idea to make it in an 8x8-inch pan came quickly. It tastes amazing, and the crackers soften quicker than the wafers do. The addition of the Dream Whip® topping mix makes this very creamy and the even layering means you taste all three elements in every bite!

Provided by Brandy Bruton

Time 4h15m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 ½ cups cold 2% milk
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant French vanilla pudding mix
1 (1.3 ounce) envelope dry whipped topping mix (such as Dream Whip®)
½ (14.4 ounce) package graham crackers, or more as needed
2 large bananas, sliced, or more to taste

Steps:

Pour milk, pudding mix, and whipped topping mix into a large bowl; mix with an electric whisk or hand whisk until ingredients are combined and a thick pudding forms.
Break graham cracker sheets in half to form squares.
Cover the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with 9 graham cracker squares. Layer 1/2 of the banana slices on top in even rows and cover with 1/2 of the pudding mixture, using a spatula to spread it evenly. Repeat layers once more. Sprinkle the top with graham cracker crumbs, if desired.
Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled, 4 hours or longer. Cut into 9 squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 490.2 mg, Sugar 33.6 g