This recipe for Unconventional Banana Pudding is sure to become a family favorite. Shortcuts are the secret to this easy banana pudding. Vanilla wafer cookies are layered with instant vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, and whipped topping. Marshmallows are mixed into the vanilla for a fun surprise. Even though this banana pudding is not made entirely from scratch, it is so delicious and fun to eat that neither you nor your family will care that it was so easy to make.
Notes
When we made this recipe in our test kitchen, we layered everything in an 11 x 13 inch baking dish. We also used 5 bananas, instead of the 3 called for in the original recipe.
Preparation Time35 min
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BHerb
Oct 03, 2014
My mother used to make this all the time, minus the marshmallows. However, upon indulging in this tasty dessert, the marshmallows are definitely a welcome addition!

erinjones
Oct 03, 2014
I loved this pudding! The marshmallows gave it a light, unique texture, and the banana flavor wasn't too overpowering.

RecipeLion Editor
Oct 03, 2014
I love banana-flavored anything, and this banana pudding is no exception! I've never had it with marshmallows before, but they were such a nice addition.

Plusk24
Oct 03, 2014
I am officially a fan of bananas! This wonderful recipe was sweet and light, the perfect dessert recipe. I love the combination of Nilla wafer cookies with cool whip and banana pudding. I'll be making this again!

Editor Kaitlin
Oct 03, 2014
I had never eaten banana pudding before I made this recipe! I loved the addition of the marshmallows in the pudding layer; it was such a sweet surprise! I wasn't sure how I would feel about the bananas in this dessert, but it was surprisingly good.

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