Banana Pudding with Graham Crackers

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!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 272 Calories

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Break graham cracker sheets in half to form squares.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled, 4 hours or longer. Cut into 9 squares to serve.