Banana Pudding Fluff Salad
This Easy Banana Pudding Fluff Salad is a creamy, no-bake dessert that’s ready in minutes! Made with vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, mini marshmallows, whipped topping, and crunchy vanilla wafers, it’s the perfect chilled treat for summer BBQs, potlucks, or any time you need a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1½ cups cold milk whole or 2% preferred
- 1 container 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 3 –4 ripe bananas sliced into coins
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional, to prevent browning
- 1½ cups vanilla wafer cookies whole or crushed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes, until thickened.
- Gently fold in whipped topping and mini marshmallows until fully combined.
- Slice bananas and optionally toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a serving bowl or trifle dish, layer half the vanilla wafers, followed by half the pudding mixture, and half the banana slices.
- Repeat with remaining wafers, pudding mixture, and bananas.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for best texture.
- Optional: Top with crushed pecans or shredded coconut.
- Gluten-free variation: Use GF vanilla wafers.
- Best enjoyed within 1–2 days for peak texture and appearance.