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Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding with cookies and bananas

Not yo mama's banana pudding

Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding is a creamy, no-bake Southern dessert layered with bananas, whipped topping, vanilla pudding, and cookies. This recipe takes the nostalgic classic and adds a lighter twist, offering the same indulgent flavor with fewer calories. Whether you're tracking macros or simply enjoying a sweet moment, this guilt-free version blends comfort and balance perfectly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

(Serves 10)1 (12-oz) container whipped topping, lite or coconut preferred1 (14-oz) can low-fat sweetened condensed milk1 (8-oz) package Neufchâtel or whipped cream cheese2 cups skim milk or unsweetened almond milk1 (5-oz) box sugar-free French vanilla pudding mix6–8 ripe bananas, sliced2 cups reduced-fat vanilla wafers or graham cracker crumbs

Method
 

  1. Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish with half of the vanilla wafers or graham crumbs.
    Layer half of the banana slices evenly over the cookie base.
    In a medium bowl, whisk the pudding mix with skim milk until smooth. Set aside to thicken.
    In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk until completely smooth.
    Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
    Add the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture and stir until combined.
    Pour the entire mixture over the banana and cookie layers in the dish.
    Top with remaining bananas and a final layer of cookies or crumbs.
    Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best texture.
    Serve cold and enjoy every creamy spoonful!

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

  • Use individual mason jars or ramekins for portion-controlled servings.
  • Let the pudding chill overnight for a firmer, fluffier texture.
  • For a lower-sugar version, swap condensed milk for evaporated milk + a dash of stevia.
  • This recipe can be made a day in advance — it gets better as it sets!

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