Walking Banana Pudding {EASY VERSION!}

This EASY Walking Banana Pudding Recipe is a FUN walking dessert to make for any occasion! It’s the perfect treat for bar b ques, picnics, beach days, camping, outdoor parties, potlucks or any on the go activity! If you need a delicious, crowd pleasing, portable and downright delicious dessert, you HAVE to try this walking banana pudding in a bag!

This EASY banana dessert makes a LOT of portions that will feed a crowd! This variation on the walking taco comes with low prep time. You can quickly have a really impressive dessert that will WOW your guests! This recipe uses just a few easy to find, common store bought ingredients.

If you can’t find or don’t have access to nilla wafers in a bag you can also make this banana dessert in a small clear cup. I’ve found 12 packs of Nilla Wafers in a Bag on Amazon quite easily. Kids REALLY love these walking desserts…and the adults do too!

You can really elevate this walking banana pudding recipe by adding a bright red maraschino cherry on top or making some homemade whipped cream to go with it.

Walking desserts are easy to assemble and you can create different versions for different desserts just by swapping out the fruit!. For example, trade out the bananas for cherries and you have a walking cherry pie! When you see how this portable dessert is made you’ll see that it’s super easy to customize for ANY dessert. So have fun with it and get creative!

With so many outdoor activities just around the corner we have LOTS of fun treats to try:

• Red White and Blue Frozen Slushies (for Adults & Kids)

• Red White and Blue Jello Shots (for Adults & Kids)

• DIY Barbie Party Frosting Board

• EASY Mermaid Party Punch Recipe

Walking desserts are perfect for school fundraisers, classroom parties, bake sales or fairs, kids parties, sleepovers, pajama parties & movie nights…you name it! This is the perfect no bake, make ahead sweet treat that your guests will go crazy for!

This EASY banana pudding recipe makes 6 bags. You can easy double or triple this recipe to make much, MUCH more!

We used vanilla pudding in our recipe (for a mild banana flavor) but if you want to really pack a banana punch you can use banana pudding. Personally I think vanilla appeals to more people and has a nice banana flavor without overwhelming the recipe.

You can make ahead some of the components (like the pudding), but I’d wait until you’re ready to eat to fully assemble because the nilla wafers can get soggy if you let them sit for too long.

EASY Walking Banana Pudding Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Makes: 6 Bags

Chill Time: 5 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

6 Mini Nilla Wafer Snack Packs

1 (3.4 oz.) Box Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (or Banana if Preferred)

2 Cups Milk

3 Bananas

Whipped Cream (Can be Pre-made or Homemade)

Maraschino Cherries (optional)

Other Helpful Tools:

Taco Holders (Will Hold Bags Upright)

How to Make Walking Banana Pudding Step by Step!

1. Make the Instant Pudding

Open your Mini Nilla Wafer Snack Packs and fold over the top of the bag like you see in our photos (this will help the bag stay open and not get in the way as you eat). You can place them in Taco Holders so they’ll stay upright while you assemble. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Instant Pudding Mix and milk. Stir until smooth. Move the pudding to the refrigerator for 5 minutes to chill and fully set up.

2. Slice the Bananas

While you’re waiting for the pudding to set, peel 2 of the bananas and slice, dividing the slices equally among the nilla snack packs.

3. Add Pudding

Once pudding has fully set, divide it equally among the nilla wafer snack packs.

4. Add More Bananas & Toppings

Slice the last banana and add slices to the top of the pudding layer. Top with whipped cream and garnish with an extra banana slice and nilla wafer. Add a maraschino cherry too if you want to take it up another notch! Place a spoon in each bag and enjoy!

PRO-TIP: Making your own homemade whipped cream is pretty easy if you want to tackle it! Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 Tbsp powdered sugar to your stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Whisk beat the mixture until stiff peaks form. You can also whisk by hand or use a hand mixer.

With this EASY walking dessert idea at your fingertips, you’ll have fun and easy treat for any occassion! Don’t forget to download and print the FREE recipe at the end of this post so you have it on hand when you need it.

If you love this portable dessert idea be sure to check out some of our other sweet treats below!

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DIY Barbie Party Frosting Board

Red White and Blue Jello Shots (for Adults & Kids)

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Walking Banana Pudding {EASY VERSION}

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Make a FUN and EASY walking dessert in a few minutes with a few ingredients!

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Ingredients

• 6 Mini Nilla Wafer Snack Packs
• 1 (3.4 oz.) Box Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (or Banana if Preferred)
• 2 Cups Milk
• 3 Bananas
• Whipped Cream (Can be Pre-made or Homemade)

Instructions

1. Open your Mini Nilla Wafer Snack Packs and fold over the top of the bag like you see in our photos (this will help the bag stay open and not get in the way as you eat). You can place them in Taco Holders so they'll stay upright while you assemble. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Instant Pudding Mix and milk. Stir until smooth. Move the pudding to the refrigerator for 5 minutes to chill and fully set up.
2. While you're waiting for the pudding to set, peel 2 of the bananas and slice, dividing the slices equally among the Nilla snack packs.
3. Once pudding has fully set, divide it equally among the Nilla wafer snack packs.
4. Slice the last banana and add slices to the top of the pudding layer. Top with whipped cream and garnish with an extra banana slice and nilla wafer. Add a maraschino cherry too if you want to take it up another notch!
5. homemade whipped cream: Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 Tbsp powdered sugar to your stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Whisk beat the mixture until stiff peaks form. You can also whisk by hand or use a hand mixer.

Notes

To make homemade whipped cream: Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 Tbsp powdered sugar to your stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Whisk beat the mixture until stiff peaks form. You can also whisk by hand or use a hand mixer.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 140Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 121mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 13gProtein: 4g

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