Strawberry Banana Pudding
Strawberry Banana Pudding is a creamy and fruity dessert that blends fresh strawberries and ripe bananas with smooth vanilla pudding. This easy-to-make treat offers a perfect balance of natural sweetness and velvety texture, ideal for snacks, parties, or casual desserts.
- Author: Lucas
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Graham cracker crumbs, for sprinkling
- Prepare the Pudding: Mix the vanilla pudding powder with cold milk according to the package instructions, whisking well until thick and smooth. Set aside to chill while prepping the fruit.
- Slice the Fruit: Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into bite-size pieces. Peel the bananas and slice them evenly to ensure balanced fruit portions in every spoonful.
- Combine the Ingredients: Gently fold the strawberry and banana slices into the chilled pudding. Be careful to avoid mashing the fruit to keep its fresh texture.
- Chill the Pudding: Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or individual cups, then refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and the pudding to firm up.
- Optional Toppings: Before serving, top your pudding with whipped cream and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for added flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best sweetness and texture.
- Chill the pudding before serving to allow it to thicken and flavors to concentrate.
- Slice fruit evenly for a balanced texture and easy scooping.
- Whisk pudding thoroughly to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth consistency.
- Add crunchy toppings just before serving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Strawberry banana pudding, creamy dessert, fruit pudding, easy dessert, no bake pudding