Banana Pudding Fluff Salad
This Banana Pudding Fluff Salad is a quick, creamy dessert made with vanilla pudding, whipped topping, bananas, and vanilla wafers. It’s easy to throw together, perfectly sweet, and a hit at potlucks, parties, or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Pudding Base
- 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1½ cups cold milk whole milk for creaminess, 2% works too
Creamy Fluff
- 1 container 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Banana Layer
- 3–4 ripe bananas sliced into coins
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional, prevents browning
Crunch Factor
- 1½ cups vanilla wafer cookies whole or crushed
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup white chocolate or butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Whisk the pudding mix and cold milk in a large bowl until smooth and slightly thick, then let it rest for 5 minutes to set.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- Stir in mini marshmallows, then add sliced bananas tossed with lemon juice to keep them fresh.
- Mix in the vanilla wafers—whole for crunch or crushed for a softer texture—until everything’s evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Top with extra banana slices or crushed wafers for a pretty finish.