Classic Banana Pudding // I'm gonna get you HOOKED! // Step by Step ❤️

whipped topping

🥗Healthier: light whipped topping

💰Cheaper: homemade whipped cream

Light whipped topping reduces calories while homemade whipped cream can be more economical.

instant vanilla pudding mix

🥗Healthier: homemade vanilla pudding

💰Cheaper: generic brand pudding mix

Homemade pudding can be healthier and more flavorful.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: pure vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Pure vanilla extract is healthier, while flavoring is cheaper.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt lowers calories while maintaining creaminess.

Mix 4 oz of cream cheese with half a can of sweetened condensed milk until creamy using a hand mixer.

Prepare 2 cups of very cold whole milk and add 1 box of instant vanilla pudding.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and beat for about 2 minutes until firm.

Combine the pudding mixture with the cream cheese mixture and mix gently until well incorporated.

Fold in 12 oz of Cool Whip, reserving 2 cups for later.

Chill the creamy mixture in the fridge for several minutes.

Slice 4-5 bananas into pieces, not too thin or thick.

In a trifle dish (5.5 in by 7 in), add a layer of the creamy mixture at the bottom.

Layer 1.5 boxes of vanilla wafers on top of the creamy mixture.

Add a layer of sliced bananas on top of the wafers.

Repeat the layers of creamy mixture, wafers, and bananas until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of Cool Whip on top.

Sprinkle reserved vanilla wafer crumbs and additional banana slices on top.

Cover with clear wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to 3 hours before serving.

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