Betty Jo's Banana Pudding Recipe

This easy banana pudding recipe, a sorority sensation loved by Alan, is creamy, dreamy, and ready in under an hour! Layers of vanilla wafers, creamy pudding, sweet bananas, and cool whip create a classic dessert that's sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 387.8 kcal

Protein 9g

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Ingredients for Betty Jo's Banana Pudding

French Vanilla Instant Pudding
2 cups milk
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) container thawed Cool Whip
3-4 ripe bananas, sliced
Vanilla Wafer

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How to Make Betty Jo's Banana Pudding

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of milk and 2 (3.4 ounce) packages of instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth and creamy.
Gently stir in 1 cup of sour cream until well combined.
Gently fold in 1 (8 ounce) container of thawed Cool Whip.
Layer half of the pudding mixture in a 9x13 inch dish.
Arrange a layer of sliced bananas (about 3-4 ripe bananas) over the pudding.
Top with a layer of vanilla wafers.
Repeat layers with the remaining pudding mixture, bananas, and vanilla wafers.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

150g

Fat

77g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Betty Jo's Banana Pudding?

Betty Jo's Banana Pudding takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Betty Jo's Banana Pudding?

Betty Jo's Banana Pudding has approximately 387.8 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 31 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Betty Jo's Banana Pudding?

The key ingredients for Betty Jo's Banana Pudding are French Vanilla Instant Pudding, Milk, Sour Cream, Cool Whip, Bananas, Vanilla Wafer. See the full list with measurements above.