These Banana Pudding Popsicles are a delicious summertime favorite. They're so easy to make with only 4 ingredients and are the best treat to cool off in the summer heat. With minimal effort you'll have a treat on hand when you're craving it most!
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These banana pudding popsicles are the perfect way to turn a classic banana pudding into a summer popsicle. They're creamy, full of banana flavor, and only require a handful of ingredients. You'll be able to whip up a batch of these popsicles in no time!
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Loaded with fresh bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers for a decadent frozen treat, it's summer on a stick!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These popsicles are like a cross between banana pudding and banana cream pie!
- They are so refreshing and satisfying and perfect for adults and kids.
- A simple dessert that will keep you nice and cool all summer long.
- A delicious flavor of banana pudding in each bite!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Banana Cream Pudding: I used a 5.1 ounce box of banana cream pudding. You can also use vanilla too!
- Milk: Mixed with the pudding mix for a creamy pudding.
- Vanilla Wafers: These add the base to the popsicles that will keep the frozen pudding from dripping all over your hands.
- Banana: Ripe bananas are the best because they add tons of flavor in every bite.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, mix together the banana cream pudding mix and milk. Whisk for 2 minutes, then let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
Step 2: Place the vanilla wafers into a resealable zip top bag and crush the wafers.
Step 3: Slice the banana into thin slices. Drop banana sliced into the popsicle mold, then fill with the banana pudding. Shake the mold to loosen bubbles and make sure the banana pudding fills the entire mold.
Step 4: Insert popsicle sticks, then add vanilla crumbs around the bottom. Press the crumbs into the pudding so they stay when frozen. Freeze overnight. Serve cold!
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Expert Tips
- Using ripe bananas will add natural sweetness and flavor to the popsicles.
- Whole milk will make the pudding mixture richer and creamier.
- Consider layering the banana slices and vanilla wafers with the pudding mixture in the popsicle molds. This will create a fun and visually appealing look.
- Freezing the popsicles overnight will make sure that they are completely frozen and have a good texture.
- For an extra special touch, dip the frozen popsicles in melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed vanilla wafers or chopped nuts.
Variations
- Chocolate: Mix in some cocoa powder or melted chocolate to the pudding mixture for a delicious chocolate twist.
- Peanut butter: Add some peanut butter to the pudding mixture or spread some on top of the popsicles for a tasty and protein-packed treat.
- Strawberry: Add some fresh or frozen strawberries to the pudding mixture for a fruity twist.
- Caramel: Drizzle caramel sauce on top of the popsicles or mix some into the pudding mixture for a sweet and indulgent treat.
- Coconut: Use coconut milk instead of regular milk for a tropical twist.
- Banana split: Layer the banana pudding mixture with chopped pineapple, chopped strawberries, and chocolate chips for a fun and colorful popsicle.
Storing
The popsicles should be stored in the freezer. They can be taken out of the mold once frozen and stored in a freezer safe zip top bag. They'll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes! You will want to make sure that it's covered tightly in a freezer bag or airtight container to keep the popsicles from becoming discolored.
It takes about 15 minutes to assemble the popsicles and about another 8 hours for them to be fully frozen to eat.
Any chain store will sell popsicle molds. If you can't find them in a store, Amazon also sells them.
There are a couple options for this. You can use a muffin tin or plastic or paper cups. Layer the popsicles the same way and use a popsicle stick in the center. Cover the tin or cups with aluminum foil so you can insert the popsicle sticks through it.
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Banana Pudding Popsicles
Ingredients
- 5.1 ounce box banana cream pudding
- 3 cups milk
- 5 vanilla wafers
- 1 banana
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the banana cream pudding mix and milk. Whisk for 2 minutes, then let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- Place the vanilla wafers into a resealable zip top bag and crush the wafers.
- Slice the banana into thin slices. Drop banana sliced into the popsicle mold, then fill with the banana pudding. Shake the mold to loosen bubbles and make sure the banana pudding fills the entire mold.
- Insert popsicle sticks, then add vanilla crumbs around the bottom. Press the crumbs into the pudding so they stay when frozen. Freeze overnight. Serve cold!
Notes
- Using ripe bananas will add natural sweetness and flavor to the popsicles.
Whole milk will make the pudding mixture richer and creamier. - Consider layering the banana slices and vanilla wafers with the pudding mixture in the popsicle molds. This will create a fun and visually appealing look.
- Freezing the popsicles overnight will make sure that they are completely frozen and have a good texture.
- For an extra special touch, dip the frozen popsicles in melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed vanilla wafers or chopped nuts.
- The popsicles should be stored in the freezer. They can be taken out of the mold once frozen and stored in a freezer safe zip top bag. They’ll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Enjoy!
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