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Banana Pudding Fluff Salad Recipe

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This Banana Pudding Fluff Salad is a quick and delicious no-bake dessert that combines creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy Cool Whip, sweet mini marshmallows, crunchy vanilla wafers, and fresh bananas. Perfect for potlucks or family gatherings, it offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors all mixed into a light, fluffy salad.

Ingredients

Pudding Mixture

  • 1 box (3.4 ounces) INSTANT vanilla or banana pudding mix (may substitute sugar-free)
  • 1 cup nonfat milk

Fluff and Mix-ins

  • 1 container (8 ounces) Cool Whip (may substitute sugar-free)
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 3 cups vanilla wafers (broken into pieces)
  • 3 medium bananas (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pudding: Whisk the instant pudding mix and nonfat milk together in a large bowl until fully combined. Let the mixture sit for 3 minutes to allow the pudding to set and thicken properly.
  2. Combine with Cool Whip and Mix-ins: Gently stir the Cool Whip into the set pudding until evenly blended. Then fold in the mini marshmallows, broken vanilla wafers, and the sliced bananas, mixing carefully to distribute all ingredients without crushing the bananas.
  3. Serve Immediately: Serve the fluff salad the same day it is made to enjoy the fresh flavor and texture. Note that the bananas will start to brown and the cookies will soften if left to sit for too long.

Notes

  • For a lower-calorie option, choose sugar-free pudding mix and Cool Whip.
  • To keep bananas from browning quickly, you can toss the slices with a little lemon juice before adding them.
  • This salad is best served fresh; leftovers may become soggy as the cookies absorb moisture.
  • Feel free to add chopped nuts for extra texture if desired.