Description
Creamy Banana Pudding Popsicles are a delightful frozen treat combining ripe bananas with smooth banana cream pudding and crushed vanilla wafers for a perfect summer dessert. These popsicles are easy to make, refreshingly creamy, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant banana cream pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whipped topping
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers (plus more for garnish if desired)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the ripe bananas, banana pudding mix, cold milk, heavy cream (or whipped topping), and vanilla extract. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Texture: Stir in the crushed vanilla wafers by hand to add a pleasant texture to the popsicle mix without blending them too finely.
- Fill Molds: Pour the mixture evenly into the popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top to allow for expansion while freezing. Tap the molds gently to release any trapped air bubbles for a smooth finish.
- Garnish: Sprinkle additional crushed vanilla wafers on top if desired for added crunch and garnish. Insert the popsicle sticks into the molds.
- Freeze: Freeze the popsicles for at least 4 to 6 hours or until they are completely solid and firm enough to remove from the molds.
- Serve: To remove the popsicles, briefly run warm water over the outside of the molds to loosen them, then gently pull out the popsicles. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra flair, dip the frozen popsicles halfway into melted white chocolate and sprinkle with more cookie crumbs before the chocolate sets.
- Store leftover popsicles in an airtight container or wrap individually with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn and keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Frozen Treat
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
