Layered Banana-Vanilla Wafer Dessert

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A refreshing no-bake treat with layers of crisp vanilla wafers, sweet banana slices, and creamy sugar-free vanilla pudding, finished with a light whipped topping. This American-inspired no-cook recipe (gluten-free, sugar-free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sugar-free vanilla pudding mix, milk, gluten-free vanilla wafers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Serves 8 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 (3.4 oz) package sugar-free vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups milk for 2 minutes until thickened, then let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Spread 1/2 cup crushed gluten-free vanilla wafers evenly in the bottom of a 9x9 inch dish.
  3. Step 3: Spoon 1/3 of the cooled pudding mixture over the wafers, then arrange 1/2 of the sliced bananas on top.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle another 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers over the bananas, then spread another 1/3 of the pudding mixture.
  5. Step 5: Top with the remaining banana slices, followed by the final 1/2 cup crushed wafers and the last 1/3 of the pudding mixture.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
  7. Step 7: Before serving, spread 1 cup sugar-free whipped topping over the top and garnish with a few banana slices.

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