No-Bake Strawberry Banana Cream Parfaits

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Layers of fresh strawberries, bananas, and vanilla pudding create a simple, refreshing no-bake parfait dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers fresh strawberries, ripe banana, instant vanilla pudding mix into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened; let set for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Gently fold 1 cup whipped topping into the pudding until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: In 4 serving glasses, layer 1/4 cup crushed vanilla wafers, followed by 1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries, then 1/4 cup sliced banana.
  4. Step 4: Spoon 1/3 cup of the pudding mixture over the fruit layers in each glass.
  5. Step 5: Repeat layering with remaining wafers, strawberries, bananas, and pudding, finishing with a few slices of strawberry on top.
  6. Step 6: Chill parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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