Banana Pudding Popsicles: The Frozen Treat You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you love banana pudding, wait until you try it frozen on a stick. These banana pudding popsicles are a creamy, dreamy dessert that tastes just like the classic Southern treat, but with a cool and refreshing twist. Made with real banana chunks, whipped cream, Nilla wafers, and vanilla pudding, they’re the perfect summer indulgence.
Banana Pudding Popsicles
They’re also super easy to make using just a few simple ingredients. You can even customize them with your favorite pudding flavors or extra cookie bits. While you’re here, make sure to check out some of my other frozen dessert ideas like rainbow popsicles, peach popsicles, and white sangria popsicles for more crowd-pleasing inspiration.
Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, looking for a poolside snack, or just craving a no-bake dessert, these banana pudding pops hit the spot every time. Plus, you can make them ahead of time and keep a batch ready in the freezer whenever that sweet craving strikes.
What You Will Love About This Recipe
Tastes just like classic banana pudding but in frozen form
Creamy texture with little bites of banana and Nilla wafers
No baking required and easy to prep ahead
Kid-friendly and perfect for warm weather
Can be made with fresh or frozen bananas
How to make Banana Pudding Popsicles
- Mix pudding according to package directions. Stir in the bananas and ¾ cup Nilla wafers.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture.
- Using a spoon, fill the popsicle mold. Sprinkle the openings with the remaining wafers.
- Cover and push popsicle sticks into mold.
- Freeze overnight or until completely frozen.
- To remove, dip the popsicle mold into warm water for 3 to 5 seconds before pushing the popsicles up from the bottom of the silicone mold.
Tips & Tricks
- Let the pudding chill a few minutes before folding in the whipped cream for a thicker texture
- Make sure the Nilla wafers are chopped small enough to fit smoothly into your popsicle mold
- You can use Cool Whip if you’re short on time instead of whipping heavy cream
- Tap the filled molds on the counter to remove any air bubbles
- Freeze at least 8 hours or overnight for best results
FAQs
Banana Pudding Popsicles
Banana Pudding Popsicles are one of my ultimate summer favorites and so easy to make with only 4 ingredients: vanilla pudding, bananas, vanilla wafers, and heavy whipping cream. With this fun and classic flavor combination you will have an ice cold treat to cool you off any day of the week!
Ingredients
- 1 (5.1 ounce) box vanilla pudding mix (with the milk to make pudding)
- 1 cup chopped banana (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup chopped Nilla wafers, divided
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
Instructions
- Mix pudding according to package directions. Stir in the bananas and ¾ cup Nilla wafers.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture.
- Using a spoon, fill the popsicle mold. Sprinkle the openings with the remaining wafers.
- Cover and push popsicle sticks into mold.
- Freeze overnight or until completely frozen.
- To remove, dip the popsicle mold into warm water for 3 to 5 seconds before pushing the popsicles up from the bottom of the silicone mold.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 215Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 227mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 2g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
