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5.26.2010

Not Yo Mama's Banana Pudding

Want an easy & yummy dessert recipe that is perfect for the summer months and that doesn't require using the oven?

Well, here you go! It is also a perfect recipe for kids to help with. Kate LOVES helping me cook, bake, etc. I have found that on days where I include her with cooking, she is in a much better mood. And, when she helps me make something, she is more inclined to eat it (she is a VERY picky eater).
I had this banana pudding a few years ago & I just had to have the recipe!

Turns out it is a Paula Deen recipe. I don't know about you, but I love Paula Deen.

In fact, it was exactly one year ago that Kevin & I were in the South trying to go to her restaurant!

Since it is a Paula Deen recipe, you know it tastes good, but it isn't good for you!

I tweaked this recipe slightly to try and make it have fewer calories. I mean, it's bathing suit season people!

Here is what you need for Not Yo Mama's Banana Pudding:
- 2 packages of Pepperidge Farm Chessman Cookies
- 1 (5oz) package of instant vanilla pudding
- 1 container of Cool Whip, thawed (I used Cool Whip Lite)
- 1 (8oz) package of cream cheese, softened (I used less fat cream cheese)
- 1 can of Sweetened Condensed milk (the original recipe calls for the whole can, I only use half)
- 2 cups of milk (I used non-fat milk)
- 4-6 bananas, sliced (depending on how many bananas you like)

Step 1:
Layer 1 package of the cookies into a 9x13 pan
Step 2:
Slice your bananas
Step 3:
Layer the bananas on top of the cookies
(I had Kate do this for me)

Step 4:
In a bowl, mix the 2 cups of milk with the instant vanilla pudding. Mix until well blended.
Step 5:
In a new bowl, mix the cream cheese & sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Then, fold in the cool whip.
Step 6:
Add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese/cool whip mixture. Stir until well blended.
Step 7:
Pour the mixture over the cookies/bananas.
Step 8:
Have your helper spread the mixture evenly over the bananas.
Step 9:
Layer the 2nd package of cookies on top.
Sneak a lick of the mixture when you think no one is looking.
All layered up & ready to go in the fridge!
Step 10:
Put the dish in the fridge for 4-6 hours
Step 11:
Eat & Enjoy!
Both girls loved this dessert...it has bananas & low fat ingredients, so that makes it "healthier" right?
Claire kept saying, "More, More"
You will lick your plate (or your fingers) clean!
I may or may not have had a big serving of this last night while watching the season finale of The Biggest Loser. And, I didn't feel guilty at all...not one bit!

24 comments:

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  2. That looks so good. I'll have to make it soon, my husband loves banana pudding but I hate making
    it. So time consuming. Thanks for the recipe.

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  3. looks yummy. i am going to have to try this one. thanks!

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  4. THis is my all time favorite summertime dessert! Unfortunately, my husband hates bananas so it limits when I get to make it and eat it! Thanks for sharing it! :)

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  5. Sooo going to try that... but I wonder if I could substitute TJ's graham crackers for the cookies? I have the stuff at home, so I'll let you know!

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  6. This looks awesome! I might not have made this if I saw it in a PD cookbook, but you two make it look like fun! Thanks for sharing.

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  7. i'm adding all those ingredients to my shopping list cause that looks d.lish!

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  8. dear Mel, why must you post things like this?

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  9. Yum! Banana pudding is one of my favorite things. I just might have to try that.

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  10. Mmm, that looks yummy! Definitely need to try that one :) I love Paula!!

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  11. oh yum i love that you put cookies on top to give some crunch. this is a perfect summer get together dessert!

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  12. Oh my!!!!!!!!!! I love love love banana pudding! Can't wait to try this recipe!!!

    Don't you just love baking with your little ones?! :) And I totally agree...Emma is always in a better mood when we bake together too.

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  13. Banana pudding is one of my *faves*. This looks delish.

    ~Keri

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  14. Looks delicious and fun! A quick photography question, do you shoot all your pictures in manual? You are very talented!!

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  15. That reminds me, I LOVE banana pudding and need to make some!!!! Your girls are precious!

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  16. This looks fantastic, I'll have to try it! You know if it is one of Paula's, it is definitely good (though not good for you!). She has a recipe for - I kid you not - "Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding." I believe she is quoted as saying that it is a once in a lifetime dish!

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  17. girl, i LOVE paula dean. matt and i literally watched her entire two hour thanksgiving special last year : ) i also am a major fan of barefoot. i will try this recipe soon! YUM!!!

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  18. Oh my gosh that looks soooo good!! too bad im on a diet right now. :(

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  19. Made this, DELISH!! Thanks for posting.

    I am linking it on my blog today and I wanted to let you know the Search bar does not work for me on Firefox or IE.

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  20. This version looks SOOOOO good! Can't wait to try it! (Isn't is crazy that you posted that exactly a year ago? Crazy coincidence!)

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  21. Yum- this sounds so good and your little helpers are too cute!

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