This Eggless Banana Pudding Recipe is a creamy, rich, no-bake dessert made with layers of homemade eggless vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers for the ultimate classic comfort dessert without eggs. It solves the all-too-common problem of finding a banana pudding that still tastes luscious and traditional when you need it to be allergy-friendly. Made 100% from scratch with simple ingredients, it’s easy enough for everyday baking but special enough to share at holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings. It has that cozy, nostalgic personality everyone loves, with a silky texture and real homemade flavor in every bite.
Oriana’s Thoughts On The Recipe
Banana pudding is one of those desserts that instantly feels like home. It’s simple, comforting, and always seems to bring everyone back for one more spoonful. In my kitchen, those are the kinds of desserts I come back to again and again, especially when I can make them in a way that everyone at the table can enjoy.
I never want an allergy-friendly dessert to feel like the “other” option. It should be just as creamy, nostalgic, and satisfying as the classic version. That’s exactly why this recipe means so much to me. It’s made completely from scratch, layered with love, and packed with that soft, sweet banana flavor my family can never resist. My kids loved this one so much, they practically licked the pan clean. And the best part? It’s completely egg-free.
I hope you bookmarked my last two eggless recipes, egg-free vanilla wafers, and eggless vanilla pudding, because you’ll need them today. As promised, here is my 100% from-scratch, homemade eggless banana pudding recipe.
If you like banana desserts, then you should also try my Easy Eggless Chocolate Banana Bread, Easy Eggless Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Bakery-Style), and my most popular recipe: BEST Eggless Banana Bread [Video].
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Why You’ll Want to Try My Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
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Ingredients Notes & Substitutions
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- Eggless Vanilla Pudding: You can use store-bought or homemade. While you can use store-bought pudding, there is nothing like a genuinely homemade pudding. So, if time allows it, I highly recommend making your own. Here is my eggless vanilla pudding recipe.
- Heavy cream: Make sure it has at least 35% fat content.
- Confectioner’s sugar: Also known as powdered sugar.
- Vanilla extract: Reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation for optimal flavor. Even better, try homemade vanilla extract!
- Fresh bananas: The riper your bananas are, the more banana flavor will be infused into your pudding. However, don’t choose bananas that are overripe since they’ll become mushier and brown more quickly.
- Eggless Vanilla wafers: Use store-bought or make your own using my recipe! If you are using store-bought, make sure the wafers are egg-free. Here is my eggless vanilla wafers recipe.
Food Allergy Swaps
This recipe is naturally egg, nut, peanut, soy, and sesame-free, making it suitable for most dietary needs. However, always check labels for hidden allergens.
- Dairy-Free: To make this recipe dairy-free, you can easily swap out the dairy ingredients for non-dairy alternatives.
- Vanilla Pudding: Use your favorite vanilla pudding mix, or make my egg-free vanilla pudding recipe from scratch, following the dairy-free adaptation instructions.
- Heavy Cream: You can use a non-dairy cream, such as Silk, Country Crock Plant Cream, or Califia Farms.
- Gluten-Free: Use your favorite gluten-free wafers or cookies, such as Partake Vanilla Wafers Cookies.
Step-by-Step Recipe Photo Tutorial
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Step 1 – Make the Eggless Vanilla Wafers
You can skip this step if using a store-bought wafer. If you are making your own wafers, I recommend making them in advance. They can be made up to 5 days in advance. Here is my Eggless Vanilla Wafers (Egg-Free Nilla Wafers) recipe.
Step 2 – Make the Eggless Vanilla Pudding
If you are making your own pudding, I recommend making it in advance. They can be made up to 5 days in advance. Here is my Easy Eggless Vanilla Pudding recipe.
Step 3 – Whip the Heavy Cream
Combine 3 cups heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and use an electric mixer or stand mixer to beat until stiff peaks have formed.
Step 4 – Fold the Pudding with the Whipped Cream
Remove chilled pudding from the fridge and stir. Add half of the whipped cream mixture to the pudding and then gently fold it in using a spatula until thoroughly combined. Reserve the other half of the whipped cream in the refrigerator; you will use it at the end to decorate the banana pudding top.
Step 5 – Assemble the Banana Pudding
Spread a thin pudding layer over the bottom of a 2.5qt baking dish and then top with an even layer of vanilla wafers.
Top each vanilla wafer with a banana slice.
Top the banana/cookie layer with half of your pudding mixture, gently spreading it in an even layer. Evenly top with the remaining vanilla wafers, then the remaining bananas. Pour the rest of the pudding on top and spread into an even layer. Dollop the remaining whipped cream on top.
Step 6 – Chill
Cover the pudding tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. The vanilla wafers will soften during this time.
Step 7 – Decorate
Before serving, crumble 5-6 vanilla wafer cookies over the whipped cream and add some chopped bananas if desired. To serve, spoon into individual bowls.
Recipe Tips
The riper your bananas are, the more banana flavor will be infused into your pudding. However, don’t choose bananas that are overripe since they’ll become mushier and brown more quickly.
This recipe may be made in a 2.5qt baking dish. You can also make it in a 9×13 pan or in a trifle dish. It may also be portioned into individual trifle dishes or mason jars.
Brush your banana slices with lemon juice. The acidity from the lemon will slow down the browning and add a lovely, subtle tartness to the banana pudding.
Frequently Asked Questions
To keep your bananas from turning brown, brush the banana slices with fresh lemon juice. The acidity from the lemon will slow down the browning and add a lovely, subtle tartness to the banana pudding.
Yes. This recipe is specifically designed to make banana pudding without eggs while still keeping it thick, creamy, and rich.
Traditional recipes call for Vanilla Nilla Wafer; however, you can use shortbread cookies, Biscoff, or graham crackers for a fun twist from traditional.
Probably the pudding didn’t have the right consistency. If you used my eggless vanilla pudding recipe, this could happen because 1) heating the pudding mixture too fast, which doesn’t give the sugar the chance to melt properly, or 2) simply not cooking the mixture for long enough. It takes time, but make sure the pudding is thickened before you remove it from the heat. It should be thick enough that it coats the back of a spoon before you remove it from the heat.
I don’t recommend freezing banana pudding. The texture of the cookies will be mushy, and the bananas will turn very dark and unpleasant.
For the best flavor and texture, yes. Homemade eggless vanilla pudding gives this dessert its extra creamy, luscious consistency and makes it feel truly special.
Yes. This recipe works beautifully in small jars, ramekins, or dessert cups if you want individual banana pudding servings for parties or holidays.
Substitutions & Additions
- For an extra banana-flavored dessert, add 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana to the vanilla pudding right before mixing it with the whipped cream.
- You can add chocolate curls to the tops for an extra layer of flavor. Toasted coconut is another excellent addition to the top of banana pudding!
- Use vanilla shortbread cookies, Biscoff cookies, or graham crackers instead of vanilla wafers.
- Using eggless meringue rather than whipped cream on top takes this pudding to a new level. I have done it, and it’s super delicious!
Storing Instructions
This dessert tastes best when served within 1 day of making. If you have leftovers, cover and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I don’t recommend freezing this dessert. It won’t thaw well.
Make-ahead: The pudding can be prepared 2-3 days in advance of assembling, and the cookies (if made homemade) can be prepared up to 5 days in advance. I recommend making the whipped cream and preparing the bananas immediately before assembly.
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The Best Eggless Banana Pudding Recipe
Important
• For best results, I highly recommend using a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 batch Eggless Banana Pudding
- 3 cups (720ml) heavy cream, cold
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 3 – 4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
- 45 – 50 vanilla eggless wafers, divided
Instructions
Egg-Free Vanilla Wafers:
- Make the vanilla wafers as directed in my Egg-Free Vanilla Wafers recipe. I recommend making the wafers 1 – 2 days in advance. Alternatively, you can use store-bought wafers, but make sure they're egg-free.
Eggless Vanilla Pudding:
- Make the vanilla pudding as directed in my Eggless Vanilla Pudding recipe. Refrigerate until completely cooled before proceeding. I recommend making the pudding 1 – 2 days in advance. Alternatively, you can use store-bought pudding, but make sure they're egg-free.
Whipped Cream:
- Combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and use an electric mixer or stand mixer to beat until stiff peaks have formed.
- Remove chilled pudding from the fridge and stir. Add half of the whipped cream mixture to the pudding and then gently fold it in using a spatula until thoroughly combined. Reserve the other half of the whipped cream in the refrigerator; you will use it at the end to decorate the banana pudding top.
Assemble:
- Spread a thin pudding layer over the bottom of a 2.5qt baking dish and then top with an even layer of vanilla wafers.
- Top each vanilla wafer with a banana slice.
- Top the banana/cookie layer with half of your pudding mixture, gently spreading it in an even layer. Evenly top with the remaining vanilla wafers, then the remaining bananas. Pour the rest of the pudding on top and spread into an even layer.
- Dollop the remaining whipped cream on top.
- Cover the pudding tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. The vanilla wafers will soften during this time. After 24 hours of assembling, the wafers may be too soggy, and the bananas will begin to release some liquid, so for the best taste and texture, serve within 24 hours.
- Before serving, crumble 5-6 vanilla wafer cookies over the whipped cream and add some chopped bananas if desired. To serve, spoon into individual bowls.
- Dairy-Free: To make this recipe dairy-free, you can easily swap out the dairy ingredients for non-dairy alternatives.
- Vanilla Pudding: Use your favorite vanilla pudding mix, or make my egg-free vanilla pudding recipe from scratch, following the dairy-free adaptation instructions.
- Heavy Cream: You can use a non-dairy cream, such as Silk, Country Crock Plant Cream, or Califia Farms.
- Gluten-Free: Use your favorite gluten-free wafers or cookies, such as Partake Vanilla Wafers Cookies.
- The riper your bananas are, the more banana flavor will be infused into your pudding. However, don’t choose bananas that are overripe since they’ll become mushier and brown more quickly.
- This recipe may be made in a 2.5qt baking dish. You can also make it in a 9×13 pan or in a trifle dish. It may also be portioned into individual trifle dishes or mason jars.
- Brush your banana slices with lemon juice. The acidity from the lemon will slow down the browning and add a lovely, subtle tartness to the banana pudding.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Eggless Baking Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely delicious! Wound up giving away a bunch to neighbors so now I must make another batch…darn! 😉 Thank you!
Hello Kayla! That’s the best kind of “problem” to have! I love that you shared with your neighbors—nothing better than spreading a little homemade joy. Looks like you’ve got a good excuse to make another batch 😉