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Banana Pudding Popsicles

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Decadently rich and creamy these banana pudding popsicles have a similar taste and texture to ice cream.
Prep Time :5 minutes mins
Total Time :6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Servings :16
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Published: Jun 3, 2025 · Modified: Jun 3, 2025 by Melanie Cagle · Leave a Comment

Decadently rich these banana pudding popsicles are made with fresh bananas and have banana slices and vanilla wafers through the popsicle just for an extra texture pop. For those of you with a sweet tooth you're going to love this recipe.

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Banana Pudding Popsicles

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These summertime treats are especially divine when it's super hot outside, you've had a long day and you need a cold treat to cool you down.

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  • What makes this recipe so yummy
  • Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
  • Banana Pudding Popsicles: Recipe Instructions
  • Recipe variations and substitute ideas
  • Necessary gear: Equipment
  • How to store leftovers
  • Mel's kitchen notes
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  • More banana pudding recipes I think you'll love
  • Frequently asked questions: FAQs
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These homemade popsicles were inspired by my Key Lime Pie Popsicles and my other banana desserts. Next time try my Banana Pudding Cupcakes, Banana Pudding Tacos or my Banana Pudding Brownies.

What makes this recipe so yummy

Due to the inclusion of half and half in this recipe this has made the banana pudding pops extra creamy and decadent. They're almost an ice cream in flavor!

Groceries you'll need: Ingredients

ingredients all laid out for banana pudding popsicles

See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.

Banana Pudding Popsicles: Recipe Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Bananas in a blender, about to be blended.
Step 1: Add 3 bananas to a blender (or food processor or even a hand mixer) with the Greek Yogurt. Mix well.
Mashed bananas being mixed with cream being poured in.
Step 2: Add to a medium bowl and mix in the half and half.
Crushed cookies being added to a mixing bowl with cream and bananas.
Step 3: Add 20 crushed vanilla wafers and mix well with a whisk.
Pudding mix being added to a mixing bowl with cookies, bananas and cream.
Step 4: Add the vanilla pudding mix and mix well with a whisk.
Cookies and slices of bananas being added to a popsicle mould.
Step 5: Add slices of banana and crunchy vanilla wafers to each space in the popsicle mold.
Banana pudding mixture being poured into a popsicle mould.
Step 6: Spoon the Pudding mixture into each space, move the banana and wafer around if you need to to make sure the spaces fill up completely.
Popsicle sticks being added to a popsicle mould with banana pudding inside.
Step 7: Add popsicle sticks to each, push past the banana and wafers.
Foil covering a popsicle mould with sticks sticking out.
Step 8: Cut slits in a piece of foil to pass the popsicle sticks through and place in the freezer for a minimum of 6 hours. Overnight is better.

Hint: Make sure you work quickly in making this popsicle recipe as the pudding mixture can start to set and become trickier to spoon into those small spaces. You also don't want the bananas to turn black on you. Get those banana pudding popsicles into the freezer chop chop.

Recipe variations and substitute ideas

  • Low-fat milk - if you're trying to lighten it up somewhat use low-fat milk instead of the half and half. The popsicles will not be as creamy.
  • Heavy Cream - Use heavy cream instead of the half and half and make it even more creamy and decadent.
  • Banana Pudding Mix - instead of vanilla pudding mix you could use a banana pudding flavor and omit mashing the bananas altogether.
  • Chocolate Chips - add chocolate chips to the popsicle molds along with the banana slices.
  • Whole milk - if you don't have half and half use some cold milk if you have some.
  • Homemade pudding - if you want to fuss with making homemade pudding then good 'on you. Make a large saucepan full over a low heat, this will add a lot more time to this pudding pop recipe though.
  • Cookies - although vanilla wafers are the 'go-to' for your traditional banana pudding, really any vanilla flavored cookie will do.

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Necessary gear: Equipment

Popsicle molds (or freezer-pop molds) are quite important but not a deal breaker. You could make these banana popsicles using paper cups instead. You'll definitely need mixing bowls though. I find using a blender works best for mixing the bananas and getting them nice and fine.

If you're having a part and want to give out the popsicles arrange them on a tray on top of some ice. If you don't have a tray using cake pans or baking sheets. Keeping these banana popsicles at room temperature is going to be tricky.

I have some links in the recipe card at the bottom of this post for some recommended equipment.

How to store leftovers

These banana popsicles are fun desserts but need to be stored in the freezer until the last minute. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Mel's kitchen notes

When dislodging from the popsicle mold allow warm water to run over the outside and pull on the wooden stick. It will help it to free up.

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...and for another frozen treat including fruit, try my homemade strawberry shortcake ice cream.

Frequently asked questions: FAQs

Does banana pudding freeze well?

Yes, it does. You do need to make sure it is covered well though because oxygen/air will make the popsicles discolor (banana).

Is banana pudding good for you?

Banana pudding is actually full of healthy vitamins and minerals. It can be great for weight gain - if that is what you are looking for. However, if you are watching your weight you may want to eat these banana pudding popsicles in moderation.

Can you keep bananas from turning brown in banana pudding?

It is actually the air that turns bananas brown. If you work quickly enough and get the bananas into some custard/pudding and sealed from the air they won't turn brown.


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Banana Pudding Popsicles

Decadently rich and creamy these banana pudding popsicles have a similar taste and texture to ice cream.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Freeze Time6 hours hrs
Total Time6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Servings: 16
Cuisine: American
Author: Melanie Cagle
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Equipment

  • Ninja Blender
  • Glass Mixing Bowls
  • Popsicles Molds

Ingredients

  • 4 Each Bananas divided
  • 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 3 Cups Half and Half
  • 1 (5 Ounce) Box Vanilla Pudding Mix
  • 36 Each Vanilla Wafers divided

Instructions

  • Add 3 of the bananas to a blender with the Greek yogurt and mix well.
    4 Each Bananas, 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • Pour the banana mixture into a large bowl and add the half and half. Mix well.
    3 Cups Half and Half
  • Add 20 Crushed Vanilla Wafers and stir well to combine.
    36 Each Vanilla Wafers
  • Add the vanilla pudding and mix well with a whisk.
    1 (5 Ounce) Box Vanilla Pudding Mix
  • Add a slice of banana and a vanilla wafer to each space in a popsicle mold.
  • Spoon the banana pudding mixture into each popsicle mold space. Fill almost to the top.
  • Insert a popsicle stick into each, push past the banana and vanilla wafer if necessary.
  • Cut slits into a piece of foil enough for the popsicle sticks to pass through and cover the popsicles. Place into the freezer and freeze for at least 6 hours - overnight is better.

Notes

Work quickly when mixing the pudding mixture or it will thicken and be difficult to spoon into the popsicle molds.
Work quickly because you don't want the bananas to darken. The quicker you can get the popsicles covered and into the freezer the better.
You might need to encourage the pudding to pass up the banana/wafer in each space, use a stick to move around in there.
If you don't like the frozen chunks of bananas or the wafers then leave this part out. Some people have texture issues I get it (I have a son like that).
Just because it has bananas in it, it doesn't make a healthy breakfast. I have to explain this to my kids who argue with me about the point.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g

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Recipe originally published in 2023.

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