Banana Split Fluff Salad – Irresistibly Creamy & No-Bake Bliss
A light, refreshing dessert that captures the flavors of a classic banana split, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box Banana Cream Instant Pudding (Can substitute with vanilla pudding)
- 1 can Crushed Pineapple (Include juice for consistency)
- 1 cup Maraschino Cherries (Use fresh cherries if in season)
- 1 cup Diced Strawberries (Can substitute with any seasonal berries)
- 2 cups Miniature Marshmallows (Sugar-free versions can be used)
- 1 cup Chopped Nuts (Optional; walnuts or pecans)
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (Dark chocolate chips add richness)
- 2 medium Sliced Bananas (Toss in lemon juice to prevent browning)
- 8 oz Whipped Topping (Fold gently to maintain fluffiness)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in one place.
- Prepare the pudding base by combining the pudding mix with crushed pineapple in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the sliced bananas, diced strawberries, maraschino cherries, and miniature marshmallows into the pudding base.
- Incorporate the chopped walnuts or pecans and dark chocolate chips if using.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently into the mixture.
- Chill the mixture in a large serving bowl or cups for at least 1 hour.
- Serve and enjoy this delightful treat!
Notes
To prevent bananas from browning, toss them in a bit of lemon juice right before folding them in. Use seasonal fruits for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg