I keep seeing banana pudding on Pinterest that uses the typical vanilla wafer cookies. And don’t get me wrong; it looks yummy! But I thought it would be more fun for the kids if we used some teddy bear graham crackers instead. Oh, and we sweetened up the pudding a bit, too!
Banana Bear Pudding
Here’s what you’ll need:
- a few bananas
- one package of instant vanilla pudding
- about a cup of milk (we used fat free)
- one container of cool whip
- a few handfuls of teddy bear graham crackers
- Have your little one practice their cutting skills by using a dull butter knife to slice up the bananas.
- In a bowl, whip together the pudding mix and the milk until smooth.
- Fold 3/4 of the tub of cool whip (leaving the remaining cool whip for garnish) into the pudding mixture.
- Layer the graham crackers, pudding mixture, and bananas (repeating as needed) into a serving dish or glass cup.
- Garnish top with whipped cream and a teddy bear!
The kids LOVED making this yummy dessert. And they could make almost all of it themselves. I only needed to help make sure the pudding and cool whipped were sufficiently combined.
What have you been cooking with your little ones lately?
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Grace Ann Clark says
The Banana Pudding w/Teddy Grahams is what I’m making for my Son’s birthday party. That idea popped into my head from nowhere,so I came home and searched for recipes online,and here I am! lol I’m going to Dollar Tree to get some kind of glasses or cups (plastic) and make the individual puddings, with napkins, forks/spoons,decor,etc…Easy and Efficient, he will absolutely LOVE this,(he LOVES bananas, AND Teddy Grahams) and the guests will too! Thank You (-:
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Awe – so fun for a party! Let me know how they like it. 🙂
Mallory says
Hi Krissy! I love this idea! I am writing a guest blog for cutiepieclothes.com on getting kids in the kitchen. Would you mind if I use a picture and description of your recipe? Of course I will give you the credit and include a link to your page.
Thank you!
Mallory
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Thanks, Mallory! You’re welcome to use an image and a short description with a link back. 🙂
Jerri Rivers says
How sweet! I love Teddy Grahams and banana pudding. Great combination! I found you on pinterest, and I'm featuring you this week as my pinterest pick at my Friday Favorites event. Come by and grab my featured button if you'd like one!
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
Thanks, Jerri. I will definitely check it out and add it to my “Featured” page. 🙂
Anonymous says
nice opinion.. thanks for sharing..
scribbledoodleanddraw says
mmmmm this looks so so yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Scribble Doodle and Draw
Jode says
So cute….and looks yummy too. Don't teddy bears just add everything! I'm also featuring this post on my Kid's Co-Op post this week at Mummy Musings and Mayhem!
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
Thanks for the feature, Jode!
Terumi says
I totally want to try this:) Looks fun to make!
Didi says
This looks so yummy! I'm featuring this post in the Kid's Co-op this week.
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
Thanks so much, Didi!
LocalFunForKids says
That is adorable! Everything tastes better with teddy bears, right? ; ) Thanks for linking up with Fun for Kids Friday. I hope you're having a nice weekend!
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
I know, right?! You're welcome. 🙂
Growing a Jeweled Rose says
Yum! My girls would love this, and so would mommy. The teddy grahams are a nice twist to an old favorite. Thanks so much for sharing with Tuesday Tots
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
You're welcome! I love Tuesday Tots. 🙂
maggy, red ted art says
Oh my that looks and sounds delicious!
Thank you for sharing on Kids Get Crafty! Great to see you there!
Maggy & Alissa
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
It's always great to link up with Kids Get Crafty!
The Educators Spin On It says
This is such a cute idea with the bears! My daughter loves making parfaits. This would be a cute one to add to our Bear Lesson with Little Hands that Cook with Books. http://theeducatorsspinonit.blogspot.com/2011/09/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-teddy.html
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
OMGosh – those biscuit bears of yours are too cute! Thanks for sharing.
Kim @ The Educators Spin On It says
Thank you Krissy… they are very easy for the kids to make all by themselves too!
Repeat Crafter Me says
Forget the kids, I am going to make this for myself! Ok, maybe I will share :o) Happy to be your newest follower! -Sarah @ Repeat Crafter Me
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
I know – it was delish! And my fiance, Cliff, couldn't get enough of it either.
Michelle says
This is such a fun idea – I pinned it for possible use later in a bear theme. Thanks for sharing!
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
Thanks for the Pinterest love! I'd love to hear more about your bear theme when you do it. 🙂
Katy @ Experienced Bad Mom says
Yay! Easy and tasty (well, it looks tasty). My 5-y-old will love making this. Hmm. Will have to think what glass to let them use rather than my wine glasses (ha).
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
I know – haha! The kids layered theirs in plastic bowls. I just layered mine in the glass to give myself a visual treat, too! 🙂
Justine says
I love how easy this recipe is and that it comes out so cute! I think my little guy would love this (and me)!
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
Thanks, Justine! It was very easy. Let me know how you make out if you try it.