Name: Ninja Creami Banana Pudding Ice Cream
Prep time: 7 min
Total time: 1 d 7 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large ripe banana, sliced; 3/4 cup milk; 3 Tablespoons instant banana pudding mix; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup heavy cream; Optional: 1/4 cup vanilla wafers (I used mini wafers)

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You’re going to love this easy banana pudding ice cream made in the Ninja Creami machine! It’s the perfect sweet treat that’s easy to make.

Ninja Creami banana pudding ice cream uses real bananas and banana pudding mix, plus Nilla wafers, to create a delicious frozen version of the classic dessert.

scoops of Ninja Creami banana pudding ice cream served in a glass dessert cup, garnished with sliced banana and mini vanilla wafers.

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Banana pudding is one of the most quintessential southern desserts.

You’ll find it at nearly every church potluck or family reunion. It’s a staple at BBQs and picnics.

And now, it’s super easy to make as a frozen dessert, with this Ninja Creami banana pudding ice cream recipe!

If you’re a fan of banana pudding, you’ll love the real banana flavor in this ice cream, plus the creamy texture and sweetness provided by the banana pudding mix.

Finish it off by mixing in some crushed vanilla wafers, or add them as a garnish at the end.

The result is a rich and creamy, silky smooth ice cream with plenty of banana flavor!

Ninja Creami pint container of banana pudding ice cream, with a few miniature Nilla wafers added to it.

Banana Pudding Ice Cream in the Ninja Creami

To make sure this banana pudding ice cream had the flavor I wanted, I decided to use real bananas and banana pudding mix.

This combination gives just the right amount of sweetness!

Not only that, but the pudding mix helps to act as a binder, giving the ice cream a smooth and creamy texture.

I added some miniature vanilla wafers, because banana pudding is never complete without those! But you could leave them out if you prefer to.

This is the perfect summer dessert for your next gathering!

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overhead view of a dessert cup with banana ice cream in it, garnished with mini Nilla wafer cookie and sliced banana. A spoon and the remaining pint of ice cream are in the background.

How to Make Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream with Pudding Mix

It’s really easy to make this delicious treat.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Ripe banana
Milk
Instant banana pudding mix
Vanilla extract
Heavy cream
Vanilla wafers

overhead view of a pint of banana pudding ice cream made in the Ninja Creami machine. It's garnished with vanilla wafer cookies, and has an ice cream scoop in the pint.

How to Make it:

(Full printable recipe card is available below)

Blend the base. To start, you’ll combine a sliced ripe banana with some milk, instant pudding mix, and vanilla extract.

Use an immersion blender to blend them together until smooth.

two photos; one shows sliced bananas, milk, pudding mix, and vanilla extract in a measuring cup. The other shows an immersion blender blending the ingredients together.

Add remaining ingredients. Then, add in the heavy cream and stir to incorporate.

two photos; one shows heavy cream added to the banana mixture, the other shows the cream stirred in.

Freeze. Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and close its lid.

Transfer the container to a level surface in your freezer, freezing for at least 24 hours.

Spin. Remove the pint from the freezer and take off its lid.

Place the pint into the outer bowl of the machine, locking the outer bowl lid into place.

Secure the outer bowl in the machine, then press the Ice Cream button. Allow the cycle to complete.

two photos; one shows the frozen banana ice cream base, ready to be processed. The other shows a finger pointing to the Ice Cream button on the Ninja Creami machine.

Re-spin if needed. Check the consistency of the ice cream. If it looks kind of crumbly after the first spin, pop it back into the machine and use the Re-spin button.

If it’s still kind of powdery after that, add a tablespoon of milk to the ice cream and Re-spin again.

It will be nice and creamy once it’s ready!

two photos; one shows crumbly ninja creami banana ice cream, the other shows the ice cream after re-spinning, and it's smooth and creamy.

Add vanilla wafers. If you’d like to add vanilla wafers as a mix-in, create a hole in the middle of the ice cream that extends to the bottom of the pint.

Add some crushed or chopped vanilla wafers, then use the Mix-in cycle to incorporate them.

Alternatively, you can use the cookies as garnish for individual servings.

close-up view of Ninja Creami banana pudding ice cream in a glass dish, garnished with a slice of banana and a vanilla wafer cookie.

Notes and Adaptations:

Vanilla wafers are an optional addition, but I think they help give it more authentic banana pudding vibes!
For a dairy-free version, you can use a nondairy milk, and use canned coconut cream instead of heavy cream. An immersion blender will be useful in blending everything until smooth.

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: 1 pint

Ninja Creami Banana Pudding Ice Cream

Banana pudding ice cream made in the Ninja Creami is a delicious take on the classic dessert! It's the perfect frozen treat that satisfies your sweet tooth.

Prep Time 7 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 7 minutes

Ingredients

1 large ripe banana, sliced
3/4 cup milk
3 Tablespoons instant banana pudding mix
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup heavy cream
Optional: 1/4 cup vanilla wafers (I used mini wafers)

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine sliced banana, milk, and instant pudding mix.
Use an immersion blender to blend everything together until smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream until incorporated.
Pour mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, being careful not to exceed the max fill line. Close its lid, then transfer to a level surface in the freezer for at least 24 hours.
Remove pint from freezer and take off the lid. Place the container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami, securing the outer bowl lid. Lock the outer bowl into the Ninja Creami machine and press the Ice Cream button. Allow the cycle to complete.
Remove the ice cream and check its texture. If it appears kind of crumbly or powdery, you can insert it back into the machine and press the Re-spin. If that doesn't do the trick, add a tablespoon of milk to the ice cream, then Re-spin once more.
You can sprinkle the ice cream with chopped or crushed vanilla wafers, or add the whole cookies as a garnish when serving. Alternatively, you can add them as a mix-in by creating a hole in the middle of the ice cream that extends to the bottom of the pint. Add cookie pieces to the hole, then return the pint to the machine. Press the Mix-in button to incorporate.

Notes

Vanilla wafers are an optional addition, but I think they help give it more authentic banana pudding vibes!
For a dairy-free version, you can use a nondairy milk, and use canned coconut cream instead of heavy cream. An immersion blender will be useful in blending everything until smooth.