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Banana Split Fluff Salad

Delightful Banana Split Fluff Salad for Sweet Summertime Cheers

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This Banana Split Fluff Salad is a no-bake dessert that captures summer flavors with creamy bananas, strawberries, and chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 package banana cream instant pudding mix or vanilla pudding as substitute
  • 1 can crushed pineapple with juice, well-drained
  • 2 medium sliced bananas tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup diced strawberries substitute with any preferred berries
  • 0.5 cup maraschino cherries or fresh cherries
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows or regular marshmallows cut into smaller pieces
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips possible substitutes: white or dark chocolate
  • 0.5 cup chopped nuts optional, use walnuts or pecans
For the Topping
  • 1 tub whipped topping or homemade whipped cream whipped to stiff peaks

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the banana cream instant pudding mix and crushed pineapple. Whisk vigorously for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  2. Gently fold in diced strawberries, maraschino cherries, miniature marshmallows, and chocolate chips into the pudding mixture.
  3. Slice the bananas and toss them with lemon juice before folding them into the mixture carefully.
  4. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping to maintain fluffiness, then add the remaining topping and fold again until well combined.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, gently stir the salad and garnish with additional chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or cherries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad can be prepared the night before for optimal flavor fusion. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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