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Banana Split Fluff Salad Recipe

Banana Split Fluff Salad Recipe: A No-Bake Dreamy Delight

Delight in this Banana Split Fluff Salad recipe—a no-bake treat with sweet bananas, strawberries, and marshmallows, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Base
  • 1 box Banana Cream Instant Pudding Substitute with vanilla pudding if unavailable.
  • 1 can Crushed Pineapple Use with juice for extra flavor.
For the Fresh Fruit
  • 2 medium Sliced Bananas Toss in lemon juice to prevent browning.
  • 1 cup Diced Strawberries Can be substituted with other berries.
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries Can be omitted for a simpler version.
For the Crunch
  • 2 cups Miniature Marshmallows Large marshmallows can be cut into smaller pieces.
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Pecans or walnuts are good alternatives.
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark or white chocolate chips can also work.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Whipped Topping Can use homemade whipped cream.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the banana cream instant pudding and crushed pineapple until the mixture thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add Fresh Fruits and Mix: Fold in the diced strawberries, sliced bananas, maraschino cherries, and miniature marshmallows into the creamy base.
  3. Incorporate the Crunch: Sprinkle in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips, folding them into the mixture gently.
  4. Fold in Whipped Topping: Fold in half of the whipped topping into the fruit mixture until just combined.
  5. Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Gently stir the chilled salad and garnish with extra chocolate chips, nuts, or cherries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and tastes even better when made the day before serving.

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