Southern Banana Pudding

Southern Banana Pudding is a classic, comforting dessert from the American South, typically made with layers of vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and a creamy vanilla custard or pudding. It's often topped with a cloud of meringue or whipped cream and baked until golden.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a carbohydrate and fat-rich dessert, providing quick energy from sugars and starches, along with some calcium and potassium from the bananas and dairy. A standard serving can range from 300 to 500 calories, depending on the recipe's richness and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	5.5 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	220 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.4 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Magnesium	25 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved staple of Southern potlucks and family gatherings, representing hospitality and tradition. Nutritionally, its unique appeal lies in combining fresh fruit with a decadent custard, making it a more complex and textured treat than a simple pudding.