Description
Enjoy a delightful sweet treat with these no-bake Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie Jars. Layered with a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter pudding, fresh bananas, and topped with whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, and chopped peanuts, they offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures in a convenient jar serving.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup whipped topping
Toppings and Layers
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar until evenly mixed. Divide this mixture among small jars or dessert cups and press lightly into the bottom to form an even crust layer.
- Make the Pudding Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Stir in the creamy peanut butter until the filling is smooth and fully combined.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold half of the whipped topping into the peanut butter pudding mixture to create a creamy and light filling.
- Assemble the Layers: Spoon a layer of the peanut butter pudding mixture over the graham cracker crust in each jar. Add a layer of sliced bananas on top. For extra layers, you may repeat the pudding and banana layers according to jar size and preference.
- Add Final Toppings: Top each jar with the remaining whipped topping, mini chocolate chips, and chopped peanuts for added texture and flavor.
- Chill: Refrigerate the jars for at least 1 hour to allow the dessert to set and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle chocolate syrup or caramel sauce on top before serving.
- These jars can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy for added texture if preferred.
