There is certainly a time and a place for making your own pie crust, your own custard, your own whipped cream. But sometimes, it’s nice to be able to cut corners and still come out with a delicious dessert.
This easiest ever banana cream pie recipe is so, so simple. Combine some instant pudding with whipped topping and you’re basically finished.
Ingredients
- 1 3.4 oz package instant banana cream pudding
- 1 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 8 oz container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), divided
- 2 bananas, sliced into 1/2" pieces
- 1 graham cracker crust
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, add the instant pudding and milk and whisk together until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Fold in 2 cups of the whipped topping (about 2/3 of the container) into the pudding until evenly combined.
- Arrange the slices of one banana in an even layer around the bottom of the pie crust.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the top. Gently spread the remaining whipped topping around the top of the pie. Garnish with remaining banana slices.
- Allow to chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
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Head to your store starting Sunday, 4/5 to find these deals from the new Target weekly ad! Get good deals on Little Tikes toys, diaper rash toiletries, and more.
Gift Card Deals
- $10 Target Gift Card WYB (3) Select Laundry, Trash and Paper Products (*priced at $8.99 or more)
Persil Advanced Oxi + Odor Fighting HE Liquid Laundry Detergent, 84 oz, $12.89
-$2 off Persil liquid laundry detergent, any 84 oz, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-$3 off Persil liquid laundry detergent, any 84 oz, limit 1, at Target, Ibotta mobile app
Up & Up UltraStretch Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags, 50 ct., $9.59
(buy (3), makes it $6.25 each after Target Gift Card)
Bounty Essentials Select-A-Size Paper Towels, 6 rolls, $13.69
-$15 gift card Procter & Gamble WYB $50 or $5 WYB $20 on participating P&G select items from Tide, Gain, Downy, Bounce, Dreft, Olay Skin & Body, Swiffer, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Mr. Clean, Zevo, Bounty, Charmin, Gillette Shave, Venus, Dawn or Cascade; excl trial, Rebate applies to price paid after coupons or discounts, and before taxes, limit 1, Online rebate
-5000 points WYB Bounty Paper Towels, purchase $25, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
-$1 off Bounty Essentials Paper Towels, 4-roll+, excl trial, Target Circle (EXP 4/11) eCoupon
All Unscented Free Clear for Sensitive Skin HE Liquid Laundry Detergent, 73 oz, $11.99
-$2 off all free clear Liquid Laundry Detergent, 73 oz, excl Sensitive Fresh, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
Cottonelle Ultra Clean Strong Toilet Paper, 12 ct., $12.99
-.75/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper printable
(buy (3), use (3) .75/1 coupons, makes it $8.90 each after Target Gift Card)
Kleenex Ultra Soft 3-Ply Facial Tissue, 6 pk, $9.59 - $15 Target Gift Card WYB $75 in Select Diapers,Training Pants and Wipes
Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes, 1008 ct., $34.99
-$4 off Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes, 1008-ct, Target Circle (EXP 4/11) eCoupon
Huggies Little Movers HuggFit 360 Pull On Diapers, 100 ct., $44.99
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-$1.50 off Pull-Ups Training Pants printable
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-$2 off Goodnites Nighttime Underwear printable
-$5 off Goodnites Nighttime Underwear, select boxed 34-74 ct, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
(buy (3), use (3) $2 coupons and (1) $5 ibotta rebate, makes it $22.99 each after Target Gift Card)
Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes, 200 ct., $15.99 - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (4) Select Personal Care Items (*priced $3.99 or more)
Venus Sensitive 3-Blade Women’s Disposable Razors, 3 ct., $6.99
-$15 gift card Procter & Gamble WYB $50 or $5 WYB $20 on participating P&G select items from Tide, Gain, Downy, Bounce, Dreft, Olay Skin & Body, Swiffer, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Mr. Clean, Zevo, Bounty, Charmin, Gillette Shave, Venus, Dawn or Cascade; excl trial, Rebate applies to price paid after coupons or discounts, and before taxes, limit 1, Online rebate
Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional White Teeth Whitening Kit, 20 ct., $44.99
-$1 off Crest OR Scope Mouthwash 473 mL/16 oz+, excl 3D White Brilliance Stain Prevention, 3D White Clean, 3D White Fresh or 3D White Strength, Pro-Health Advanced Extra Whitening, Gum Detoxify, Gum Restore, Clinical Deep Clean 473 mL+, or trial, Target Circle (EXP 4/11) eCoupon
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-$3 off Batiste Dry Shampoo, 3.81 oz, limit 3, Ibotta mobile app
-$2 off Batiste Dry Shampoo, 3.81 oz printable
-$2 off Batiste Dry Shampoo, 3.81 oz, Target Circle eCoupon
(buy (4), use (3) $2 coupons, (1) $2 Target coupon and (3) $3 ibotta rebates, makes it $3.49 each after Target Gift Card)
Purezero Coconut Milk Hair Shampoo or Conditioner, 20 oz, $8.99
-$4 off Purezero shampoo or conditioner, Target Circle (EXP 4/6) eCoupon
Dove Body Wash, 20 oz, $7.99
-2750 points WYB $10 in Dove Select products: Body Wash 18.5 oz+, Bars 4 ct.+, Scrub 15 oz, Hand Wash, Cream Serum, Hair Care, Baby, Deodorant or Hair Stylers, Fetch Rewards mobile app
-1500 points WYB Dove Body Wash, select varieties, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
-$2 off Dove body wash 20 oz, or bar 4-ct+, Target Circle (EXP 4/11) eCoupon
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Zyrtec 24-Hour Allergy Relief Tablets, 30 ct, $19.99
-$4 off Zyrtec Adult item, 24-40 ct, excl wipes (sign in) printable
-$5 off Zyrtec adult 24-60 ct, excl trial printable
(buy (2), use (2) $5 coupons, makes it $12.49 each after Target Gift Card)
Pataday Once Daily Relief Extra Strength Allergy Eye Drops, 0.085 oz, $21.99
-$5 off Pataday Allergy Eye Drops (sign up) printable
-$7 off Pataday Eye Allergy Itch Relief Drops printable
-$7 off Pataday eye allergy itch relief drops, any, Target Circle (EXP 4/11) eCoupon
Claritin Allergy Relief 24 Hour Non-Drowsy Loratadine Liquid Gel, 30 ct., $20.99
-$5 off Claritin 20-55 ct, or Cooling Honey Flavored liquid, 8 oz, excl Children’s and Claritin-D, Target Circle (EXP 4/11) eCoupon - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (2) Swiffer Items (*priced $9.99 or more)
Swiffer Sweeper Wet Mopping Cloths Refills, 24 ct., $9.99
-$15 gift card Procter & Gamble WYB $50 or $5 WYB $20 on participating P&G select items from Tide, Gain, Downy, Bounce, Dreft, Olay Skin & Body, Swiffer, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Mr. Clean, Zevo, Bounty, Charmin, Gillette Shave, Venus, Dawn or Cascade; excl trial, Rebate applies to price paid after coupons or discounts, and before taxes, limit 1, Online rebate
-$2 off Swiffer Refill Products, incl 20-ct+ Dry and Wet cloth refills, 10-ct+ XL Dry and Wet cloth refills, 5-ct+ PowerMop pad refills, 12-ct+ WetJet pad refills, 2-ct+ PowerMop and Wetjet solution refills, and 6-ct+ Duster Refills, Target Circle (EXP 4/11) eCoupon
(buy (2), use (1) $2 coupon, makes it $6.49 each after Target Gift Card)
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-$15 gift card Procter & Gamble WYB $50 or $5 WYB $20 on participating P&G select items from Tide, Gain, Downy, Bounce, Dreft, Olay Skin & Body, Swiffer, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Mr. Clean, Zevo, Bounty, Charmin, Gillette Shave, Venus, Dawn or Cascade; excl trial, Rebate applies to price paid after coupons or discounts, and before taxes, limit 1, Online rebate Read More→
This weekend only you can score 25% off the TruSkin Vitamin C Collection when you apply a promo code at Amazon.
Just enter code TSVITCDAY25 at checkout. This code can be applied to all 4 items. That means you can actually buy the entire collection for just $73.47!
Remember you may need to refresh the page after applying the code to see the discount applied.
Get the Deals:
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-use code TSVITCDAY25
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-use code TSVITCDAY25
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-use code TSVITCDAY25
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-use code TSVITCDAY25
Makes it $14.99
It’s a great time to stock up on household items at Walgreens! Load an eCoupons on your app and pick up Scott Paper Towels & Bath Tissue for just $2.75.
Walgreens Angel Soft & Scott Deal (ends 4/4):
- Scott Comfort Plus Bath Tissue, 12 rolls or Paper Towels, 6 rolls, $5
-$1.25 off Scott Bath Tissue or Paper Towels, April Walgreens store ecoupon eCoupon
-$2/2 Scott 1000 6ct+, ComfortPlus 12 Family Rolls+, or ComfortPlus Lavender 6 Family Roll+, Walgreens eCoupon
(use both coupons, makes it $2.75 ea.)
Check out the full Walgreens ad for more great deal ideas.
Wondering what to eat this week? Here’s a look inside what we’re eating at our house this week. I usually focus on two breakfasts and two lunches, and if someone wants something else, they’re on their own! I’m trying my own version of breakfast sandwiches and also using up some canned pumpkin in the form of pumpkin enchiladas and pumpkin waffles. We’re also going to be using up our Easter leftovers by having a whole night of cleaning out the fridge, and then using ham in some fried rice. This is a free weekly meal plan for April 6th through April 12th.
Looking for a plan for the whole month? See my April 2026 Monthly Meal Plan.
Southern Savers FREE Weekly Meal Plan for April 6th through April 12th
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
- Easter leftovers
- Grilled sausage and peppers, buns
- Ranch chicken bites, tortellini, broccoli
- Fried rice (with leftover Easter ham)
- Pasta primavera
- Italian chicken sheet pan dinner
- BBQ Chicken Skewers, macaroni salad, corn on the cob
This crazy deal on Craftsy is ending tomorrow!!
For only 25¢ you’ll get a year of Craftsy online classes for you and up to 3 friends. This is normally $125!
With your membership, you can access over 1,500 premium online classes, admission to exclusive LIVE online streaming events, access to online instruction across 20+ hobbies and so much more! Learn about cooking, baking, sewing, drawing and more much more.
Some of the classes we’ve enjoyed so far:
We grabbed this deal last summer and have learned so much! My teenagers enjoyed a number of photography courses, watercolors, cooking and more.
This would also be a great gift for anyone in your life who loves art, crafting, and baking!
Note: At the end of 1 year you will be billed full amount of a membership when your account renews. You can login and cancel the auto-renewal in your account at anytime and enjoy the rest of your year membership!
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Get a great price on Betty Crocker with this simple deal. Load Ibotta rebates on your app and head into Kroger to pick up Brownie Mix, Frosting, and Baking Mixes for as low as 69¢.
Kroger Betty Crocker Deals (end 4/7):
- Betty Crocker Muffin Mix, Quick Bread Mix, Cookie Mix or Supreme Brownie Mix, $2.49
-$1 off Betty Crocker Soft Baked Cookie Mixes, select, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$1/2 Betty Crocker Baking Mixes, Frosting, or No-Bake Bites (excludes Pouch Muffins, Frosting Pouches), Ibotta mobile app
(makes some $1.49) - Betty Crocker Brownie Mix or Frosting, $1.19
-$1/2 Betty Crocker Baking Mixes, Frosting, or No-Bake Bites (excludes Pouch Muffins, Frosting Pouches), Ibotta mobile app
(use $1/2 makes it 69¢ ea.)
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Ends tonight! Head over to Bath & Body Works and get Buy 1 Get 1 FREE sitewide on all candles! Mix and match scents, sizes and styles. The lowest price item will be free.
There’s no code needed and the deal will automatically apply at checkout.
Deal Idea:
Buy:
(2) Bath & Body Works 3-Wick Candles, $24.95 each
– buy one, get one free
Makes it $24.95, or $12.48 each
Buy:
(2) Bath & Body Works Single Wick Candles, $16.95 each
– buy one, get one free
Makes it $16.95, or $8.48 each
This deal is good through tonight, 4/4.
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Through tonight, get a really fun deal on photo coasters!
Head over to Walgreens.com to get an Absorbent Party Photo Coaster 12 pk. for $5.99, regularly $14.99! These are great for parties, housewarming and gifts!!
To get the deal, use coupon code CELEBRATE at checkout.
This deal is good thru tonight, 4/4. This is for in-store pickup only (order today and pick up later this week).
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