as needed vanilla wafers, graham crackers(reg or choc or cinnamon), butter cookies, choc chips, etc whatever you like. best to use a variety of cookies, but i like vanilla wafers, graham crackers, and butter cookies • Instant vanilla pudding • French vanilla instant pudding • Whole milk. OR I have also just used 2 and half cups of whole milk, and a 1/2 cup of my favorite liquid creamer. Like creme brûlée, French vanilla, or caramel • Cream cheese • Sweetened condensed milk • big container-Whip cream/cool whip or homemade whipped topping or even marshmallow cream to layer on top. you can also mix cool whip with a little marshmallow cream thats what i did. you can also mix a little in pudding too. just whatever you prefer. • bananas optional- i just slice me a fresh banana at the time i make me a bowl, instead of putting it in the whole dish • optional- candy pieces or choc chips, or even chocolate or caramel sauce. or like a caramelized banana pieces