Layered Banana Chocolate Pudding

Anyone who likes bananas will love this layered pudding treat that gets its start with a convenient boxed pudding mix.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Taste of Home Test Kitchen Favorites
 * 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1¾ cups cold milk
 * 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
 * 24 vanilla wafers
 * 2 large firm bananas
 * 1 (8 oz) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
 * grated chocolate, optional

Directions

 * 1) In large mixing bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes; let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set.
 * 2) Arrange ½ of vanilla wafers in 1-qt bowl.
 * 3) Top with ½ of pudding, bananas and whipped topping.
 * 4) Repeat layers.
 * 5) Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
 * 6) Garnish with grated chocolate if desired.