Description
Indulge in these delightful Banana Pudding Brownies that blend fudgy chocolate brownies with creamy banana pudding, topped with crunchy vanilla wafers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 package instant banana pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
- 2 medium bananas, sliced
- 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup melted peanut butter or peanut butter glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Stir until just combined; it’s okay if a few lumps remain.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges begin to pull away from the sides.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk together until it begins to thicken—this usually takes just a minute or two.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the whipped topping until fluffy and well combined.
- Spread the banana pudding layer evenly over the cooled brownies, making sure to cover every inch.
- Cover the brownies and place them in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Just before serving, top with sliced bananas, crushed vanilla wafer cookies, and a drizzle of melted peanut butter or peanut butter glaze if desired.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
Making these brownies in advance enhances their flavor; they taste even better the next day. Chill to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg