Description
This Banana Pudding Rice Krispies recipe is a delightful no-bake dessert combining the nostalgic crunch of Rice Krispies with creamy banana pudding flavor. Enhanced with mini marshmallows, crushed vanilla wafer cookies, and optional white chocolate chips and freeze-dried bananas, this treat is quick to prepare and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a fun, fruity twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana cream pudding mix (dry)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried banana slices or chopped fresh banana
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously and set it aside. This will prevent the mixture from sticking and make cutting easier later.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until they are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Pudding Mix and Vanilla: Stir in the dry banana pudding mix and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined, ensuring the pudding flavor is evenly distributed throughout the melted marshmallow base.
- Fold in Cereal and Cookies: Remove the pot from heat. Quickly fold in the 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal along with 1 cup of crushed vanilla wafer cookies, ensuring all dry ingredients are coated evenly with the marshmallow mixture.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: If using, gently fold in 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup freeze-dried banana slices or chopped fresh banana to add extra texture and banana flavor.
- Press Into Pan: Using a greased spatula or a sheet of wax paper, press the mixture evenly and firmly into the prepared baking dish to create a compact layer.
- Cool and Set: Let the dessert cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes so it firms up and is easy to cut into squares.
- Serve: Cut into 12 squares and serve. Enjoy this sweet, crunchy banana pudding treat!
Notes
- For extra banana flavor, add a few drops of banana extract to the marshmallow mixture.
- You can layer sliced fresh bananas on top before serving for added freshness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
