Banana Pudding Brownies Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Total Time: 45-50 minutes
Servings: 12-16
Ingredients:
Brownie Base Ingredients:
- 1 box (18.4 oz) chocolate brownie mix (or homemade brownie batter)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water
For the Banana Pudding Layer:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 (5.1 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped topping (optional)
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup vanilla wafers, crushed
- Sliced bananas (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Brownie Base:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions (combine the brownie mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water).
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
- Make the Banana Pudding Layer:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and mix until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in whipped topping if using to add extra creaminess.
- Spread the banana pudding mixture evenly over the cooled brownie base.
- Add the Topping:
- Sprinkle the crushed vanilla wafers on top of the pudding layer.
- Optionally, garnish with banana slices on top.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
