Description
Fudgy, moist banana pudding brownies combining classic banana pudding flavor with a rich blondie-style base and swirls of creamy pudding throughout.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla wafer cookies (optional for topping or mixing)
- 1 box instant banana pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk the banana pudding mix with milk until slightly thickened. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Add eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Stir well.
- Fold in flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Spoon dollops of the pudding mixture over the batter, then top with the remaining batter.
- Use a knife to swirl the pudding into the brownie mixture for a marbled effect.
- Top with crushed vanilla wafers if using.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Notes
- Chill brownies before cutting for neater squares.
- Vanilla wafers add crunch but are optional.
- Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American