Here’s a fun, indulgent dessert: Banana Pudding Brownies 🍌🍫—rich chocolate brownies layered with creamy banana pudding and whipped topping. Perfect for banana and chocolate lovers!
🍌🍫 Banana Pudding Brownies
⏱ Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Bake: 25–30 minutes
- Chill: 1–2 hours (optional, for easier slicing)
- Serves: 9–12
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Banana Pudding Layer
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
Topping
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- Optional: crushed vanilla wafers or chocolate chips
Instructions
1️⃣ Make Brownie Base
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Melt butter and mix with sugar
- Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until smooth
- Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder
- Pour batter into a greased 8×8-inch pan and bake 20–25 minutes (do not overbake)
- Let brownies cool completely
2️⃣ Prepare Banana Pudding Layer
- Whisk instant pudding with cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes)
- Layer banana slices evenly over cooled brownies
- Spread pudding over banana layer
3️⃣ Add Topping
- Spread whipped cream over pudding layer
- Sprinkle with optional crushed vanilla wafers or chocolate chips for crunch
4️⃣ Chill and Serve
- Chill in the fridge 1–2 hours for best slicing
- Cut into squares and serve
🍌 Tips & Variations
- Extra chocolatey: fold chocolate chips into brownie batter
- Healthier option: use Greek yogurt in place of some whipped cream
- Banana flavor: drizzle a little banana extract for a more intense taste
If you want, I can also make a one-bowl version that’s super quick and messy-free, perfect for a last-minute dessert.
Do you want me to do that?
