Description
Elevate your Rice Krispie treats with a delightful Banana Pudding flair. Infused with the crunch of vanilla wafers and the sweet indulgence of banana pudding mix, this dessert promises a playful and effortless delight for everyone’s palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- ½ cup crushed vanilla wafers
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- Sliced bananas (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Rice Krispies cereal and crushed vanilla wafers. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until they are completely melted into a smooth mixture.
- Stir in the instant banana pudding mix, blending it thoroughly with the marshmallow mixture.
- Quickly pour the melted marshmallow and pudding mixture over the cereal and vanilla wafer blend. Stir well to coat the cereal evenly.
- If using, fold in the white chocolate chips for an extra layer of sweetness.
- Press the mixture evenly into a prepared 9×13-inch pan using wax paper or greased hands.
- Allow the mixture to cool and solidify for at least 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and optionally serve with sliced bananas for an added banana flavor.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a touch of vanilla extract to the marshmallow mixture.
- If you prefer a creamier texture, try using milk chocolate chips instead of white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 1/12 of the recipe)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20mg