Description
Banana Pudding Rice Krispies are a creamy, crunchy dessert that perfectly blends the nostalgic crunch of Rice Krispies cereal with the sweet, smooth flavor of banana pudding. Easy to make and kid-friendly, this versatile treat is perfect for parties, potlucks, or a delightful everyday snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups mini marshmallows (or 4 cups regular marshmallows, chopped)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Marshmallow Mixture: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat, then mix in the sweetened condensed milk, instant banana pudding mix, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine with Rice Krispies: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture into a large bowl with the Rice Krispies cereal. Gently fold everything together until the cereal is evenly coated, being careful not to crush the cereal pieces.
- Add Bananas and Optional Mix-Ins: Slice fresh bananas and carefully fold them in. Add any optional ingredients like crushed vanilla wafers or white chocolate chips if desired.
- Press Into Pan and Cool: Transfer the mixture to a greased or parchment-lined pan and press evenly to compact it. Let it cool completely at room temperature before slicing into squares for easier serving and best texture.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Gently fold ingredients to keep the treats airy and crispy, avoiding overmixing.
- Press firmly into the pan with a spatula or wax paper to help the treats hold together.
- Work quickly, as the marshmallow mixtures can harden fast.
- Allow treats to cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 1/12th of recipe)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: banana pudding, rice krispies, dessert, easy dessert, kid-friendly, no-bake, snack, gluten free