Description
Southern comfort meets sweet innovation in this banana pudding rice krispie treats masterpiece. Creamy banana pudding flavor and classic marshmallow crunch combine to create a delightful dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) bag marshmallows
- 1 (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) box instant banana pudding mix
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Optional Topping:
- Crushed Nilla Wafers
Instructions
- Prepare a 9 x 13 inch pan by coating it thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of treats.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, completely melt butter until smooth and liquid.
- Add entire bag of marshmallows to melted butter, stirring to initiate the initial coating process.
- Microwave marshmallow mixture for 45 seconds, then carefully remove and stir. Return to microwave for another 45 seconds, mixing again until marshmallows are completely transformed into a silky, uniform texture.
- Incorporate instant banana pudding mix directly into the marshmallow base, whisking until fully integrated and creating a creamy, fragrant mixture.
- Gently fold Rice Krispies cereal into the marshmallow pudding blend, ensuring each crisp piece is evenly coated and distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, using clean hands or a spatula to spread and compress the treats uniformly, creating a smooth, compact layer.
- For an optional finishing touch, delicately sprinkle crushed Nilla Wafers across the surface, adding a delightful crunch and visual appeal to the treats.
Notes
- Swap pudding mix for homemade banana cream for a more authentic flavor boost.
- Chill treats briefly to help them set faster and slice cleaner.
- Customize toppings with extra crushed cookies or drizzled white chocolate for texture variation.
- Use gluten-free Rice Krispies and pudding mix to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg