Description
Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats: Creamy banana pudding meets gooey marshmallow rice krispies for a comforting crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 box instant banana pudding mix (dry)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- Optional: 1 fresh banana, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Pan Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly spray the parchment with cooking spray. This preparation ensures your **Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats** won’t stick and will maintain their perfect shape when cut.
- Step 2: Melt The Base In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter completely. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until they’re almost completely melted. This gradual melting process prevents scorching and creates the perfect chewy texture.
- Step 3: Add Flavoring Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in the banana pudding mix, vanilla extract, and salt. The residual heat will help dissolve the pudding mix while maintaining the perfect consistency. The aroma will instantly transform to a delicious banana scent!
- Step 4: Incorporate Cereal Quickly fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, stirring gently but thoroughly to ensure every piece gets coated with the banana marshmallow mixture. Work somewhat quickly as the mixture will start to set as it cools.
- Step 5: Add Mix-Ins When the cereal is almost completely coated, fold in 3/4 cup of the white chocolate chips and half of the crushed vanilla wafers. The heat from the mixture will slightly melt the chocolate chips, creating delicious pockets of creaminess throughout your **Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats**.
- Step 6: Press and Finish Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan and gently press into an even layer using buttered hands or parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle the remaining white chocolate chips and crushed vanilla wafers on top, pressing them lightly into the surface so they adhere.
- Step 7: Set and Slice Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cutting. For the cleanest cuts, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between slices. If adding fresh banana slices as garnish, add them just before serving to prevent browning.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg