Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
These Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful twist on the classic dessert. Creamy banana pudding mixed with marshmallows and crispy rice cereal, topped with a drizzle of white chocolate – a fun and tasty treat for any occasion.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Melting, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Banana Pudding Mixture:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 1/4 cup milk
For the Rice Krispie Treats:
- 5 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional, for drizzle)
- Prepare the Banana Pudding Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk the banana pudding mix with the milk until smooth. Set aside.
- Melt the Marshmallows: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
- Combine the Mixtures: Stir the prepared banana pudding mixture into the melted marshmallows until fully combined.
- Add the Cereal: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated. Fold in the crushed vanilla wafers for extra flavor and crunch.
- Assemble the Treats: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan and press the mixture evenly into the pan. If using, melt the white chocolate chips and drizzle over the top of the treats.
- Cool and Serve: Let the Rice Krispie treats cool completely at room temperature, about 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- You can customize these treats by adding nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Banana Pudding, Rice Krispie Treats, Dessert, Easy, Kid-Friendly