Description
Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats with gooey marshmallows, creamy banana pudding, and crispy rice cereal. A crowd-pleasing delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows, divided
- 3.4 ounces instant banana pudding mix (1 standard box)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1½ cups crushed vanilla wafers, divided
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced (optional, for enhanced banana flavor)
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Pan Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly coat the paper with cooking spray. This preparation ensures your Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats won’t stick and will maintain their perfect shape when served.
- Step 2: Melt the Base Mixture In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat until just liquified. Add 10 ounces (about ¾) of the mini marshmallows, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula until completely melted and smooth. This should take about 3-4 minutes – patience here prevents scorching, which would create bitter notes.
- Step 3: Add Flavor Components Remove the pot from heat and immediately sprinkle in the banana pudding powder, stirring vigorously to incorporate before it can clump. Add the vanilla extract and salt, then fold in the remaining marshmallows. These unmelted marshmallows will create delightful pockets of gooey goodness throughout your treats.
- Step 4: Incorporate the Dry Ingredients Working quickly, add the Rice Krispies cereal and 1 cup of the crushed vanilla wafers to the marshmallow mixture. Fold gently but thoroughly with your spatula, ensuring every piece gets coated with the banana pudding marshmallow mixture. If using fresh banana slices, carefully fold them in now.
- Step 5: Form and Set the Treats Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan, spreading it evenly with your spatula. Place a piece of parchment paper over the top and use your hands to gently press it into an even layer. Avoid pressing too hard – you want them compact enough to hold together but still tender when bitten.
- Step 6: Add the Finishing Touches While the treats are still warm, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of crushed vanilla wafers over the top, pressing lightly to adhere. Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats in a zigzag pattern for a professional finish.
- Step 7: Cool and Slice Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cutting. For cleaner cuts, refrigerate for 20 minutes first. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab from the pan, then cut into squares with a sharp knife.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg