Banana Pudding Brownies

These banana pudding brownies are like a bowl of banana pudding in brownie form! Perfect for using overripe bananas, this easy recipe has a fudgy brownie texture but tastes just like banana pudding.

These banana pudding brownies are the best dessert mashup of two classic desserts!

With just a few simple ingredients, these bars are really simple to make and have the BEST banana pudding flavor.

The banana base is made with overripe bananas and is layered with mini vanilla wafer cookies and then swirled with the easiest homemade vanilla pudding on top.

They have the same chewy and fudgy texture as a brownie and are completely irresistable!

For more blondie recipes, try Chocolate Chip Blondies, Blueberry Crumble Blondies, S'mores Brownies, and Strawberry Lemon Blondies.

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why this recipe works

• Banana pudding flavor: These banana brownies have the same texture as a regular brownie but the flavor of banana pudding.
• Easy recipe: This is an easy, straightforward recipe with lots of tips and process shots to help you make them!
• Quick recipe: These brownies are so easy to make they're ready in under one hour!

ingredient notes

Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card below!

• Brown sugar: You can use either light or dark brown sugar for this recipe!
• Mini vanilla wafers: I don't recommend using regular-sized wafers for this recipe because the bars are hard to cut.
• Overripe bananas: I recommend measuring the banana after mashing to make sure you have the correct amount instead of going based on the size of the banana.
• Milk: Whole or 2% milk is best for this recipe to help the pudding thicken properly. I don't recommend using alternative kinds of milk.

step-by-step instructions

Here is how to make and bake these brownies. You will need a square 8x8 baking pan lined with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/180 C before you start so it's ready when you are!

Step 1: Make the pudding. In a small pot, whisk together the milk, sugar, flour, and egg yolk. Heat over medium-low and stir constantly until it's thick and has a pudding consistency, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer it to a small bowl and stir in the butter and vanilla, then set aside.

Step 2: Cream the sugars and butter. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.

Step 3: Mix in the wet ingredients. Whisk in the egg yolk, vanilla, and mashed banana.

Step 4: Mix in the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.

Step 5: Add the batter to the baking pan. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and use an offset spatula to spread it into an even layer. It will be pretty thin!

Step 6: Layer the vanilla wafers. Press the vanilla wafers into the batter.

Step 7: Drop the other half of the batter in dollops around the wafers, then do the same with the vanilla pudding. Use a toothpick or knife to swirl the pudding and batter together.

Step 8: Top the bars with the rest of the vanilla wafers, then bake for 30-33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire cooling rack before cutting!

expert baking tips

• Use a kitchen scale: Baking with a scale will give you the most accurate results when baking!
• Watch the pudding: Whisk the pudding constantly when it is cooking to keep the eggs from scrambling!
• Don't over-mix the batter: Fold the dry ingredients into the batter gently. This will keep it from developing too much gluten which can make the bars dense.
• Cool before cutting: I know it's hard to resist sometimes, but these bars need to cool completely before cutting into them! It's worth the wait I promise!

faq's

storage

• Room temperature: Store the brownies at room temperature for 2-3 days in a sealed container. They can be stored in the fridge as well!

Note: Over time, the wafers will soften in the brownies so I recommend making them the day you want to serve them!

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