Banana Pudding Brownies are rich chewy brownies that are swirled with banana pudding. These fudgy brownies make for a delicious southern-style dessert.
This twist on the traditional brownies recipe is fun and oh so easy to make. You won’t regret trying this simple banana brownies recipe.
Banana Pudding Brownies Recipe
Banana Pudding Brownies are a simple brownie mix, to make fudgy brownies then swirled with gooey banana pudding on the top. Plus, chocolate has full of antioxidants, so we can claim these are healthy right? These brownies have a fudgy chocolate brownie base with swirls of delicious banana pudding flavor on top. This recipe is going to become your favorite banana recipe in no time at all.
Why I Love This Recipe
This easy and rich recipe cooks up quickly, tastes amazing, and doesn’t take a lot of effort to make.
- Ready in under 40 minutes
- Easy to make and will quickly become one of your favorite brownie recipes.
- Always a hit at parties
- Fills the house with the delicious aroma of chocolate brownies baking.
If you love these Banana Pudding Brownies you may also enjoy this Banana Pudding Poke Cake recipe.
Ingredients
To make these rich and fudgy brownies you will only need eight simple ingredients. Most of these ingredients should already be in your pantry!
To make these rich and fudgy brownies you will only need eight simple ingredients. Most of these ingredients should already be in your pantry! Grab your favorite package of fudge brownie mix, and get ready to make a chewy brownie that tastes of banana pudding. No need to stand in line at Magnolia bakery when you can make this delicious dessert recipe at home.
- favorite brownie mix
- whole eggs
- water
- vegetable oil
- cream cheese, room temperature
- milk
- semisweet chocolate chips
- instant banana instant pudding
Substitutions
Oil: Want to reduce the fat in these brownies? Use applesauce in place of the oil.
Chocolate Chips: Add dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chips for a rich taste.
Pudding: Can’t find banana instant pudding? Use instant vanilla pudding mix, and add in banana extract for the same flavor.
Equipment Needed
You only need four simple tools to help you make these fudgy brownies.
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Spoon
- 8×8 baking pan or brownie pans
- Knife or Skewer
How to Make Banana Pudding Brownies
This banana pudding brownies recipe only requires six easy steps, and about 40 minutes to make!
Step 1: Preheat your oven
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray an 8×8 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Mix your cream cheese and pudding
In a small mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese. Mix in the banana pudding mix and ½ cup milk until combined. Add in more milk as needed if the pudding mixture is too thick because you want it thin enough to swirl. Set aside.
Step 3: Mix your brownie batter
Add the brownie mix to a large mixing bowl. Add the 3 eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Using an electric mixer, beat until well combined. Add 2/3 of the brownie mix to your baking pan. Sprinkle in the chocolate chips.
Step 4: Layer your brownies
Add 9 spoonfuls of the banana pudding mixture on top of the brownie mix (3 rows of 3). Using the reserved brownie batter, add a small spoonful on top of each of the 9 spoonfuls of the banana pudding mixture.
Step 5: Swirl the tops of brownies
Using a knife or wooden skewer/chopstick, swirl the banana pudding and brownie mix by slicing through each row in one direction and then turning the pan and doing it again in the opposite direction.
Step 6: Bake your brownies
Bake 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes and then place in the fridge for about an hour before cutting into squares.
Variations / Add-Ins
Here are a few different ways that you can change this recipe up and make it your own!
- Chopped Nuts: Add in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts for an added crunch.
- White Chocolate: Give your brownies a buttery flavor by adding in 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips.
- Vanilla Wafer Cookies: You can add vanilla wafers to the top of the brownies before you bake them for even more flavor.
Tips
- Serve the brownies with cool whip, banana slices, or whipped cream.
- For easy removal of the brownies, line your pan with parchment paper or use a brownie pan for this decadent dessert.
- Add a dash of vanilla extra for more flavor.
- You can add even more add more banana flavor by mixing in a tablespoon banana extract to your brownie batter.
- I like chewy brownies, but if you prefer more cake-like brownies you can add in more eggs.
- For a twist top these banana pudding bars with a creamy meringue topping.
- You can also use your favorite homemade brownie recipe, made with salt, cocoa powder, flour, and sugar, or add brown sugar for an even sweeter twist.
- If you are doubling this recipe, be sure to have two boxes of pudding mixes and use a 9×13-inch baking pan or glass casserole pan so you have enough for these creamy banana pudding brownies.
Storage
Store this banana pudding brownie recipe in an airtight container for up to five days. You can also store them in a single layer on a plate with plastic wrap.
FAQs
Have questions about this recipe? Here are some tips to help you get the best results!
Store your brownies in the fridge for up to five days.
Yes, this banana pudding brownies recipe will store well in the freezer for up to three months.
Sure! I think a cream cheese frosting would taste amazing on these banana pudding brownies.
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Banana Pudding Brownies Recipe
Ready to get cooking? This easy recipe is going to be a hit with your entire family. This brownie bar topped with a pudding layer will excite even the pickiest of eaters in your house.
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Banana Pudding Brownies
Equipment
- 8×8 pan
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate brownie mix
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2-3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 3.4 ounces box of instant banana instant pudding
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° Spray an 8×8 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray
- In a small mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese.
- Mix in the banana pudding mix and ½ cup milk until combined. Add in more milk as needed if pudding mixture is too thick, because you want it thin enough to swirl. Set aside.
- Add the brownie mix to a large mixing bowl. Add the 3 eggs, water and vegetable oil. Using an electric mixer, beat until well combined. Add 2/3 of the brownie mix to your baking pan. Sprinkle in the chocolate chips.
- Add 9 spoonful’s of the banana pudding mixture on top of the brownie mix (3 rows of 3). Using the reserved brownie batter, add a small spoonful on top of each of the 9 spoonful’s of the banana pudding mixture.
- Using a knife or wooden skewer/chopstick, swirl the banana pudding and brownie mix by slicing through each row in one direction and then turning the pan and doing it again in the opposite direction.
- Bake 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes and then place in the fridge for about an hour before cutting into square
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This recipe turned out so good. My family devoured this pan in no time at all.