Banana Cream Brownie Dessert

Name: Banana Cream Brownie Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size); 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided; 3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped, divided; 3 medium firm bananas; 1-2/3 cups cold milk; 2 packages (5.1 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

I always keep the ingredients for this extremely delicious dessert on hand because I make it quite often for potlucks and family gatherings. I'm always asked for the recipe. After one bite, you'll understand why. —Julie Nowakowski, LaSalle , Illinois

Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped, divided
3 medium firm bananas
1-2/3 cups cold milk
2 packages (5.1 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

Prepare brownie batter according to package directions for fudgelike brownies. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanuts. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 28-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Slice bananas; arrange in a single layer over brownies. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chips and 1/4 cup peanuts.
In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mixes on low speed for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the top. Sprinkle with remaining chips and peanuts. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 479 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Banana Cream Brownie Dessert in Quick Cooking November/December 2002

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luigimon

Mar 22, 2014

Ditto, KGosh......needs more banana. First thing my husband said was "Why didn't you use banana pudding?" I will make this again but with banana pudding!
KGosh

Apr 16, 2012

Very good and very easy! It's always nice to find a delicious recipe that amps up boxed brownie mix. I think next time, though, I'll use banana cream pudding mix instead of vanilla. There wasn't quite enough banana flavor for me!
youaregettingonmylastnerve

Apr 11, 2012

The recipe sounds wonderful. This note is to the poster from Australia who cannot find Cool Whip. May I suggest Dream Whip mix in a box. We used Dream Whip for years before Cool Whip came on the market. It is simple to make if you can find the product. Good luck.
beakiebean

May 4, 2011

This is fantastic. The first time we had it I wasn't all the excited as I don't care for bananas or nuts but wow-this is the dessert to change my mind! Delish.
Sascha18

Oct 21, 2010

Should the packages of instant vanilla pudding mix be 1.5 oz each or is it really 5.1 oz each?
michelleashley85

Aug 12, 2010

I have made this dessert many times for holidays and just family get-togethers. It is always the first dessert to go.
akoehler79

Dec 27, 2009

I've made this receipe several times. I have received nothing but kudos. There's usually not much of it left when I've made it for potlucks or family gatherings.
CaliJo

Oct 9, 2008

You can use Heavy Whipping Cream or Half n Half....just whip it up and add sugar and a lil vanila
Buttertart

Aug 25, 2008

Try using whipped cream.
t-macka

Aug 25, 2008

I live in Australia and they don't sell frozen whipped topping here ...what can I use in place of this?? I emailed kraft and asked for them to try and promote cool whip over here but they weren't interested.Cheers,Pam