Best 7 Banana Split Brownie Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic treat with our delightful Banana Split Brownie Bars, a delectable dessert that combines the classic flavors of a banana split with the richness of a fudgy brownie. Each bite of these bars offers a symphony of textures and flavors, from the chewy brownie base to the creamy banana layer and the decadent chocolate ganache topping.

This recipe is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a sweet treat for your family. With easy-to-follow instructions and a handful of pantry staples, you'll have these irresistible bars fresh out of the oven in no time. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this scrumptious dessert.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA SPLIT BROWNIES



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How's this for a dish-all the joy of a banana split without the mess. Everything in my recipe fits into one pan of delectable brownie bars. -Connee Sheckler, Chestertown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)
1/3 cup strawberry preserves
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
Optional: Sliced bananas and additional chopped maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth., In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Gradually stir in flour. Fold in cherries. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in mashed banana and preserves. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Spread over brownie batter; sprinkle with peanuts., Bake until topping is set and a toothpick inserted in brownie portion comes out mostly clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., Cut into bars. If desired, serve bars topped with banana slices and additional cherries. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANA SPLIT BROWNIE BARS



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Those who know, know that bananas and chocolate are a match made in dessert heaven. This recipe has both, and so much more. The decadent brownie base is the perfect stage for the smooth banana cream to really shine-with cherries on top, of course. Go on, make the family's day with this delicious dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 boxes (4-serving size each) Jell-O™ banana cream instant pudding and pie filling mix
2 1/2 cups cold milk
1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 medium bananas, peeled and sliced (about 3 1/2 cups)
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, patted dry (from 8-oz can)
2 tablespoons chocolate fudge sauce
18 maraschino cherries with stems, patted dry

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Stir in walnuts. Spread in pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  • In large bowl, beat dry pudding mixes and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping. Spread over brownie. Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, top with bananas, strawberries and pineapple. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate fudge sauce uncovered on High 10 to 20 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle warmed sauce over brownie with fork. Cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. Top each bar with a cherry. Cover and refrigerate any remaining bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

BANANA SPLIT BROWNIES



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These decadent brownies get their marbled tops from swirls of cream cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Brownie Recipes

Yield Makes about 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 ounces best-quality unsweetened chocolate, chopped
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup mashed very ripe banana (1 medium banana)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with vegetable-oil spray. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil; remove from heat. Place both chocolates in a heat-proof bowl; set over saucepan. Stir occasionally until completely melted.
  • Meanwhile, combine butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium-low speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 3 eggs; beat to combine. Scrape sides of bowl; add chocolate, 3/4 cup flour, and salt. Mix until just combined, 15 to 20 seconds, scraping sides of bowl once.
  • In a food processor, process cream cheese until smooth and creamy, 25 to 30 seconds. Scrape down sides of bowl using a rubber spatula; add egg yolk, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, remaining tablespoon flour, and remaining egg. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl; fold in mashed banana using a rubber spatula.
  • Spread chocolate batter into prepared pan. Using a rubber spatula, make three trenches in batter, and fill with cream-cheese batter. To marble the top, run the tip of a knife back and forth across the two batters.
  • Bake until set, about 40 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before cutting.

BANANA SPLIT-BROWNIE "PIZZA"



Banana Split-Brownie

What a fun dessert! A chocolate brownie crust is layered with creamy banana pudding, juicy fruit, and crunchy nuts in this banana split dessert pizza. Don't like banana splits? No problem-use your favorite toppings and make this pizza your own!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
1 (18.4 ounce) package brownie mix
⅔ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup water
2 large eggs
1 (5 ounce) package instant banana cream pudding mix
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups cold milk
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)
1 medium banana, thinly sliced
4 large strawberries, thinly sliced
12 cherries maraschino cherries
½ cup chopped peanuts
½ cup drained pineapple tidbits
2 tablespoons chocolate sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 12-inch round pizza pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine brownie mix, oil, water, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir 50 strokes with a spoon. Spread evenly on the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat pudding mix and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add cold milk and mix until smooth and creamy. Fold in 1/3 of the whipped topping, then spread pudding mixture over the cooled crust. Top evenly with remaining whipped topping.
  • Decorate with sliced bananas, strawberries, and pineapple tidbits. Drizzle chocolate sauce over top, then sprinkle with peanuts. If serving immediately, cut into 12 slices and top each with a cherry. Or, refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 365.5 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

BANANA SPLIT BROWNIE CAKE



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"Yum" is the word when it comes to this creative cake. With brownie on the bottom and banana split flavors to top, this makes a to-die-for dessert! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (13 ounces each) fudge brownies
1 quart strawberry ice cream, softened
3 large firm bananas, halved lengthwise
1 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Arrange brownies in a greased 9-in. springform pan, cutting to fit and filling in small holes. Spread with strawberry ice cream. Cover and freeze for 3 hours or until firm., Arrange bananas over ice cream, cutting to fit as needed. Spread with fudge topping and vanilla ice cream. Sprinkle with pecans. Cover tightly and freeze overnight. May be frozen for up to 2 months. , Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BANANA SPLIT BROWNIES



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Make and share this Banana Split Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diaryofamadbathroom

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 12 bars (average size), 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces good quality unsweetened chocolate
3/4 cup unsalted butter
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup maraschino cherry, halved
1 ripe banana, sliced in rounds (1/4-inch thick)
1/3 cup roughly chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Line a 13X9" pan with foil and lightly spray the foil with a vegetable oil spray.
  • Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler or bowl set over barely simmering water. Stir occasionally. When everything is melted and smooth, remove the bowl from the top of the pan. Stir in the sugars, butter, vanilla and eggs until well combined.
  • Add the flour and salt stirring just to combine (just until no more particles of white flour are visible).
  • Add in the cherries and bananas and fold in gently to avoid breaking the banana slices. When combined, pour into foil lined pan and top with walnuts.
  • Bake at 350 for 25 - 35 minutes or until a moist crumb clings to a toothpick when tested.
  • Allow to cool at least 30 minutes before slicing. Pull the foil lining out and slice.
  • Yield is dependent on the size of brownie you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.3, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 125.1, Sodium 253.6, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 40.2, Protein 8.5

BANANA SPLIT BROWNIE PIZZA



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Get all the goodies of a banana split ice cream dessert with the bonus of fudgy brownies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies
1 pint (2 cups) favorite flavor ice cream, slightly softened
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
2 medium bananas, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, patted dry (from 8-oz can)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup Hershey's® hot fudge topping
Whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease 12x3/4-inch pizza pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 11/2 hours.
  • Spread slightly softened ice cream evenly over brownie base. Freeze at least 1 hour until ice cream is firm. Just before serving, top with strawberries and bananas; sprinkle with pineapple and pecans. Drizzle with topping. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For a richer brownie batter, use melted butter instead of oil.
  • To make the brownies even more decadent, add a layer of chocolate ganache between the brownie layer and the ice cream topping.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to create the ice cream topping.
  • For a fun and festive presentation, top the brownies with whipped cream, cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
  • These brownies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Banana split brownie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that are perfect for any occasion. With a fudgy brownie base, a creamy ice cream topping, and a variety of your favorite toppings, these brownies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give banana split brownie bars a try!

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