Quick and easy banana pudding crunch topping is inspired by one of my favorite desserts, the classic southern banana pudding.
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What is banana pudding crunch topping?
Banana pudding is classic southern dessert that has layers of vanilla pudding, sliced fresh bananas, nilla wafers, and whipped cream or topping. It’s delicious.
This dessert crumble is a sweet mixture of crumbled banana chips and vanilla “pudding” is creme filled cookie crumbs. You’ll see specks of banana chips and vanilla creme crumbs in this flavorful dessert crunch.
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Dessert Options
This cookie crumble can be used in so many amazing desserts. The topping for a classic southern banana pudding, over ice cream, cheesecake, cupcakes, bars, pies, layered cakes, doughnuts, muffins, yogurt, or even oatmeal.
Ingredients
This shelf stable recipe uses just two ingredients. Banana chips and golden oreos.
Banana Chips - Dehydrated and Crisp. You can choose sweetened or unsweetened. If you want more banana flavor add more chips than the recipe calls for.
Vanilla Cream Filled Cookies - I used regular Golden Oreos. Double stuffed will have a better crumbled look.
How to Make Banana Pudding Crunch Topping
Step 1- Crumble - Use a food processor or small blender to crumble the banana chips and vanilla cookies separately.
Step 2 - Mix - Place both crumbles in a bowl and mix. Ready to eat.
If you do not have a food processor or blender, use a plastic storage bag and rolling pin to crumble the cookies.
Do not over blend or process, to prevent a very fine or flour like mixture. You want to see some crumble chunks.
Storage
Store your banana pudding crumbles in an airtight container. Since this is a shelf stable recipe it can be stored in a cool dry pantry, in the refrigerator or freezer.
No bake crunch topping can last up to a month in a cool dry pantry, make sure it is in an airtight container. If you prefer to store it in the refrigerator, for up to two months or in the freezer for up to six months.
FAQ & Tips
1. Why use a creme filled cookie for banana pudding crumbles?
The creme filling is the “pudding” flavor and whole cookie ingredients helps the crumble clump together.
2. How to gift homemade banana pudding crumble?
Homemade banana pudding crunch can really be an amazing edible food gift. Place a cup portion in an 8oz canning mason jar with the metal lid sealed well. Decorate the jar with colorful paper, fabric, ribbon, stickers, twine, and a tag. You can get so creative with this food gift and don’t forget to bring a pint of vanilla ice cream or vanilla pudding.
3. How to celebrate with banana pudding crunch topping?
Celebrate with banana pudding crunch crumble during the summertime get togethers, bbq, picnics, Valentine's Day, July 4th, or a pick me up during the winter months.
4. How much does it cost to make banana pudding crunch crumbles?
The cost to make homemade banana pudding crunch topping is approximately $6.00 dollars USD to make about 5 cups of crumble. It can be less if you choose grocery store brands or wait for an amazing sale. Also depending on your area, it can be more.
Banana Pudding Crunch Topping
Equipment
- Food Processor or Small Blender Plastic Storage Bag and Rolling Pin
- Bowls
- Spoons
- Airtight Storage Container or Jar
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cup Banana Chips Add More if you want more banana flavor
- 12 Vanilla Creme Filled Cookies Double Stuffed Golden Oreos, is best
Instructions
- Process or blend each ingredient individually. Blend until you see a chunky crumbled consistency. Do not over blend or process, to prevent a very fine or flour-like mixture. You want to see some crumbled chunks.
- Mix your crumbled vanilla cookies and banana chips together.
- Store your banana pudding crumble topping in an airtight container.
Angela says
I love making chocolate covered strawberries. i think this would be delicious with strawberries dipped in white chocolate wirh banana crumble coating. now you have a strawberry banana chocolate covered strawberry. What's your thkughts?
Andrea Johnson says
That sounds delicious Angela, I'll have to try this the next time I make chocolate covered strawberries.... Thanks for the recipe suggestion.
PurpleQueen says
This crumble topping recipe is genius! Can I top my banana muffin batter with it? I am concerned that it might burn or scorch while the muffins bake. Thank you for your consideration.
Andrea Johnson says
I've have not tried topping it onto banana nut muffins, but it sounds like a must try. If it does turn out well, I'd love know. Thank you for the great suggestion.
Dana says
Could you pls tell me what jars you used?
Andrea Johnson says
I used 16oz mason jars, the opening is the regular mouth size. I purchased the white lids separately. Hope this helps and thank you for the great question.