Banana Cream Brownie Dessert

From Julie Nowakowski of Illinois, this dessert was included in the 2007 Taste of Home Christmas Edition.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) package  fudge brownie mix (13x9x2-inch pan size)
• 1⁄2 cup  oil
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
• 3⁄4 cup  dry roasted peanuts, chopped, divided
• 3  medium firm bananas
• 1 2⁄3 cups milk
• 2 (5 1/8ounce) packages vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1 (8 ounce) carton  frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

1. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions for fudge-like brownies. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanuts. Spread into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 28-30 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
2. Slice bananas and arrange in a single layer over cooled brownies then sprinkle with 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanuts.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the milk and pudding mixes on low speed for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping and spread on top of all. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips and peanuts, chopped.