Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer dessert with these Banana Split Bars! Featuring layers of creamy banana pudding atop a crunchy graham cracker crust, these bars are topped with fluffy whipped cream and drizzled with rich chocolate sauce. Each bite transports you to sunny days filled with laughter and joy. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on your couch, these delightful treats are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until blended. Press mixture into an ungreased baking dish. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk according to package instructions until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Once the crust has cooled, layer sliced bananas evenly over it.
- Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the bananas.
- Top generously with whipped topping, ensuring full coverage.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider incorporating crushed nuts as a topping or swap bananas for strawberries for variety. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.