No Bake Banana Split Cake Recipe

This recipe is great because it's no bake. It's made with canned and fresh fruit, so you can tell yourself it really is good for you! And, there's no cake mix needed!


Ingredients:

2 cups graham crackers
1 stick butter

4 bananas
2 cups sliced strawberries 
1 can crushed pineapple drained
2 eggs (or 2/3 cup egg substitute)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 large container of frozen whipped topping
1 small jar maraschino cherries
2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans  

Directions: 

To make the graham cracker crust:
Melt 1 stick butter and mix with 2 cups graham cracker crumbs.  Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking pan.

Mix eggs (or eggs substitute) with powdered sugar using an electric mixer. Beat well, then pour over the graham cracker crust.

Drain the crushed pineapple well and layer it over the sugar/egg layer. Continue with a layer of sliced bananas and sliced strawberries.  Cover this with whipped topping. Drain the maraschino cherries and place them on top either randomly or in a desired pattern. Sprinkle walnuts on top. Chill for about 2 hours before serving.

Tips:

Use unsweetened canned pineapple to cut down on the sugar.
Leave out the nuts for those with allergies.
Stagger the maraschino cherries so that each square has its own cherry.

No Bake Peanut Butter Bar Recipe

It's spring in North Texas and warmer days are here. I find myself wanting to put the oven on less often, but I still like making delicious sweet treats. Peanut butter mixed with chocolate is one of my favorite combinations, so when I found this no-bake recipe I just knew I'd have to make a batch. They take no time at all to prepare and they're so yummy!

Ingredients:

1 cup melted butter
2 cups graham cracker crumbs, finely ground
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup (plus 4 tablespoons) peanut butter
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips

Directions: 

Mix the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar and 1 cup peanut butter in a medium bowl. Blend well. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9×13 inch pan - or a smaller pan if you want thicker bars. Melt the chocolate chips and the 4 tablespoons of peanut butter in the microwave at 30 second intervals. Be sure to stir well after every 30 seconds. Spread the melted chocolate over the peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate at least one hour before cutting into individual bars.

Tips:
Use either crunchy or creamy peanut butter.
Sprinkle crushed toffee candy over the melted chocolate.