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Banana Split Bars

February 19, 2013 by Angie 39 Comments

We are totally bananas for these banana split bars. They are such a nice treat in winter….like a bit of a hot summer day on a spoon. This recipe encompasses everything yummy about the original dessert…bananas, pineapple, maraschino cherries and whipped cream…but without the brain freeze!
This recipes comes from my Great Aunt Kay…who wrote this in a family recipe book for my wedding shower in 1995. It is a really delicious dessert that takes very little time to make and requires no baking at all.
Here is the super easy recipe that requires no baking!

Banana Split Bars

Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
2 cups icing sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup cream cheese
4-5 large bananas
2/3 cup maraschino cherries, chopped in two and drained well
1 can pineapple tidbits, drained well
3 cups whipped cream or Cool Whip
chocolate sprinkles for garnish, if desired
maraschino cherries with stems, if desired

Directions:
1. Mix melted butter into graham cracker crumbs. Pat into bottom of 9 x 13 pan.
2. Beat together icing sugar, butter and 1/2 cup cream cheese. Beat until light & fluffy. Spread over graham cracker layer.
3. Add layer of sliced bananas, pineapple tidbits and maraschino cherries.
4. Cover fruit layer with whipped cream or cool whip.
5. Cover bars with wrap and place in fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
6. Cut into bars with a sharp knife. Garnish each slice with chocolate sprinkles, a slice of banana and a maraschino cherry before serving.

My kids are crazy about this dessert. We don’t make it that often, but when we do…it’s happy smiles all around.

You can also check out these other delicious recipes:
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  1. Lisa says

    February 19, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    looks soo gooddddd

    Reply
  2. Brenda says

    February 19, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Y U M ! ! ! Pinned 😉 Thanks for sharing, Angie!!

    Hope you're having a fantastic start to your week!
    Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com

    Reply
  3. Feral Turtle says

    February 19, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    These look delicious! Pinning this to make someday! Cheers.

    Reply
  4. Jo-Anna@APrettyLife says

    February 19, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    This dessert looks and sounds so delicious! My kids would love it!

    Reply
  5. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says

    February 19, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    I love that you have this recipe from a cookbook you received as a gift! That makes it extra special! Love that you have all the flavors of a banana split in a bar!!! Would love if shared this at Saturday Share With Us!
    http://www.lemonsforlulu.com/2013/02/16/saturday-share-with-us-link-party-2/

    Reply
  6. Robyn says

    February 19, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    Thats looks heavenly delicious!..It's just me and hubby and he shouldn't have things like this but, I think I will write this down because something like this once in a while isn't going to hurt anyone. Thanks so much for sharing these! 🙂
    Robyn

    Reply
  7. Lauren says

    February 20, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    My husband and my dad would love these, I think. I might just have to make these for them soon. I'm pinning for future reference.

    I'd be thrilled if you'd link up at this week's Off the Hook!

    Reply
  8. JoKnows says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    That looks incredible Angie. I do hope that spring comes soon. 😉 I am ready for warm days and cold desserts! Jo

    Reply
  9. Pam List says

    February 21, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    looks pretty darn good,

    Pam

    Reply
  10. Cindy says

    February 21, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    I can see why your family loves this recipe! It sounds scrumptious!!!
    I will pin it and hopefully I can make it soon.
    Hugs, Cindy

    Reply
  11. Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says

    February 22, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    Just saw your link over at Somewhat Simple’s link party and wanted to come over and check out your recipe! It looks so yummy!

    I'd love for you to link up a few recipes at my weekend link party that is going on right now @The Weekend re-Treat!

    Hope to see you there!

    Reply
  12. Jenn says

    February 23, 2013 at 2:54 am

    This is exactly what I need for that banana craving I have been having today!

    Reply
  13. חתולי8 says

    February 23, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    Who needs a hot summer day? yes, you, at the right side of the world 🙂
    you can take all the summer from here….
    that looks delicious. I will make this winter on spoon…..
    🙂
    Lior

    Reply
  14. Amy @ A Blossoming Life says

    February 24, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    I'm in love! I pretty much love anything banana split! I can't wait to try these! I would love if you would share this over at my blog hop http://www.ablossominglife.com/2013/02/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop-12.html

    Reply
  15. kamrun nahar says

    February 25, 2013 at 3:13 am

    That looks so good..

    Reply
  16. The "Home Girl" says

    February 25, 2013 at 3:40 am

    WOW! This looks wonderful! I'll bet it tasted as good as it looks too! Thanks for sharing! =D

    Reply
  17. Snap says

    February 25, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    I love banana splits. Definitely going to try this. Thank you!

    Reply
  18. Lisa says

    February 25, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    With desserts my motto is go big or go home – these go BIG! Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven to say hi.
    xo,
    Lisa

    Reply
  19. Cheryl Kirkness says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:24 am

    Oh yum! This looks SO good! my family made a recipe book for my wedding shower too and I loved it! I was so touched that so many people would get together to do something so sweet for me.

    Reply
  20. Bev Carter says

    February 26, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    This looks so yummy! I used to make something like this years ago, and I do mean awhile back. It was great, can't wait to try yours.
    Bev

    Reply
  21. Cherry says

    February 27, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    Visiting from The Creative Spark linkup – these look so delicious! And definitely looks like a taste of spring/summer …

    Reply
  22. Nancy says

    March 2, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Looks like a beautiful dessert!

    Reply
  23. Heather SettingforFour says

    March 3, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    Wow! Now I'm starving!! 😀 Thanks so much for sharing this delish dessert at Project Inspired!

    Reply
  24. preeti says

    March 6, 2013 at 5:56 am

    Wow,these banana split bars are looking so delicious.perfect food item for kids party.Thanks for sharing. I would definitely like to try this recipe.

    Los Angeles Birthday Parties

    Reply
  25. Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    March 23, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    Who doesn't like a banana split and these are even bars! Yum!

    Reply
  26. Rachel Page says

    March 25, 2013 at 4:39 am

    It looks so tempting!

    Reply
  27. Angela LeMoine says

    May 18, 2013 at 2:48 am

    Hi! Love your blog!!! Just stopping by from Six Sisters Stuff Blog Hop! Now following along!!! Would love for you to stop by my blog, LeMoine Family Kitchen, http://lemoinefamilykitchen.blogspot.com

    Reply
  28. Cathy says

    May 18, 2013 at 5:28 am

    Yum! Hopping over from Six Sisters Hop!

    Come party with APIMP!

    I would love for you to share and link up at my TGIF Link Party.

    http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/2013/05/tgif-link-party-3.html

    Hugs, Cathy

    Reply
  29. Ashleys Dandelion Wishes says

    June 19, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    This looks super yummy! I would love it if you would come and link this up at my link party
    Dandelion Wishes Wednesday. I'm also pinning this 🙂

    Reply
  30. Bev Carter says

    June 20, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    These look yummy! Can't wait to try them.
    Have a wonderful week,
    Bev
    @ Eclectic Red Barn

    Reply
  31. Lizbeth McGow says

    June 27, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    Almost too pretty to eat…But I said Almost, lol…thanks for sharing looks delicious. Came over from the French Country Cottage Party!

    Reply
  32. Ivy and Elephants says

    June 29, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Oh boy…totally writing this down. Delish!

    Reply
  33. Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    Hi, Angie! Stopping by to let you know that I featured your incredible Banana Split Bars on my blog today! http://www.chattingoverchocolate.com/2013/07/banana-splits-dozen-pinteresting-ways.html … Thanks so much for sharing this fantastic recipe!! 🙂

    Reply
  34. Pippi21 says

    July 6, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    There are 7 of us ladies/neighbors that celebrate birthdays by hosting dessert parties. This would be an easy and yet delicious dessert to serve. Thanks for sharing your recipe and beautiful photo!

    Reply
  35. Pippi21 says

    July 7, 2014 at 8:00 am

    What size can of pineapple tidbits? Also when you list icing sugar, do you mean 10X or confectionary sugar? Boy, does this sound yummy!Bet it makes a beautiful presentation too! Can't wait to make it and that will be soon.

    Reply
  36. Paula Schuck says

    March 27, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    OH my gosh how have I missed this all this time. I need to make this one asap. Thanks for the great ideas. My kids would gobble these up fast. Actually they'd be great for a pool party at end of year.

    Reply

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