Amazing 3-Ingredient Banana Treats

Turn a bunch of bananas into these simple treats. They're easy enough for kids to make and fun for the whole family to enjoy.

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Bananas take center stage in these five family-friendly recipes from Food Network Kitchen. Not only do they call for just three ingredients — they also require only five minutes of prep work.

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3-Ingredient Banana Icebox Cake

It's hard to believe a three-ingredient cake could be possible, let alone such a hit, until you try this one for yourself. Simply spread fresh whipped cream on the bottom of a cake pan lined with plastic wrap, then add a layer of sliced bananas and another layer of everyone's favorite childhood snack: animal crackers. Repeat the layers a second time, refrigerate overnight and serve.

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3-Ingredient Banana, Raspberry and Coconut "Ice Cream"

This banana- and coconut oil-based ice cream makes the perfect conclusion to a healthy weekend meal with the family. Swirl in a little bit of raspberry jam for a touch of color and added sweetness.

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2 (or 3!) Ingredient Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes

Next time the kids wake up asking for pancakes, try this easy, gluten-free option. The batter comes together with the help of just two eggs, a banana and some pumpkin pie spice (which is totally optional, if you want to make this recipe even fewer ingredients!). The recipe requires half the work of regular pancakes, with 10 times the flavor (plus an added nutritional boost, thanks to the bananas).

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3-Ingredient Banana Pudding

Break out the blender for this easy, creamy pudding recipe. Chocolate almond milk lends the pudding its rich flavor, and the banana gives it the perfect texture. Can you guess the third ingredient? One hint: It's a fiber- and protein-packed seed.

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3-Ingredient Banana Petit Fours

Switch up your family's after-dinner or snack routine by serving these adorable no-bake petit fours. Chunks of banana are spread with either peanut butter or chocolate-hazelnut spread, then topped with a hearty trail mix.

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