Easy Banana Split Brownies

Easy Banana Split Brownies! Banana, freeze-dried strawberries and walnuts turn boxed brownie mix into something fun in these sundae-inspired fudgy brownies.

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When signs of spring begin cropping up outside, so do the outdoor activities. Cookouts, picnics and potlucks start filling up the weekends, and with them come the need for go-to recipes to share with family and friends.

There are times, though, that the week gets busy... or that I'm exhausted ... or that I just want to hit the "easy" button. Like, "please do most of the work for me" kind of easy. I'm sure you have those moments, too.

So, I'm going to tell you exactly how to prepare for these times: During your next trip to Walmart, take a little stroll down the baking aisle. Cruise over to the Pillsbury™ Gluten Free Premium Mixes... and stock. up. Then head home and put them in your pantry and be prepared to thank yourself the next time you need to make something on the fly.

Last week I mentioned how Pillsbury™ Gluten Free Premium Mixes have come in handy for the times that I've made treats for GF friends and family. With the amount of people that are choosing to go gluten free for allergy or diet purposes, making GF options is always smart when you're bringing food to a gathering. But sometimes I just don't have the time or energy to experiment with a bunch of different flours and binders to make sure that the finished product will be tasty {read: Not have the texture of a pencil eraser.}, so I appreciate the predictability of a boxed mix.

As much as I love the classics {cookies, brownies, sheet cake, etc.}, I always like to bring something original and creative to the party. You know me... I can never leave well enough alone. My friends would probably take my temperature and tell me to lie down if I showed up to a party with plain brownies. {Not that there's anything wrong with plain brownies. I'm a fan.}

So, Banana Split Brownies it is. Because who doesn't love something inspired by ice cream when the weather heats up?

These brownies look complex, but they are SO EASY to make thanks to starting off with a box of Pillsbury™ Gluten Free Premium Brownie Mix. Freeze dried strawberries give these rich chocolate treats just the right amount of fruity tartness, and whole bananas {cut lengthwise just like a real Banana Split} can be found in each fudgey bite, while walnuts lend some texture and crunch.

Just look at that banana peeking out! <3

The toppings are completely optional, of course... but how can you resist all the classic Banana Split fixin's? They're the perfect way to invite some customized DIY decorating to take place!

Springtime is here, so take my advice and squirrel away a few boxes of Pillsbury™ Gluten Free Premium Mixes {and earn 75 cents cash back with Ibotta in the process} for the times when you need to "mix up a moment!"