Recipes For the Soul Forum Banana Trifle

  When summertime is around the corner, it helps to have a simple standby for those picnics and gatherings. This banana trifle has plenty of appeal. Try it for yourself.

Ingredients       
 1/4 lb. plain cake    
1 small box peach flavor gelatin    
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple   
 Milk, with pineapple juice, to equal 2 cups    
1 small box instant vanilla pudding    
3 bananas    
1 cup frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed  

Methods/steps  
Slice plain cake and place in bottom of glass 8-inch square dish. Mix 1/2 cup boiling water with gelatin. When dissolved, pour over cake. Drain juice from crushed pineapple and reserve and place pineapple over cake and gelatin. Combine pineapple juice with enough milk to equal 2 cups and mix with instant pudding. Pour over cake, gelatin and pineapple. Slice bananas, covering top. Place whipped topping over bananas and spread to cover entire trifle.   You don't have to feel guilty about satisfying your sweet tooth. Enjoy these diet-friendly offerings.