You've Never Seen A Banana Split Freeze-Dried Like THIS! Ep473

Just in time for the 4th of July weekend, we are upgrading a classic! Today we are making the ultimate Freeze-Dried Malted Banana Split Squares. Six years after my very first attempt at a freeze-dried banana split, this new-and-improved version brings a gourmet twist to a nostalgic summer favorite. We are creating three distinct layers—Chocolate, Strawberry, and French Vanilla—using a combination of instant pudding and Cool Whip to create a perfectly airy, melt-in-your-mouth "poor man's mousse." Each square features a fresh banana slice anchored at the bottom, packed with delicious malted milk powder, and completely sealed in a "chocolate armor" coating to lock in that incredible counter-top crunch. Whether you are looking for a unique holiday treat to share with family and friends or want to add a high-end dessert to your freeze-drying rotation, these are absolutely worth the effort! Let me know in the comments which flavor you would try first, and have a safe and wonderful Independence Day! 🎆 📝 THE RECIPES The "Ice Cream" Base Formula (Per Flavor Batch): 2 cups Cold Milk 1 box Instant Pudding Mix (3.9 oz Chocolate / 3.03 oz Sonic Strawberry Shake / Great Value French Vanilla) 2 tbsp Malted Milk Powder (Chocolate Ovaltine for the chocolate batch, Carnation Plain Malt for Strawberry & Vanilla) 1 cup Cool Whip (folded in gently) Fresh Bananas (cut into thin slices for the bottom of the molds) Bonus for Strawberry: Add 1/2 cup finely diced fresh strawberries into the mix. The "Banana Split" Coatings & Garnishes: Chocolate Squares: 2 packs (10 oz each) Great Value Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers + Crushed unsalted peanuts. Strawberry Squares: Choco Maker Strawberry Cream Candy Wafers + Crushed unsalted peanuts. Vanilla Squares: Hobby Lobby Salted Caramel Melting Wafers. The "Whipped Cream & Cherry" Topping: 1 pack (10 oz) Great Value Vanilla Melting Wafers (spooned on like a dollop) + Gurley's Golden Recipe Sweet Cherry Flavored Chips. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Introduction & 4th of July Holiday Project 00:00:45 - Prepping the Bananas & Square Molds 00:01:25 - Mixing the Chocolate Malt Mousse 00:04:38 - Filling the Molds & Avoiding Air Pockets 00:07:00 - Creating the Strawberry Shake Mix 00:08:32 - Mixing the French Vanilla Malt Layer 00:09:06 - Out of the Freeze Dryer & Packaging Strategy 00:10:38 - Dipping & Sealing the Chocolate Squares 00:12:35 - Adding the Peanut Topping 00:13:58 - Inspecting Coatings & Trimming Pin-Holes 00:17:22 - Simulating the Whipped Cream & Cherry Topping 00:20:24 - Coating the Strawberry Cream Squares 00:22:13 - Dipping the Salted Caramel Vanilla Squares 00:24:44 - The Final Banana Split Dish Presentation 00:26:15 - Official Taste Test & Review 00:28:35 - Channel Feedback & Taking a Week Off for the 4th Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @johninbibs   This is my amazon store link. I earn a small commission on qualified purchases: https://amzn.to/3Rr2U2l Topmylar.com is my source for the single meal pouches. They have offered you 2 codes for their website. For orders over 50.00 use Promo Code BIBS and save 5.00, this code can be uses as many times as you like. For large orders they are offering a single use Coupon Code BIBS10, This code saves 10% on your total order, it is a single use code so use it wisely. Freeze Drying Supplies has generously given me an affiliate link. His dividers can be found here: https://www.freezedryingsupplies.com/... My recipe books can be found by visiting https://www.lulu.com/search?page=1&q=... If you are in the market for a Harvest Right Freeze Drier please consider using my affiliate link. It will help my channel grow https://affiliates.harvestright.com/6... Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... #foodstorage #prepping #backpackingfood #dehydratedfood #emergencyfood #easyrecipe #survivalfood #longtermstorage #cheapmeals #budgetmeals #homemadefood #harvestright