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Banana creme pie is a classic no bake dessert that is quick to put together for short notice entertaining. It can also be customized to be healthier or to fit any diet than more typical pies - substitute sugar free pudding or switch to lactose free milk. What You Will Need 2-3 Ripe Bananas 1 Graham Cracker Crust  - Click Link for Recipe 1 Package of Vanilla Pudding (Can be Regular, Instant or Sugar Free) 2 C Milk (Can be Skim, 2%, or Whole) 9" Pie Pan While any brand and type of pudding works for this pie, we recommend using cook and serve pudding for best consistency. The cook and serve type sets up better than instant pudding. If you like, banana pudding can also be used. Vanilla is typical though as it serves as the cream flavor of the banana cream pie. Your choice of milk may also be used. We recommend 2% for best pie consistency, but anything from skim to whole milk or even heavy cream can be used to fit your family's needs and desires. Heavy cream creat...

Winter is upon us and nothing warms you up like a nice hearty soup. While soup in general is an affordable option, you can save even more money by making your own. If money isn't enough of a motivator for you, store bought soups are often high in sodium, lacking quality ingredients, and tend to leave you feeling hungry within a short period of time. By making your own soup you can control the ingredients and make it exactly to your liking. Soups are also great to make ahead and freeze for the future. Split pea soup is one of the heartier soups and will keep you full for hours. This budget friendly recipe is high in protein and fiber for only $0.42 / serving. It also freezes wonderfully since it is a creamy soup to start with - no need to worry about losing textures. The best part about this soup? It has only three ingredients and is a set it and forget it recipe. No time to cook?  Try this recipe in a  crockpot ! For full cost and nutrition facts, scroll to the bottom...