I would love to make these. Just a few questions though. First, do I have to use nuts in the bottom layer? I have children with nut allergies and need to avoid them! Could I just omit these, add more graham cracker or maybe add chocolate chips? Also, instead of the pudding mix, what about Bird's custard powder? I have used it in some recipes from Nigella Lawson and found this powder online. It has a wonderful flavor, but maybe not as sweet as the pudding mix. Thanks again PJ! I check out this blog daily, and most often times I am baking from this daily! My family thanks you too! Annie, you can certainly leave out the nuts; maybe you'd like to substitute Grapenuts cereal (lots of fiber, and it adds crunch); or coarsely ground (rather than finely ground) graham crackers. Chocolate chips would melt and wouldn't help the structure. And Bird's is certainly the #1 choice; I just didn't give it as an option because most people don't have it and don't know where to get it. And - thanks for your kind words... PJH

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