Banana Split

There’s nothing like a classic Banana Split on a hot summer day! Bananas stuffed with three types of ice cream including strawberry, chocolate and vanilla, that’s topped with three types of sauce including strawberry, chocolate and pineapple. Then add the whipped cream, maraschino cherries and walnuts to top it off. This classic All-American dessert is an all-time favorite!

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We are treating ourselves today with homemade banana splits! How long has it been since you’ve indulged in this classic dessert? It’s a special day when we make this at our house – the kids love them and they are super fun to make!

I shared banana split ice cream and a trifle a few years ago, and I realized recently I hadn’t shared the inspiration – a real banana split dessert like you get at a soda shop.

You Will Love This Recipe!

• We’re sticking with the classic ice cream scoops – one each of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry!
• They are topped with three kinds of sauces along with plenty of whipped topping.
• It’s all stuffed between two banana slices and garnished with chopped nuts and, of course, a cherry on top!
• What I love best about this treat is that you can can make some of the components from scratch or make it really easy and just use store-bought ingredients.

So, grab your spoons and get ready to dig in – the summer will be a whole lot sweeter with this treat!

Ingredients

• One ripe banana
• Ice cream – feel free to use your favorite flavors or use chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.
• Sauces – I like pineapple sauce, strawberry sauce, and chocolate sauce.
• Whipped topping – Use canned to make it easy or make your own whipped cream!
• Chopped walnuts or peanuts
• Maraschino cherries

How to Make a Banana Split

Peel and slice the banana in half lengthwise so you have two long pieces. Place the banana in a dessert dish with one slice on each side.

Place three scoops of ice cream between the banana slices.

Spoon some pineapple sauce, strawberry sauce, and chocolate sauce over each scoop.

Decorate each scoop with whipped topping and a maraschino cherry.

Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top and serve!

Recipe Variations

The best thing about a homemade banana split is that you can customize it so it’s exactly how you like it! So, feel free to make swaps and get creative with the toppings. Here are some ideas you might like!

• Ice Cream: So many options! The skies the limit here, and there are no rules. Love cookies and cream, cake batter, or cookie dough ice cream? Go ahead and add them to your split. Sometimes we use rainbow ice cream, which the kiddos LOVE!
• Sauces: Any fruit sauces will work – sometimes I switch the strawberry for blueberry sauce! Or use just one sauce that you really love, like hot fudge or caramel sauce, and skip the others.
• Nuts: If you don’t like them you can leave them out.

Pro Tip: For parties, set up a Banana Split Bar for your guests! Use my build your own sundae bar as a guide and let everyone build their own special banana split.

You’ll feel like a kid again when you make a banana split! It’s so fun to share with the family – I mean, it’s ice cream, bananas, and whipped cream! Gather up the ingredients and surprise your family this week – they will love it.

More Classic Desserts!

• Learn how to make the best Milkshake in three different flavors!
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a dessert that never goes out of style.
• Homemade apple pie filling and a flaky, delicious crust makes the best Apple Pie. This one is a family favorite!
• No one can resist homemade Strawberry Shortcakes! You will love this recipe with flaky homemade biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
• Buster Bar Dessert is an easy Dairy Queen copycat recipe! Ice cream, fudge sauce, and a delicious crust is a great dessert bar for the summer.
• Cool off this summer with a thick and creamy banana milkshake that’s ready in minutes.

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Banana Split

All-American dessert for summer! This banana split have three different flavors of ice cream, sauce and is topped with whipped cream, maraschino cherries and walnuts!

Prep:10 minutes mins

Total:10 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 medium ripe banana peeled and cut lengthwise
• ▢ 1 scoop vanilla
• ▢ 1 scoop chocolate ice cream
• ▢ 1 scoop strawberry ice cream
• ▢ 1 Tbsp strawberry sauce
• ▢ 1 Tbsp chocolate syrup
• ▢ 1 Tbsp pineapple sauce
• ▢ 3 maraschino cherries
• ▢ Whipped Topping for topping
• ▢ Chopped roasted peanuts or walnuts for topping

Instructions

• Place the banana in a dessert dish with one slice on each side.
• Place scoops of ice cream between bananas.
• Top the vanilla ice cream with pineapple sauce, top the strawberry ice cream with strawberry sauce and top the chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce.
• Top each scoop of ice cream with whipped topping and a maraschino cherry.
• Sprinkle peanuts or walnuts on top.
• Serve immediately.

Tips

RECIPE VARIATIONS

The best thing about a homemade banana split is that you can customize it so it’s exactly how you like it! So, feel free to make swaps and get creative with the toppings. Here are some ideas you might like!

• Ice Cream: So many options! The skies the limit here, and there are no rules. Love cookies and cream, cake batter, or cookie dough ice cream? Go ahead and add them to your split. Sometimes we use rainbow ice cream, which the kiddos LOVE!
• Sauces: Any fruit sauces will work – sometimes I switch the strawberry for blueberry sauce! Or use just one sauce that you really love, like hot fudge or caramel sauce, and skip the others.
• Nuts: If you don’t like them you can leave them out.

Pro Tip: For parties, set up a Banana Split Bar for your guests! Use my build your own sundae bar as a guide and let everyone build their own special banana split.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 1775kcal (89%), Carbohydrates: 194g (65%), Protein: 17g (34%), Fat: 46g (71%), Saturated Fat: 29g (181%), Cholesterol: 149mg (50%), Sodium: 362mg (16%), Potassium: 1442mg (41%), Fiber: 6g (25%), Sugar: 111g (123%), Vitamin A: 1751IU (35%), Vitamin C: 23mg (28%), Calcium: 580mg (58%), Iron: 4mg (22%)

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