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Banana Split
The Banana Split is a classic dessert featuring a peeled banana sliced lengthwise and nestled alongside three scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream. Each scoop is topped with a distinct sauce—pineapple, chocolate, and strawberry—then garnished with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and finely chopped nuts for texture and sweetness. This layered combination creates a balance of creamy, fruity, and nutty flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
873 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 banana peeled and split lengthwise
- 1 coop vanilla ice cream
- 1 coop chocolate ice cream
- 1 coop strawberry ice cream
- 2 tablespoons pineapple sauce, or diced fresh
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup or hot fudge
- 2 tablespoons strawberry sauce or diced fresh strawberries
- Whipped Cream
- 3 maraschino cherries
- 2 tablespoons peanut or other nuts, finely chopped
Instructions
- Peel the banana and cut it in half lengthwise. Place the banana slices against the sides of a long, shallow dish.
- Place the scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream in a row between the banana slices.
- Drizzle the pineapple sauce (or spoon the fresh pineapple) over the vanilla ice cream. Drizzle the chocolate syrup or hot fudge over the chocolate ice cream. Drizzle the strawberry syrup (or spoon the fresh strawberries) over the strawberry ice cream.
- Top each scoop of ice cream with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Garnish with the chopped nuts and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings or different ice cream flavors to suit your preference.
Nutrition Information
Calories
873kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
144g
(48%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
186mg
(8%)
Potassium
1135mg
(24%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
68g
(136%)
Vitamin A
870IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
283mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 873
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 873kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 144g | 48% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 186mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 1135mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 68g | 136% |
| Vitamin A | 870IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 283mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.