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BANANA SPLIT RECIPES

Scroll down for a variety of traditional style banana split recipes as well as some unconventional variations on the banana split. Email us your favorite banana split recipe at [email protected] and we’ll add it to the list.

Traditional Banana Split Recipes

Banana Split Recipe # 1
Ingredients

1/2 cup vanilla ice cream

1/2 cup chocolate ice cream

1/2 cup strawberry ice cream

1 large banana

2 tablespoons chocolate syrup (or Hot Fudge)

2 tablespoons strawberry ice cream topping (or fresh strawberries)

2 tablespoons crushed pineapple

2 tablespoons walnut ice cream topping

whipped cream

cherries
Directions
Line up ice cream scoops next to each other in an oval deep dish or a banana boat. Cut the ends of the banana off (about 1/4 inch). Slice in half longways. Pop each half of the banana out of the peel onto each side of the ice cream row, pressing down and in a little so it'll stay put. Top the vanilla ice cream with the pineapple, the chocolate with the chocolate syrup and the strawberry with the strawberry sauce. Spoon the wet walnuts over all three scoops of ice cream. Top each scoop with some whipped cream and a cherry for each.

Banana Split Recipe # 2
Ingredients

1 banana, split lengthwise

1 scoop each vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream

chocolate syrup

marshmallow creme

strawberry syrup

whipped cream

chopped nuts

maraschino cherries
Directions
Place banana slices against sides of long, narrow, shallow dish. Place scoops of ice cream in a row between banana slices. Squirt chocolate syrup on vanilla and strawberry on strawberry. Spoon marshmallow creme over chocolate. Top each mound with whipped cream. Sprinkle with nuts and top each with a cherry.

Banana Split Recipe # 3
Ingredients

1 ripe banana

3 scoops ice cream one of each vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry

1 tablespoon chocolate sauce

1 tablespoon butterscotch sauce

1 tablespoon strawberry sauce

whipped cream

1 tablespoon crushed mixed nuts

2-3 maraschino cherries

2 wafers, to serve
Directions
Cut the banana in half lengthwise and put it in a long, shallow, glass dish. Put 3 scoops ice cream, in different flavors, down the length of the banana, between the two halves and sitting above them. Drizzle the 3 sauces over the top. Spoon the whipped cream around the base of the dish and over the ice cream. Sprinkle sundae with chopped nuts and top with cherries. If using wafers, set them in the ice cream at a jaunty angle.

Banana Split Recipe # 4
Ingredients

1 scoop each, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream

3 to 4 tablespoons each, pineapple, chocolate and strawberry sundae sauces

1 small to medium-sized ripe banana, peeled and cut lengthwise

Lightly sweetened whipped cream, maraschino cherries and chopped nuts (optional) for garnish
Directions
Place the scoops of ice cream in a row in a classic "boat" or other suitable dessert dish. Top the vanilla ice cream with the pineapple sauce, the chocolate ice cream with the chocolate sauce and the strawberry ice cream with the strawberry sauce. Flank the ice cream scoops with the banana halves. Top the scoops with dollops (or squirts) of whipped cream. Add the cherries and chopped nuts, as desired.

Banana Split Recipe # 5
Ingredients

1 ripe banana

3 scoops good-quality ice cream, slightly softened (your choice of flavors)

2 to 3 Tbsp. raspberry topping, warm or cold

2 to 3 Tbsp. good-quality caramel or butterscotch topping, slightly warmed

2 to 3 Tbsp. hot fudge sauce, slightly warmed

whipped cream

chocolate sprinkles

a maraschino cherry or two
Directions
Rinse and dry the banana, then peel it. Split the banana in half vertically (the long way), and place each half on an opposite side of your dish, seed side in. Working quickly, place three scoops of ice cream in a row, between the banana halves. Top each scoop with a different topping. Garnish the banana split with lightly sweetened whipped cream (use it judicially here—you don't want to cover up too much of the pretty effect of the toppings over the ice creams). Sprinkle the whipped cream lightly with chocolate sprinkles, then top with a maraschino cherry or two.

Banana Split Recipe # 6
Ingredients

1 banana

3 scoops of ice cream (Any flavors - vanilla is traditional)

walnuts packed in a syrup (in a jar)

whipped cream

chocolate syrup

sprinkles

2 red maraschino cherries
Directions
You need some type of long individual "boat" type of dish for a nice presentation. Peel the banana and slice it lengthwise so you have two long halves. Lay the halves, flat side up, in the dish. I use put on three scoops of ice cream. Choose your own flavors but vanilla tends to be traditional. A vanilla and strawberry blend also works well. You also need "wet nuts". These are walnuts packed in a syrup (in a jar). They're sold in supermarkets with the cones, sprinkles and other ice cream fixings. Put a few spoonsful of nuts over the ice cream. Layer on the whipped cream. I use three mounds of whipped cream, one on top of each scoop of ice cream. You can also drizzle some chocolate syrup gently over the whipped cream as well as sprinkles. Top with some red maraschino cherries.

Banana Split Recipe # 7
Ingredients

1 banana

3 balls of vanilla ice cream

whipping cream (sugar optional)

melted semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate sauce

slivered blanched almonds for decoration
Directions
Whip cream - sugar optional. Cut the banana in two long parts, place them on a plate. Add vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, decorate with melted chocolate and slivered almonds.

Banana Split Variation Recipes

Banana Split Recipe # 8
Ingredients

2 bananas, halved lengthwise

1/2 pint vanilla ice cream

1 pint blackberries, picked over and washed

1 pint raspberries, picked over and washed

chocolate sauce, store bought or home made

1 cup peanuts
Directions
Place the bananas in a large dish. Scoop 3 to 4 balls of ice cream onto the bananas. Top with the berries, chocolate sauce, and peanuts.

Banana Split Recipe # 9
Ingredients

4 bananas, peeled, split lengthwise

8 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar

whipping cream

2 tablespoons dark rum

4 slices purchased banana bread or pound cake, toasted

4 scoops vanilla ice cream

4 scoops chocolate ice cream

4 scoops chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream

1 cup pecans, toasted

purchased chocolate syrup

sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
Directions
Preheat broiler. Place banana halves, cut side up, on baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon sugar. Broil bananas until sugar melts and darkens, about 2 minutes. Set bananas aside. Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream, dark rum, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in large bowl until peaks form. Place 1 slice banana bread in each of 4 banana split dishes. Place 1 banana half on each side of bread, parallel to long sides of dish. Top bread with 1 scoop of each ice cream. Sprinkle with pecans and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Top bananas with dollop of rum-whipped cream and sprinkle of coconut.

Banana Split Recipe # 10
Ingredients

1 medium kiwifruit, peeled, chopped (2/3 cup)

1 medium orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped (1/2 cup)

½ cup sliced strawberries

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 teaspoons sugar

½ teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

3 medium bananas

1 ½ quarts (6 cups) vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt

½ cup whipped cream topping in aerosol can

chocolate sprinkles

6 maraschino cherries with stems
Directions
In 1-quart saucepan, mix kiwifruit, orange, strawberries, lime juice, sugar and gingerroot. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, just until warm. Cut each banana crosswise in half; cut each half lengthwise in half. Divide frozen yogurt among 6 serving dishes. Arrange 2 banana pieces in each dish on either side of frozen yogurt. Spoon fruit salsa over frozen yogurt. Garnish with whipped cream topping, chocolate sprinkles and cherries.

Banana Split Recipe # 11
Ingredients

vanilla ice cream

banana slices

HERSHEY'S classic caramel topping

whipped cream

strawberry
Directions
Place scoops of vanilla ice cream in shallow sundae dish. Toss banana slices in caramel topping; spoon around base of ice cream. Drizzle sundae with additional caramel topping. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberry.

Banana Split Recipe # 12
Ingredients

1 small ripe banana, peeled

1 small scoop fat-free or low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt (about 3 tablespoons)

1 small scoop fat-free or low-fat strawberry frozen yogurt (about 3 tablespoons)

1/3 cup sliced fresh strawberries or blueberries

2 tablespoons all-fruit strawberry fruit spread

1 teaspoon hot water

2 tablespoons low-fat granola cereal

1 maraschino cherry (optional)
Directions
Split banana in half lengthwise. Place in shallow bowl; top with frozen yogurt and strawberries. Combine fruit spread and water in small bowl; mix well. Spoon over yogurt; sprinkle with granola. Top with cherry, if desired.

Breakfast Banana Split # 1
Ingredients

2 ice-cream scoops of cooked oatmeal

1 banana -- sliced lengthwise

strawberry sauce

blueberry sauce

chopped nuts to taste
Directions
Using a suitable banana split dish, add oatmeal. Place one banana slice along each lengthwise edge of the dish. Top one scoop of oatmeal with strawberry sauce and the other with blueberry sauce. Sprinkle nuts over topping.

Breakfast Banana Split # 2
Ingredients

2 small bananas

8 oz. non-fat or low-fat vanilla yogurt

2 cups unsweetened frozen blueberries

1 tsp. granulated sugar

2 Tbsp. water

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Heat frozen blueberries, sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer until the blueberry sauce thickens, about five minutes. Slice the bananas in half lengthwise and place each one in a bowl. Top each banana with 4 ounces of vanilla yogurt. Spoon the blueberry sauce over the vanilla yogurt. Top with chopped walnuts.

Bruleed Banana Split
Ingredients

1 banana, peeled and split lengthwise

1 1/2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar

1 scoop vanilla ice cream

1 scoop chocolate ice cream

1 scoop strawberry ice cream

chocolate sauce, for topping

caramel sauce, for topping

whipped cream, for topping

sprinkles, for topping

maraschino cherries, for topping

mint, garnish for topping
Directions
Preheat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lay the banana halves, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Sprinkle each half with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the brown sugar. Torch until sugar begins to bubble, or put under the broiler 4 to 5 inches from the heat about 2 minutes or until the sugar melts and starts to bubble. Watch closely to make sure they don't burn. Place the scoops of ice cream in a bowl or a long banana-split bowl and place the banana halves on either side. Top with chocolate and caramel sauces to taste, then the whipped cream, sprinkles and as many cherries as you can handle! Garnish with fresh mint.

Butterfinger Banana Split
Ingredients

4 bananas, ripe, peeled and haved lengthwise

12 scoops ice cream, different flavors

1 or 2 (2.1-ounce) Nestle Butterfinger Candy Bar, chopped

1 bottle Chocolate Flavor Nestle syrup, or strawberry flavor Nestle syrup

whipped cream for accompaniment

4 stemmed maraschino cherries
Directions
Arrange two banana halves in each of 4 ice cream dishes. Top each with three scoops ice cream. Sprinkle with chopped Butterfinger, then drizzle with Nesquik. Top with whipped cream and a cherry.

Tropical Banana Splits Low Calorie Recipe
Ingredients

1 cup fat-free passion fruit sorbet

1 cup fat-free raspberry sorbet

2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and each cut crosswise into eight slices

2 ripe medium bananas, peeled and each cut lengthwise in half, then

crosswise into quarters

1/4 cup shredded coconut

recipe makes four servings.
Directions
In small nonstick skillet, toast coconut over medium heat, stirring frequently. To serve, on each of four dessert plates (oval if possible) , arrange two banana quarters, cut sides up, on opposite sides of plate. Place 1/4-cup scoop each of passion fruit and raspberry sorbets between banana quarters. Top with four slices kiwifruit and sprinkle with 1-tablespoon toasted coconut.

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