Banana Ambrosia
Elevate your dessert game with Banana Ambrosia, a timeless tropical treat brimming with vibrant flavors and textures. This no-cook recipe combines ripe bananas, juicy orange segments, and sweet pineapple chunks with a creamy sour cream and honey dressing for the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Shredded coconut and fluffy mini marshmallows add a delightful chew, while optional pecans bring a nutty crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled, this fruity ambrosia is a refreshing side dish or light dessert ideal for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or sunny day picnics. Garnish with maraschino cherries for a burst of color and enjoy a taste of paradise in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 2 cups orange segments
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 8 maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and slice the bananas into 1/4-inch rounds. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the orange segments, pineapple chunks, shredded coconut, and mini marshmallows.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and honey until smooth. This will be the dressing.
Carefully fold the sliced bananas into the fruit mixture in the large bowl.
Pour the sour cream and honey dressing over the fruit mixture and gently stir to coat all ingredients evenly.
If using, fold in the chopped pecans for added texture and flavor.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, garnish with maraschino cherries for a vibrant presentation (optional).
Serve chilled and enjoy your Banana Ambrosia as a refreshing side dish or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3683 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.0 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.3 g | 346% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 463 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 654.5 g | 238% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.0 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 420.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2833 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
