Indulge in the nostalgic charm of a **Traditional Banana Split**, a timeless dessert that combines the perfect medley of flavors and textures. This classic treat features a sweet, perfectly ripe banana cradling scoops of velvety vanilla, rich chocolate, and fruity strawberry ice cream. Each scoop is generously topped with ribbons of chocolate syrup, tropical pineapple, and succulent strawberry toppings. A cloud of whipped cream crowns this iconic sundae, sprinkled with crunchy chopped peanuts and finished with a trio of vibrant maraschino cherries. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook, single-serving dessert is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike. Whether you're hosting a retro dessert night or satisfying your sweet tooth, this banana split recipe delivers indulgence in every bite!
Peel the banana and slice it in half lengthwise.
Place the banana halves in a serving dish, arranging them on either side to form a cradle for the ice cream.
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a scoop of chocolate ice cream, and a scoop of strawberry ice cream between the banana halves.
Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the chocolate ice cream.
Spoon the pineapple topping over the vanilla ice cream.
Spoon the strawberry topping over the strawberry ice cream.
Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of each ice cream scoop.
Sprinkle the chopped peanuts evenly over the whipped cream and toppings.
Garnish with maraschino cherries, placing one on top of each dollop of whipped cream.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Traditional Banana Split!
Calories |
943 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 42.8 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 203 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.8 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1071 mg | 23% | |
*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.