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Classic Banana Split Dessert with Ice Cream and Toppings

Classic Banana Split

A timeless ice cream dessert featuring a split banana, three scoops of ice cream, flavorful syrups, and delicious toppings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Dessert dish
  • Ice cream scoop

Ingredients
  

Banana Split Base

  • 1 ripe banana sliced lengthwise
  • 3 scoops ice cream vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry

Toppings

  • chocolate syrup drizzled
  • pineapple topping drizzled
  • strawberry sauce drizzled
  • whipped cream for topping
  • crushed peanuts optional
  • 1 maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Slice the banana lengthwise and place both halves in a dessert dish.
  • Add three scoops of ice cream in between the banana slices.
  • Drizzle chocolate syrup, pineapple topping, and strawberry sauce over the ice cream.
  • Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts (if using).
  • Finish with a maraschino cherry on top. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Notes

Get creative with your banana split! Try swapping traditional ice cream flavors for salted caramel, coffee, or even matcha. Add extra toppings like cookie crumbles, pretzels, or fresh berries for a fun twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Banana Split, Ice Cream, Summer Dessert
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