If you have ever wondered how to make a Banana Split, this recipe is for you. This last minute dessert idea is made with simple ingredients.
It isn’t even summer here yet, and it is getting so HOT.
We brought our fans out of storage, and are slowly putting our sweaters and warm clothes away.
So naturally, I don’t want to turn on the oven at all. It’s going to be this Banana Split on repeat for the next couple of months.
What do you need to make a Banana Split?
This recipe is so versatile, you can customize it to however you like. But this is how I make mine:
- banana
- vanilla bean ice cream
- caramel sauce
- peanuts
- maraschino cherries
- That’s it!
Can you make this ahead of time?
I wouldn’t recommend it. The banana will get brown, and the ice cream will melt unless you store it in the freezer.
I WOULD recommend laying out a Banana Split toppings station if you are making more than one so that people can easily top their dessert with their favourite toppings. Plus, it is so quick and easy to make, there is really no need to make it ahead of time.
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Banana Split
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana
- 3 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
- 1 Tbsp caramel sauce
- 1-2 Tbsp dry roasted peanuts
- 3 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Slice the banana lengthwise and place on a long plate.
- Add the 3 scoops of ice cream along the banana. Drizzle with the caramel sauce and sprinkle with peanuts.
- Place 1 maraschino cherry on each scoop of ice cream. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- The more toppings on this banana split the better.
- Goes great with this Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
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Such an easily overlooked dessert, but what a classic!! Thanks for the reminder – this is a perfect summer break treat for my kiddos, they will be sooooo excited 🙂
Agree! So good for the summer 🙂
I haven’t had a banana split in ages. It really is a perfect last minute dessert. Thanks for the inspiration!
Agree 😉
Banana Splits are so much fun to make and eat. So many options to make a simple delicious dessert or a more elaborate fancy split for yourself or as a dessert bar at a party.
Agree! SO good 🙂
I don’t remember the last time I had a banana split.
I admit, that I overlooked this dessert, but I can say that this is one of the most delicious desserts I have ever eaten in my whole life. It is so easy and delicious, and I am sure everyone will love this.
It’s such a good dessert!
Wow! Suddenly I have a banana split craving! Thanks for this recipe it looks so good!
I’m always craving it these days 🙂
Such a classic recipe that honestly is timeless! Simple ingredients that are just so scrumptious!
Agree! So good 🙂
Thanks for taking me back to my childhood! This recipe is a classic, I’m making it for my grandkids this weekend!
Yay!! Let me know how it goes!!
I have not had a banana split in so long and this recipe inspired me to make this classic treat immediately, it also came out so good!
Yay! So glad!
I have not had a banana split since I was a kid and this recipe brought back so many fond memories. I loved it with all vanilla ice cream too!
Same here 🙂
This is my favorite summer dessert! It is so easy to make!
Me too!
You can never go wrong with a banana split! A great summer treat! Thanks for the recipe share!
Agree!! One of my favourite things to make! Thanks so much Ann 🙂
Wow! This is such a great-looking dessert! I just love the awesome presentation. It makes any food so enticing and tempting! Plus this look definitely delicious and very tasty! Loved it!
It’s so good, right? 😉