The Banana Split, What a treat! This is just something that has to be enjoyed every once in while and there are all kinds of Flavors you can make this with too.

While the basic recipes is just a sliced in half Banana topped with Ice Cream & Sauces and maybe some Whipped Cream, some nuts added for crunch. You got so many Ice Cream options, so many Sauces and even different types of nuts or other toppings that can go on.

Bananas

It all starts with a Banana sliced down the length to create two halves that sit on the side of the dish. It’s just nice, taking a scoop of Ice Cream coated in sauce and a small morsel of Banana.

Ice Cream

The Classic version is made with Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry Ice Cream. With so many favors of Ice Cream, there are countless versions of this Iconic dish.

Frozen Yogurt

Frozen Yogurt can be used in place of Ice Cream or in combination. There are tons of Frozen Yogurt Flavors out there. Give it a Try.

Banana Split Sauces

Strawberry Sauce

A simple trick is to use Strawberry Jam and dilute it with a tiny bit of Water or Cream and use as a topping.

Pineapple Sauce

Made the same way as Strawberry Jam. Add chopped Pineapple, Water and Sugar. Then simmer until the desired consistency is reached.

Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup over the top for a Canadian Classic. Sometimes with Rice Krispies and/or whole or crumbled Maple Cookies. Did anyone else have this growing up? I loved it!

Banana Split Toppings

• Nuts (Crushed Peanuts or Walnuts)
• Rice Krispies or other Cereals
• Cherries
• Shredded Chocolate
• Chocolate Bars broken in pieces
• Marshmallows
• Cookies
• Crushed Ice Cream Cones
• Banana Chips
• Candy Sprinkles
• Whipped Cream

Banana Split Ideas

There are a lot of variations when it comes to Banana Splits. With all different kinds and flavors of Ice Cream and Yogurt Ice Cream to different types of Sauces that go on top. Even caramelizing the Bananas before plating. Sometimes nothing hits the spot quite like a well decorated tasty Banana Split or Sundae.

Chocolate Fudge Banana Split

This is in the style of a McDonalds Chocolate Fudge Sundae with a Banana. Served in a single serve Au Gratin dish.

Chocolate Caramel Banana Split

This is absolutely one of my favorites. I mean, both Chocolate & Caramel is just an addictive flavor.

I drizzle over more Chocolate than Caramel, or maybe at about 50/50. But you do you, add however much you like.

The Ice Cream & Soda Burn

One of my Favorite things to do after eating Ice Cream is to guzzle a tall glass of ice-cold Soda after eating this. My Kids and I used to make a game out of it. Who can guzzle the whole glass of Soda without stopping after eating Ice Cream. Oh, the Burn!