Salted Caramel Banana Split Recipe

salted caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade caramel sauce with less sugar

💰Cheaper: store-bought caramel sauce

Homemade versions can reduce sugar and cost.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: aerosol whipped cream

Coconut whipped cream is lighter and dairy-free.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: toasted seeds

💰Cheaper: crushed graham crackers

Seeds provide crunch without allergens.

maraschino cherries

🥗Healthier: fresh cherries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Fresh cherries are lower in sugar.

Preheat oven to 220 degrees Celsius.

Lay the sliced bananas on a baking tray, cut side up, and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar.

Place under the grill for 3-5 minutes, or until caramelised. Remove from the oven and leave to set.

Set a pan over medium heat, then slightly toast the peanuts. Add the maple, then caramelise for a couple of minutes or until the maple has reduced and become sticky. Sprinkle with salt and set aside.

Arrange the cooked bananas on a plate. Add the scooped ice cream, then spoon over the caramel sauce and drizzle with chocolate.

Sprinkle over the caramelised peanuts and finish with a pinch of sea salt.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens