How to Make Mini Banana Splits

vanilla ice cream

🥗Healthier: frozen yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand ice cream

Frozen yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chocolate syrup

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate sauce

💰Cheaper: chocolate sauce mix

Dark chocolate sauce is lower in sugar.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is dairy-free.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds add crunch with fewer allergens.

Melt dark chocolate over low heat in a pot, using smaller pieces of chocolate bars.

Hollow out the center of the banana using a gadget or a melon baller and a spoon.

Ensure bananas are just a day off of green to be firm and easy to work with.

Scoop black raspberry ice cream into the hollowed-out banana using an ice teaspoon or any spoon.

Dip the filled banana into the melted chocolate to coat it.

Dip the chocolate-covered banana into sprinkles.

Place the dipped banana on a plate and put it back in the freezer to firm up the ice cream and harden the chocolate.

Once firm, garnish with whipped cream and top with a maraschino cherry.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens