How to Make a Banana Split

Have you been craving a delicious ice cream treat with a touch of fruit? Read on to learn how to make a great banana split.

Introduction

Banana splits are a great dessert to have at anytime. Usually large enough to be shared, they are an excellent way to satisfy that ice cream craving.

Step 1: What You'll Need to Make a Banana Split

In order to make a fantastic banana split, you will need:

Banana Split Ingredients

Banana Split Equipment

  • Oval ice cream bowl
  • Ice cream scoop

Step 2: Make a Banana Split

  1. Unpeel the banana and cut it length-wise.
  2. Place one half on either side of the oval ice cream bowl.
  3. Put a scoop of each flavor of ice cream between the banana halves.
  4. Spoon hot fudge over the scoops of ice cream.
  5. Use additional fruit syrups to your liking. Traditional flavors are strawberry and pineapple.
  6. Finish your banana split with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkling of nuts and a cherry.

Step 3: Healthy Variation

Banana splits are by nature not very healthy. There are ways of making it somewhat better for you, yet still immensely enjoyable.

  1. Use low-fat or sugar-free ice-cream or low-fat frozen yogurt.
  2. Try sugar-free hot fudge.
  3. use fresh fruit toppings rather than fruit syrups.
  4. Top with fat-free whipped cream and almonds.

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