15+ Banana Splits to Indulge In ASAP
If you want a frozen dessert that bring back all the childhood feels, reach for the banana split! A classic banana split calls for three scoops of ice cream sandwiched between two banana halves, and topped with plenty of indulgent sauces, whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and sometimes chopped nuts. While there's plenty to love about the traditional banana split, this indulgent dessert lends itself well to a wide range of variations. From our Grilled Banana Split and Caramelized Banana Split to Banana Split Cake and Boozy Banana Split Bites, you're sure to find the perfect banana split to savor tonight.
Banana Split Sundaes
Believe it or not, banana splits are a great way for children to have a well-balanced sweet treat. The secret? Go heavy on the fruit.
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Banana Splits
This classic banana split recipe features vanilla ice cream, bananas, maraschino cherries, sugared walnuts, and plenty of homemade strawberry sauce, chocolate sauce, and pineapple sauce. Top with whipped cream and serve in a fancy dish for extra presentation points.
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Mocha Banana Split
On a hot summer day, there's nothing better than a creamy, and deliciously sweet Mocha Banana Split. Make sure you love a kick of coffee flavor!
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Banana Split in a Cone
It's easy to enjoy all the wonderful flavors of a banana split served in a waffle cone, if that's how you roll. Place half of a banana in the cone, then scoop in ice cream. Drizzle with a little strawberry sauce (or jam), then top with whipped cream, pistachios, and a maraschino cherry.
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Grilled Banana Split
This is a fun mashup between banana pudding and a sundae. You could even get the kids involved with this. Grilling the banana adds a little flavor, while charring the vanilla wafers makes for an interesting texture—together, it's delicious. Banana pudding ice cream pulls everything together, so it's definitely worth buying.
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Hobo Banana Split
This easy foil packet dessert offers all of the classic banana split flavors you love, with added gooey richness from the grill. Each banana split packet only takes a few minutes on the grill and can be customized with your favorite toppings. It's a perfect budget-friendly dessert to make for casual backyard cookout, tailgate, or while camping.
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Banana-Split Cheesecake
This cheesecake has it all! Banana, chocolate, pineapple and strawberry are just a few of the flavors that stand out in this dessert reminiscent of your all-time favorite ice cream sundae.
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Caramelized Banana Split
Give your favorite ice cream treat a serious upgrade by caramelizing the bananas before building your sundae. Broiling the banana with brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon intensifies the fruit's sweetness and adds a layer of rich depth to your dessert. This recipe is for a single split, but is easily multiplied to serve more.
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Banana Split "Cake"
In the words of one fan, "I have co-workers who get down on their knees and beg me to make this!" Fix these delish treats and spread a little happiness.
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Best-Ever Banana Splits
What makes these banana splits from Sweet Rose Creamery in Santa Monica, California, so good is the insanely fudgy chocolate sauce coupled with the light, crunchy almond topping.
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Banana Split Ice-Cream Sandwiches
This, crisp vanilla cookies add a textural twist to conventional banana split ingredients in this delightful sweet treat.
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Caramelized Banana Sundae
With kicks of dark rum and ground cinnamon, this decadent dessert is a guaranteed to be a favorite. Treat yourself to this drool-worthy Caramelized Banana Sundae.
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Boozy Banana Split Bites
These banana split-inspired, vodka-soaked cherries are the perfect adult rendition of a childhood favorite.
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Banana Split Cake
Make a cake version of a banana split by stirring chopped pineapple, banana, and maraschino cherries into the cake batter and topping the cake with a sweet cream cheese frosting.
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Banana Split Cupcakes
This cupcake truly tastes like a banana split! You can add all your favorite toppings or just a few.
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Frozen Banana Split Squares
This delicious frozen layered dessert is an easy way to enjoy all your favorite banana split flavors without any of the guilt. Opting for fat-free strawberry ice cream, fat-free hot fudge topping, and fat-free whipped topping helps cut fat and calories without sacrificing flavor.
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Banana Split Waffle Cake
Talk about a birthday breakfast—inspired by the flavors of a classic ice cream treat, this impressive waffle stack makes for such a fun way to kick off an extra-special day. Using store-bought waffle mix keeps this decadent breakfast-for-dessert recipe easy to execute, while sprinkles, whipped cream, and a cherry on top make it feel like a total party on a plate.