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Classic Banana Split

Apr 10, 2026 | 5:00 AM

Ingredients

  • 1 banana, peeled and split lengthwise
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
  • 1 scoop chocolate ice cream
  • 1 scoop strawberry ice cream
  • 3 tbsp chocolate syrup
  • 3 tbsp strawberry syrup
  • 3 tbsp pineapple topping (crushed pineapple or sauce)
  • Whipped cream
  • 2–3 maraschino cherries
  • 2 tbsp chopped nuts (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep the banana
Slice the banana in half lengthwise and place the two halves on either side of a long dish or bowl.

2. Add the ice cream
Place one scoop of each ice cream flavor in a row between the banana halves (traditionally: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry).

3. Add the toppings
Spoon chocolate syrup over the chocolate scoop, strawberry syrup over the strawberry scoop, and pineapple topping over the vanilla scoop.

4. Top with whipped cream
Add a generous swirl of whipped cream on top of each scoop.

5. Finish with cherries and extras
Place a cherry on each whipped cream mound. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and sprinkles if desired.