Best 8 Skinny Banana Split Recipes

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The classic banana split is a decadent treat that is typically high in both calories and fat. However, it is possible to enjoy a guilt-free version of this delicious dessert by making a few simple substitutions. With a few clever swaps, you can create a skinny banana split that is just as satisfying as the original, without all of the added sugar and fat. Read on to learn how to make a skinny banana split that is sure to become a favorite in your home.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TINY BANANA SPLITS



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These fun little guys will totally satisfy a banana split craving - even without the ice cream. They're super simple to make and perfect for a kids' party!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 small bananas
1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons pineapple preserves
12 maraschino cherries, halved
Multicolored tiny nonpareil sprinkles, for decorating

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment. Put the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl, and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth. Transfer the melted chocolate to a mug.
  • Put the walnuts in another small bowl. Peel the bananas, trim the ends and cut each into six 2-inch pieces. Dip each piece halfway into the chocolate, and let any excess drip off. Roll the chocolate-dipped ends in walnuts, then set them on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate to set the chocolate. (The bananas can be refrigerated up to 2 hours.)
  • Whip the cream in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Add the preserves, and stir to incorporate. Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe a star-shaped dollop on top of each banana. Garnish with a piece of cherry and sprinkles.

TINY BANANA SPLITS



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 16m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bananas
1 cup each vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream
Chocolate Syrup, recipe follows
Strawberry Sauce, recipe follows
Pineapple Topping, recipe follows
Crushed nuts
Whipped cream
Maraschino cherries
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 pint strawberries, rinsed, dried, and tops removed
1/2 cup sugar
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into large dice (or 3 cups canned or frozen pineapple)
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Halve bananas, then cut into quarters. Place 3 segments into each serving dish. Using a melon baler to achieve "tiny" scoops, place a scoop of each flavor of ice cream on top of the banana. (Ice cream may be scooped ahead of time and refrozen. This will help the ice cream to hold its shape.)
  • Drizzle a little bit of each sauce over the ice cream and sprinkle with crushed nuts, whipped cream, and top it off with a maraschino cherry.
  • Break up or chop the chocolate and place it in a bowl. Melt in microwave on low power, stirring every 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
  • Using a fork, mash strawberries with sugar in a bowl until well mixed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Puree pineapple and sugar in food processor or blender until slightly chunky. Refrigerate until ready to use.

BANANA SPLIT DESSERT (4 POINTS * LOW FAT & LOW SUGAR)



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Here's a lower-fat and sugar version of the popular Banana Split Dessert. One serving has approx 194 calories and 6 grams of fat. That's about 4 weight watcher's points.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Gelatin

Time 1h20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups low fat graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoons reduced fat margarine, melted
1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup nonfat milk, cold
2 (3 ounce) packages sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
4 medium bananas, sliced
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened crushed canned pineapple, drained
8 ounces fat-free cool whip
3 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
10 maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs and margarine; press on the bottom of a 9 x 13 dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, combine the milks and the pudding mixes and whisk for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Spread pudding evenly over crust. Layer with bananas, drained pineapple and then whipped topping.
  • Sprinkle with nuts; drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with cherries.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Cut into 15 servings.

QUICK BANANA SPLITS



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Quick Banana Splits are a simple but special way to serve ice cream. The recipe comes from Doreen Stein of Ignace, Ontario.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium bananas
1 pint vanilla ice cream
Chocolate syrup or ice cream topping
Chopped nuts
Maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Slice bananas into four dessert dishes. Top each with 1/2 cup of ice cream. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Sprinkle with nuts; top with cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOMEMADE BANANA SPLIT



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A nice yummy homemade banana split perfect for the whole family or just you.

Provided by gabrielle999

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 (1/4 cup) scoops vanilla ice cream, or to taste
2 almonds, chopped
1 fresh strawberry, sliced
1 banana, sliced
3 maraschino cherries
2 tablespoons whipped cream, or to taste
2 tablespoons strawberry syrup, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place ice cream scoops in a row in an oblong dish. Sprinkle almonds around the ice cream, then strawberry slices, and then banana slices. Place 1 cherry on top of each ice cream ball except the middle one. Put whipped cream on the middle ice cream scoop and top with remaining cherry. Drizzle with strawberry syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.7 calories, Carbohydrate 80.4 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 122.4 mg, Sugar 58.5 g

BANANA SPLIT PIE



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How to Thaw Cool-Whip Whipped Topping: The best way to thaw frozen COOL WHIP Topping is in its container in the refrigerator. Depending on the size of the tub you have, the thawing time varies. Recommended thawing times are: 8-oz. tub-4 hours; 12-oz. tub-5 hours; 16-oz. tub-6 hours. We DO NOT recommend thawing COOL WHIP Topping in the microwave.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) JELL-O® Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, divided
1 medium ripe banana, sliced
1 carton (8 ounces) Cool Whip® Whipped Topping, thawed and divided
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread 1-1/2 cups onto the bottom of crust. Top with strawberries and banana slices. Add half the whipped topping to the remaining pudding mixture; stir gently until well blended. Spread over fruit. Spread remaining whipped topping over pie to within 1 in. of edge of crust. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Top with remaining strawberries and the pecans. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts :

BANANA SPLIT ON A STICK RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bananas, chopped nut, chocolate, whipped cream, maraschino cherry

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bananas
1 cup chopped nut, we used pecans
1 cup chocolate, melted
whipped cream
maraschino cherry, or toppings of your choice

Steps:

  • Slice a banana into thirds, and then cut each segment in half lengthwise.
  • On a parchment paper-lined sheet tray, place a tablespoon of chopped nuts in a small circle shape.
  • Pour a tablespoon of melted chocolate over the top of the nuts. Lay a popsicle stick on the chocolate, and top the stick with additional melted chocolate.
  • Add two halves of sliced banana facing upwards in the melted chocolate. Repeat with all the other banana splits on a stick.
  • Freeze for at least 2 hours.
  • When frozen solid, add a dollop of whipped cream, and top with a cherry (or any other toppings of your choosing).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams

BANANA SPLIT SANDWICH



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This banana split sandwich is an alteration on a recipe sent home from my son's daycare.

Provided by EACline

Categories     Banana Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
2 slices white bread
2 tablespoons mini marshmallows
1 ½ teaspoons mini chocolate chips
½ whole-wheat flour, plus more for rolling
1 tablespoon strawberry preserves
butter-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spread peanut butter on a side of 1 piece of bread. Top with marshmallows and chocolate chips. Lay banana slices on top.
  • Spread strawberry preserves on 1 side of the other piece of bread. Assemble sandwich.
  • Spray a skillet with cooking spray and cook sandwich over medium heat until browned on both sides and marshmallows are beginning to melt, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 425.7 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

Tips:

  • Use frozen bananas: Frozen bananas are the key to a thick and creamy banana split. Freeze your bananas ahead of time, either whole or sliced, for best results.
  • Make your own whipped cream: Homemade whipped cream is light and fluffy, and it's easy to make. Simply whip heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
  • Choose your toppings wisely: The toppings are what really make a banana split special. Choose your favorites, but be sure to include some classics like chocolate syrup, strawberry sauce, and chopped nuts.
  • Serve immediately: Banana splits are best enjoyed immediately after they're made. The ice cream will start to melt and the toppings will get soggy if you wait too long.

Conclusion:

The skinny banana split is a delicious and refreshing treat that's perfect for any occasion. It's also a great way to use up ripe bananas. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a skinny banana split that's just as delicious as the classic version, but without all the guilt. So next time you're craving a sweet treat, give the skinny banana split a try. You won't be disappointed!

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