Banana Split recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Banana Split Recipe

Inspired by ZuZu
Time20m
Serves4

traditional flavors with a modern twist

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Modern Twist Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bananas

    Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise down the center. Place them in a long serving dish.

  2. 2

    Scoop the Ice Cream

    Scoop the vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream and place one scoop of each flavor between the banana halves.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Add the Toppings

    Drizzle chocolate and strawberry syrup over the ice cream. Top with whipped cream, chopped nuts, and a maraschino cherry on each scoop.

  2. 4

    Add the Modern Twist

    Sprinkle crushed graham crackers and toasted coconut flakes over the entire dessert. Add dollops of Nutella for a rich finish.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve Immediately

    Enjoy your modern twist on the traditional banana split while it's cold and fresh!

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