Best 6 Mini Banana Splits Recipes

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Looking for a fun and easy dessert to make with your family? Look no further than these mini banana splits! These adorable treats are made with fresh bananas, scoops of your favorite ice cream, and a drizzle of your favorite toppings. Best of all, they can be assembled in just a few minutes.

In this article, you'll find three different recipes for mini banana splits:

* **Classic Mini Banana Split:** This recipe is made with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream.
* **Peanut Butter Cup Mini Banana Split:** This recipe features peanut butter ice cream, peanut butter cups, and chocolate chips.
* **Salted Caramel Mini Banana Split:** This recipe combines salted caramel ice cream, caramel sauce, and pretzels.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and festive treats. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Let's cook with our recipes!

ALL-AMERICAN BANANA SPLIT



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In 1904, the first banana split recipe was made here in Latrobe, Pennsylvania by David Strickler, an apprentice pharmacist at a local drug store. We still use his original formula when we make banana splits in our restaurants. -Melissa Blystone, Valley Dairy

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium banana, peeled and split lengthwise
1 scoop each vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream
2 tablespoons sliced fresh strawberries or 1 tablespoon strawberry ice cream topping
2 tablespoons pineapple chunks or 1 tablespoon pineapple ice cream topping
2 tablespoons whipped cream
1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
2 maraschino cherries with stems

Steps:

  • Place banana in a dessert dish; place scoops of ice cream between banana. Top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BACKCOUNTRY BANANA SPLITS



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Lightweight and just the right amount of sweetness after a long day on the trail or at camp. No campfire required!

Provided by Dev0_

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup dried banana chips
¼ cup roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons mini marshmallows
1 tablespoon chocolate chips
1 tablespoon dried cherries

Steps:

  • Combine dried banana chips, roasted peanuts, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and dried cherries in a bowl. Eat with a spoon or your hands.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.8 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 18.4 mg, Sugar 38.7 g

MINI BANANA SPLITS



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You can make mini banana splits for your baby and larger portions for the rest of the family.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup heavy cream
3 bananas, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 pint frozen yogurt
Strawberry Sauce
Caramel Sauce for Mini Banana Splits

Steps:

  • Whip cream to soft peaks; set aside. Place banana slices around inside edges of 6 small bowls. Fill with a scoop of frozen yogurt; top with strawberry or caramel sauce, if desired, and whipped cream.

MINI CUPCAKE BANANA SPLITS



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Treat your family to two all-time-favorite desserts together in one dish. It tastes as good as it looks!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup milk
1 pint (2 cups) vanilla ice cream
1 pint (2 cups) chocolate ice cream
1 pint (2 cups) strawberry ice cream
1 1/2 cups chocolate-flavor syrup
1 1/2 cups strawberry topping
1 1/2 cups pineapple topping
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
1 aerosol can whipped cream or whipped cream topping
24 maraschino cherries, patted dry

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place mini paper baking cup in each of 24 mini muffin cups. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat 2 minutes longer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about a third at a time, and milk, about half at a time, beating just until blended.
  • Fill each cup with about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon batter or until about two-thirds full. (Cover and refrigerate remaining batter until ready to bake; cool pan 15 minutes before reusing.)
  • Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove cupcakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter to make an additional 48 mini cupcakes.
  • To assemble, remove paper baking cups from cupcakes. Arrange 3 cupcakes in each serving dish; place small scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of or next to first cupcake, chocolate ice cream on second cupcake and strawberry ice cream on third cupcake. Top vanilla ice cream with 1 tablespoon pineapple topping, top chocolate ice cream with 1 tablespoon chocolate topping and top strawberry ice cream with 1 tablespoon strawberry topping. Sprinkle each serving with about 2 teaspoons pecans. Garnish with whipped cream and a cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 51 g, TransFat 0 g

STRAWBERRY SAUCE FOR MINI BANANA SPLITS



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This simple sweet sauce goes on top of our Mini Banana Splits.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 pint strawberries, stems removed, quartered
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Place strawberries and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until sugar dissolves and strawberries are soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender, puree until smooth.

BANANA-NUT SPLITS



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Banana splits with a twist! Muffins make the tasty base for these irresistible banana splits.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package Betty Crocker™ banana nut muffin mix
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
Ice cream
12 bananas
Ice-cream topping
Sweetened whipped cream
Maraschino cherry, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Place paper baking cups in 12 regular-size muffin cups, or grease bottoms only of muffin cups.
  • Stir muffin mix, water, oil and egg in medium bowl just until blended. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown; cool.
  • For each serving, cut 1 muffin in half and place on dessert plate. Top with 1 scoop ice cream. Cut banana crosswise in half; cut each half lengthwise in half. Arrange banana around ice cream. Spoon topping over ice cream and banana. Garnish with whipped cream and a cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 93 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg

Tips:

  • Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the banana splits will be.
  • Use high-quality ice cream: The better the ice cream, the better the banana splits will be. Look for ice cream that is creamy and flavorful.
  • Don't skimp on the toppings: The toppings are what make banana splits so special. Be generous with the whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and sprinkles.
  • Get creative with your toppings: You can use any type of topping you like on your banana splits. Some popular options include chopped nuts, fresh fruit, and caramel sauce.
  • Make them ahead of time: Banana splits can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for up to 2 hours. This is a great option if you're short on time or if you're having a party.

Conclusion:

Banana splits are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and fun to eat. With a few simple tips, you can make the best banana splits ever. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give banana splits a try. You won't be disappointed.

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