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Classic Banana Split

Soft banana halves cradling three scoops of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with warm chocolate syrup and crowned with whipped cream. A nostalgic American dessert that comes together in minutes.

Total time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
428
Protein
4g
Classic Banana Split
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Ingredients

  • 2 whole bananas
  • 1.5 cups vanilla ice cream
  • ½ cup chocolate syrup
  • ½ cup whipped cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel each banana and slice in half lengthwise, then lay flat in a serving bowl or dish.

  2. 2

    Scoop three mounds of vanilla ice cream and place one between the banana halves, then two on top.

  3. 3

    Warm the chocolate syrup in the microwave for 30 seconds until pourable, then drizzle generously over the ice cream.

  4. 4

    Top each banana split with a dollop of whipped cream and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • microwave
  • serving bowl or banana split dish
  • ice cream scoop

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