This Classic Banana Split Recipe was developed for J.M. Smucker Company. Mama Loves Food has been compensated for the associated time and work. All opinions and recipes are mine alone. #SundaeFundae
This isn’t so much a recipe as it is a reminder that it’s okay to serve ice cream for dinner sometimes. I mean, maybe not when you’re in the middle of a sugar-free challenge. But when you’re done. (We’ll wait for you, it’s cool!)
Breakfast for dinner is fantastic, who doesn’t love a stack of pancakes, pile of bacon, and cheesy eggs at any time of day – but ice cream for dinner is magical. It’s one of those things your kids will remember as adults and (hopefully) do for their own kids every now and again.
So, when I was in a funky (read = not great) mood the other day, I thought introducing my kids to the Classic Banana Split Sundae, would be the perfect way to lighten things up. And, oh hey. It worked.
Classic Banana Split Sundae
Ingredients
- Bananas
- Vanilla ice cream
- Hot fudge topping
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Split the banana length-wise. (No, seriously, it's called a banana split for a reason!) And place it in the bottom of your bowl.
- Pile on a few scoops of vanilla ice cream, then drizzle the hot fudge topping liberally.
- Dollop on some whipped cream (I dare you to make it fresh!), and finish with a couple (dozen) maraschino cherries.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
The inspiration to make sundaes for dinner struck when I was trolling the aisles of Walmart looking for meal ideas and I happened upon a Smucker’s® endcap. There it was in all its ice cream topping glory, practically singing hymns to me.
My mood lightened immediately, I mean telling your kids it’s ice cream for dinner? Way better than trying to get them excited about spaghetti and meatballs! And I may have grabbed a few extra Smucker’s® topping items for recipes down the road. Hey, when inspiration hits, you’ve just got to run with it!
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Classic Banana Split Sundae, Ingredients:
- Bananas
- Vanilla ice cream
- Hot fudge topping
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
Classic Banana Split Sundae, Directions:
- Split the banana length-wise. (No, seriously, it’s called a banana split for a reason!) And place it in the bottom of your bowl.
- Pile on a few scoops of vanilla ice cream, then drizzle the hot fudge topping liberally.
- Dollop on some whipped cream (I dare you to make it fresh!), and finish with a couple (dozen) maraschino cherries.
- Enjoy!
Laura Reese says
We love banana splits! This is such an easy dessert that packs a lot of punch! Setting this up for our next get together.
Natalie says
Who needs warm weather to have ice cream..not me! This is just what we need. The best dessert!
Kristyn says
With the weather already getting warm, this will hit the spot!! My kids love helping me make ice cream concoctions & they will devour this!
Krissy Allori says
Well, it’s settled. We have having banana splits for dinner. It’s warmer this week around here finally and this will be perfect for something special. Thanks for the idea.