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Traditional Banana Split

Recipe #139388 | 5 min | 5 min prep | SERVES 1 -2 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Karen=^..^=

There is some debate in our ice cream parlor what the "traditional" split consists of. I did some research before we opened and it seems that this is the most consistently "traditional" split served, even though some have marshmallow, peanuts, crushed cherries and more. I prefer hot fudge over the chocolate syrup, personally :P

Posted on: Sep 28, 2005

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup scoop vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 cup scoop chocolate ice cream
  • 1/2 cup scoop strawberry ice cream
  • large ripe banana
  • tablespoons chocolate syrup (or Hot Fudge)
  • tablespoons strawberry ice cream topping (or fresh strawberries)
  • tablespoons crushed pineapple
  • tablespoons wet walnut ice cream topping
  • whipped cream
  • cherry
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Line up ice cream scoops next to each other in an oval deep dish or a banana boat.
    2. 2
      Cut the ends of the banana off (about 1/4 inch) while still in the peel.
    3. 3
      Slice in half longways.
    4. 4
      Pop each half of the banana out of the peel onto each side of the ice cream row, pressing down and in a little so it'll stay put.
    5. 5
      Top the vanilla ice cream with the pineapple, the chocolate with the chocolate syrup and the strawberry with the strawberry sauce.
    6. 6
      Spoon the wet walnuts over all three scoops of ice cream.
    7. 7
      Top each scoop with some whipped cream and a cherry for each.
    8. 8
      Enjoy!

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    From: mommyoffour

    On Dec 30, 2007

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    From: bullwinkle

    On Sep 22, 2007

    This is the way we have our banana splits. They are so good. The wet walnut topping was something we hadn't had before so I used Wet Nuts Ice Cream Topping Wet Nuts Ice Cream Topping. Thanks Karen. Bullwinkle.

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  • From: internetnut

    On Mar 4, 2007

    I gave this 5 stars. This is exactly like they serve Banana Splits here in New York. I have not had one since I was a kid. Brings back memories. I can't wait for summer to make these for kids. Thanks for posting! Christine (internetnut)

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    From: Nick's Mom

    On Sep 2, 2006

    I had forgotten just how good a Traditional Banana Split could be. I think I was probably a teenager that last time I had one. I thought I had walnuts here and I didn't, so I had to skip them. I had an idea on how to make the "wet" walnut topping. I thought I would toast a few walnut pieces and soak them in Torani Vanilla syrup. Hopefully I'll get to try that soon. Thanks for the memories Karen=^..^= ! Nick's Mom

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (531g)

    Recipe makes 1 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    walnut ice cream topping

    Calories 790
    Calories from Fat 221 (27%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 24.6g 37%
    Saturated Fat 14.4g 72%
    Monounsaturated Fat 5.8g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 74mg 24%
    Sodium 286mg 11%
    Potassium 1145mg 32%
    Total Carbohydrate 141.1g 47%
    Dietary Fiber 7.0g 28%
    Sugars 77.1g
    Protein 10.6g 21%
    Vitamin A 901mcg 18%
    Vitamin B6 0.7mg 33%
    Vitamin B12 0.8mcg 12%
    Vitamin C 26mg 44%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 6%
    Calcium 294mg 29%
    Iron 1mg 10%

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