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A blue enamel tray holding two blue plates of banana split, drizzled in chocolate sauce

Classic banana split

Published: February 24, 2022 at 5:45 pm
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  • Preparation and cooking time
    • Total time
  • Easy
  • Serves 2

With just five everyday ingredients, this old-school dessert couldn't be easier – or speedier – to make. It's a good job it'll never go out of style

Nutrition:
NutrientUnit
kcal405
fat16.2g
saturates4.9g
carbs57.6g
sugars48.9g
fibre2.4g
protein6.1g
salt0.1g
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Try this recipe for a classic banana split, then check out our banana split s'mores, banoffee cheesecake, banana fritters and more banana dessert recipes.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 2 handfuls hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
  • chocolate sauce, to serve
  • 2 cocktail cherries

Method

  • STEP 1

    Cut the bananas in half lengthways and put into bowls. Scoop out 2 large scoops of vanilla ice cream into each and top each with a handful of chopped hazelnuts, a good drizzle of chocolate sauce and finish with a cocktail cherry on top.

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