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No-Bake Banana Split Cups

No-Bake Banana Split Cups: A Fun, Guilt-Free Treat!

Delight in these No-Bake Banana Split Cups, a quick and easy dessert that’s customizable and calorie-friendly!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cups
  • 2 pieces Ripe Bananas Choose firm, yellow bananas for the best texture.
  • 2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream Substitute with chocolate or strawberry if desired.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Strawberries Use fresh, hulled strawberries or frozen if necessary.
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Both fresh and well-drained canned pineapple work well.
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Syrup Warm slightly for easier pouring.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (Walnuts/Pecans) For a nut-free option, substitute with seeds.
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Homemade or store-bought options are delightful.
  • 4 pieces Maraschino Cherries Optional but recommended!

Equipment

  • serving cups
  • microwave
  • Ice Cream Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by peeling and slicing the ripe bananas into 1/4-inch rounds. Layer these banana slices at the bottom of each individual cup.
  2. Scoop about 1/2 cup of creamy vanilla ice cream on top of the banana layer in each cup.
  3. Evenly place fresh strawberry slices and pineapple chunks over the ice cream layer in each cup.
  4. Warm the chocolate syrup in the microwave for 10-15 seconds until it becomes pourable, then drizzle it over the fruit layer.
  5. Sprinkle a handful of chopped nuts over the chocolate syrup layer for added crunch.
  6. Top each cup with fluffy whipped cream and add a maraschino cherry on top if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Assemble the cups right before serving to avoid sogginess. The ice cream may melt if stored longer than 2-3 hours in the fridge.

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