Enjoy a healthy breakfast banana split ~frozen yogurt, fruit, granola, what could be a better way to start your day?
Update~ I’ve modified this recipe just a bit to make it even easier to prepare. I originally made this recipe with frozen strawberry yogurt, but we’ve found that using the strawberry yogurt without freezing it is much faster and just as delicious. I’ve left the original recipe up for you, but you decide what works for your family.
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Breakfast Banana Split
What? Who in their right mind would eat a breakfast banana split? A banana split for breakfast? Ice cream for breakfast?
Well, ice cream anytime is good, right? But, what if you’re watching your waistline? What if you want to be healthy? Certainly, you wouldn’t choose a banana split for breakfast.
Your kids would love you, you could be a hero, but seriously, that is ridiculous! Sugar them up and deal with their behavior? Pass. No matter how good it sounds I would not make a banana split for breakfast.
Until now.
Why now? Did I go off my healthy eating habits? Am I on vacation? Am I crazy?
Well, yeah, I’m a little crazy, but not for eating a banana split for breakfast. I’m crazy because I have four kids, homeschool, teach a class, run a household write a blog… and the list goes on.
Can you relate? Do you ever feel crazy, or overwhelmed with life? Well, I wish this post was how to overcome that feeling, but it’s not. It’s about a breakfast banana split!
So would you eat a banana split for breakfast?
It does look pretty scrumptious!
Let me ask you this… Would you eat a yogurt parfait? At our house, we really like fruit and yogurt for breakfast. So this recipe is inspired by that combination.
But I thought it would be a little more fun to change things up a bit. And, be my kids hero! I always feel like I’m saying ‘no’. All. Day. Long. Again–am I alone here? Sometimes I just want to be the fun mom.
I want to hear “you’re the best mom!” or get a great big hug instead of an eye roll. Well, here it is, one small way to be fun. Serve them a banana split for breakfast–and enjoy one yourself!
You’ll need strawberry greek yogurt, bananas (of course), raspberries, black berries, or any berries of your choice, granola, and a few mini chocolate chips. You can find some banana split dishes here.
Start by prepping the yogurt. Put the yogurt in the freezer. Now, you don’t want it rock hard, but you do want it to freeze. You’re going for the consistency of ice cream when you first open it up. It’s scoop-able, but holds it’s form.
So check it after an hour or so and see where you’re at. Once it gets to that consistency, scoop it out with and ice cream scoop and put it in a paper muffin liner.
Then, back in the freezer it goes, until its ready to use. Have you seen these anti-freeze ice cream scoops?
Make sure you have everything ready to go. Split the bananas in half–um, yeah, because it’s a banana split (I own these knives, and they are my favorite, a little excessive for cutting a banana, don’t you think?).
Then add 2 scoops of frozen yogurt on top. Add berries, granola and a few mini chocolate chips. You know chocolate is good for you right? 🙂
Break out the spoons and eat up! Aren’t these spoons the cutest?
Breakfast Banana Split Cleaning Tip!
So the fun part is eating it, but then there’s the clean up. I’m one of those people that loves to make the food, but hates cleaning up.
So I want to quick share with you this awesome dish soap, that makes my life easier. Or at least clean up easier. ????
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- Economically priced ~ I did the math, it’s pennies to use this. 4 cents if you use a 1/2 teaspoon in your dishwasher. Even less than that for hand washing as you only need a couple drops. My family is worth that.
Let’s EAT Breakfast Banana Splits!
Here’s a quick video with the modifications I mentioned above.
Or, why wait until breakfast? How about an after school snack? Or, why not serve it as a dessert? Your kids will think they’re eating dessert, but it’s good for you!!
Go be a hero!
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Breakfast Banana Split
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- ½ cup strawberry greek yogurt
- ¼ cup blackberries
- ¼ cup raspberries
- ½ cup granola
- mini chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
Prepare yogurt:
- Place container of yogurt in the freezer until firm, not frozen solid, just scoop-able.
- Scoop out two scoops of yogurt and place each scoop in a separate paper muffin liner.
- Put back in the freezer until ready to use.
- Split banana in half.
- Add 2 scoops of frozen yogurt
- Add berries, granola and chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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Fabiola says
September 28, 2015 at 6:02 pmThese look easy and amazing! I have to try them 🙂 Definitely Pinterest worty
chellie says
October 5, 2015 at 6:49 amThank you so much Fabiola!! Let me know how it turns out for you.
Stefanie says
September 28, 2015 at 6:59 pmThis looks so yummy! As a registered dietitian I love the health of it! As a mom of three littles I love how fun it looks… And the crazy part… I am with you! Ha! 🙂
chellie says
October 5, 2015 at 6:49 amYes! The best of both worlds! I love being the fun mom, but feel good about what I’m feeding my kiddos.
Tosha says
April 29, 2019 at 9:42 pmI have type 2 diabetes…is this breakfast banana split good for me
chellie says
April 30, 2019 at 6:48 amI am not a registered dietician, so I do not want to advise you in this. From what I know, whole fruits are okay, but I know that some can spike your blood sugar. I would ask your doctor, or maybe stefanie will respond. Best of luck! Thanks for stopping by!!
Crystal Green says
October 4, 2015 at 11:08 pmThis is truly a genius idea! I love it! I want to run out and get all the stuff to have this. Considering I’m trying to make changes in my lifestyle this is perfect to have on hand. Thank you for sharing.
chellie says
October 5, 2015 at 6:48 amYou are welcome Crystal! Thank you so much for stopping by! I love guilt-free food. 🙂
Becky says
March 2, 2016 at 2:38 pmThese are all ingredients I already have and it is all healthy! Thanks for the inspiration to change it up a little to make it more fun.
sheeva says
March 11, 2016 at 1:32 amThis looks awesome and definitely breakfast-worthy! Due to some dietary restrictions, I would swap out the choice chips for cacao nibs and opt for a nut/seed paleo granola and I bet it would be delicious.
Linda Hobden says
March 12, 2016 at 6:50 amI would definitely eat banana splits for breakfast – you really have got my tastebuds going!! Have pinned and will be indulging next week! ?
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chellie says
March 12, 2016 at 3:08 pmOh good! Enjoy!
Kathleen says
March 18, 2016 at 10:23 pmThis is so fun! I love this idea for breakfast. I think I will make it the next time my grandkids spend the night. They will love it!
chellie says
March 20, 2016 at 7:10 pmWay to be the hero!!! Enjoy!
Erin - Suburban Simplicity says
April 4, 2016 at 10:42 pmWhat a great breakfast idea! The kids would love it! You should come link this up, Chellie, at Welcome Home Wednesdays. Our party opens at 7a CST Wed. Hope to see you there!
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
April 5, 2016 at 5:09 pmThis looks great! I may have to omit the chocolate chips for my kids as that’s all they’d eat. You could probably miniature-rize it for a brunch. Visiting from Dream to Reality party.
chellie says
April 5, 2016 at 7:14 pmThanks! I put only a few chocolate chips on there for exactly that reason! I love the idea of mini sizes for a party. That would be super fun.
Ashleigh says
April 5, 2016 at 9:43 pmThat’s not just a healthy breakfast, that’s artwork! I hope my husband appreciates the aesthetics before he devours it! Good job!
I would love it if you would share this recipe on my weekly link party : )
http://www.twentysomethinginthe2010s.com/peace-love-link-up-001/
chellie says
April 6, 2016 at 8:01 amHa! You made me laugh. I hope he enjoys it too! Thanks for the invitation, I’ll be sure to join!
Ashleigh says
April 7, 2016 at 9:34 pmThanks again for sharing this on my link party! I’m going to feature this on my next link party, on Friday the 8th.
Please stop by again and share any other projects you may be working on : )
chellie says
April 7, 2016 at 10:33 pmThat’s Awesome Ashleigh! Thanks so much!!
Anita @ Live Like You Are Rich says
April 7, 2016 at 8:29 pmThese looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing at Creativity Unleashed Link Party.
Megan says
April 7, 2016 at 10:50 pmThese look so yummy. I might be too lazy to freeze the yogurt, but even with normal yogurt, I think it would be a fun way to serve up breakfast to my little guys. I love how you can freeze something healthy (like yogurt…or we’ve frozen smoothies into popsicles) and it becomes dessert without being unhealthy. Thanks for the idea.
chellie says
April 8, 2016 at 6:00 amFreezing the yogurt is an extra step, but totally not necessary! We love to freeze our smoothies too. Thanks for the kind words!
Lara says
April 7, 2016 at 11:20 pmThis is such a great idea!! totally pinning!
chellie says
April 8, 2016 at 6:01 amThank you!!
Rebecca says
April 11, 2016 at 2:58 pmI am so exited to try these you have no idea! Ive added them to my blog post about fantastic breakfast ideas with a link so everyone can come by and see how to make these. Thanks so much for sharing! I looooovvveee this idea, might make these for my girls just as a mid days treat or dessert as well!
chellie says
April 11, 2016 at 4:19 pmRebecca, it completely makes my day when people find things here that are useful to them! And thank you for adding me to your post!
Rebecca says
April 11, 2016 at 5:16 pmYou’re so welcome! So glad I found your site!
Draven says
April 11, 2016 at 10:15 pmthis is such a fun and super creative spin on breakfast and dessert! Love it!
chellie says
April 12, 2016 at 6:35 amThank you so much!!
chellie says
April 12, 2016 at 6:39 amThank yo so much!!
Erin - Suburban Simplicity says
April 12, 2016 at 5:15 pmSuch a great way to make breakfast special! Clever idea! Thanks for linking up at Welcome Home Wednesdays! See you again tomorrow!
Lisa B. says
April 13, 2016 at 8:21 amGood Morning!! I wanted to let you know that your post has been selected as a Feature post for the Welcome Home Wednesdays Link Party! Stop by this morning to see your post linked up and grab your Featured Button too! ~Lisa~
chellie says
April 13, 2016 at 9:16 amLisa, Wow! What an honor!! Thank you so much, and I’ll be sure to grab the button. 🙂 Have a fabulous day!
Jess says
April 13, 2016 at 11:46 amWhat a fun and creative idea, I especially love your photography! Definitely a must pin 🙂 have a great day! Xo
chellie says
April 13, 2016 at 11:52 amThank you so much Jess! You have great photography too!!
William says
April 25, 2016 at 9:17 pmMost of the time when I start a eat healthy diet, I have no idea what the ingredients are. And if I can somehow cobble them to the check-out line, then it’s like $25 for a banana smoothie. But the banana split breakfast looks doable . . . 🙂
Stacy says
June 20, 2016 at 11:43 amOh dear, this was so good!!! I love light, refreshing breakfasts in the summer time and this hit the spot! It was so pretty, I enjoyed eating every last bite!
The only thing is, I wish I had those cute little banana split dishes…but a plate worked fine. 🙂
chellie says
June 20, 2016 at 10:37 pmSo glad you liked it!! Cute plates are fun, but hey, sometimes convenience wins! Haha!
Audrey says
August 16, 2016 at 1:59 pmMy son would think I have gone nuts if I served this to him… which means I have to do it, right? Thanks for partying with us on Creative K Kids #TastyTuesdays
chellie says
August 17, 2016 at 12:02 pmYes! You totally do! But the healthy part? we’ll keep that our little secret!
Michelle says
August 18, 2016 at 11:51 pmSuper fun idea!
Thanks!
Michelle
Lou Lou Girls says
August 22, 2016 at 6:33 pmHello cute lady! Just stopping by to let you know that we will be featuring you at our linky party that starts tonight!!!! Pinned and tweeted. Lou Lou Girls
chellie says
August 22, 2016 at 8:48 pmAWESOME!! Thanks a bunch!!
Mistie says
August 23, 2016 at 2:57 pmHow fun! What a cute idea for breakfast. Pinning!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
April 26, 2017 at 11:02 pmThese look like so much fun! My kids would love them!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
April 27, 2017 at 4:23 amThose berries look delicious – great photos!
Baker by Nature says
April 27, 2017 at 3:19 pmWhat a fun breakfast idea!
Alyssa Mosher says
April 28, 2017 at 10:09 pmI love the healthy twist on a dessert classic!
Rachel Jacobson says
August 1, 2017 at 2:32 pmWe have used cottage cheese before! The yogurt probably would go over best with my kiddos though will have to try again!
chellie says
August 1, 2017 at 4:54 pmOoooh! Cottage cheese! That would be really good too, thanks for sharing that with me!