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Breakfast Banana Split

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  I originally made this recipe with frozen strawberry yogurt, but we’ve found that using the strawberry yogurt without freezing it is much faster and just as delicious.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.

breakfast banana split

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?

breakfast banana split

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!

breakfast banana split

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?  🙂

breakfast banana split

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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Here’s what I love about True Green Organics Dishwash Liquid ~

  • All Natural ~ It’s 100% organic, cuts through grease, and doesn’t dry your hands out.
  • Concentrated ~ 2 in 1! Just a drop or two is all you need for a full sink of dishes. Or, my favorite way to use it is in my dishwasher. Just 1/2 teaspoon is all it takes for sparkling dishes.
  • Eco Safe ~ Better for your kitchen, your kids, and your home!
  • 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.

Enjoy your breakfast banana split!

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

A healthy breakfast that feels like a treat! Bananas, frozen yogurt, fresh fruit and homemade granola.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 626 kcal
Author chellie

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:

  1. Place container of yogurt in the freezer until firm, not frozen solid, just scoop-able.
  2. Scoop out two scoops of yogurt and place each scoop in a separate paper muffin liner.
  3. Put back in the freezer until ready to use.
  4. Split banana in half.
  5. Add 2 scoops of frozen yogurt
  6. Add berries, granola and chocolate chips.
  7. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Variation~ Skip out on the freezing the yogurt and just use strawberry yogurt. It's easier, and just as delicious!

Nutrition Facts
Breakfast Banana Split
Amount Per Serving
Calories 626 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Potassium 1074mg 31%
Total Carbohydrates 107g 36%
Dietary Fiber 11g 44%
Sugars 56g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin A 3%
Vitamin C 31.1%
Calcium 24.1%
Iron 19.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Looking for more fun breakfast ideas?

Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies

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Baked Oatmeal Cups

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Comments

  2. This 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! 🙂

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  3. This 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.

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  4. These 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.

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  5. This 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.

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  6. I 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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    • Thanks! 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.

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  12. These 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.

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    • Freezing the yogurt is an extra step, but totally not necessary! We love to freeze our smoothies too. Thanks for the kind words!

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  14. I 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!

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  17. Good 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~

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    • Lisa, Wow! What an honor!! Thank you so much, and I’ll be sure to grab the button. 🙂 Have a fabulous day!

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  19. Most 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 . . . 🙂

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  20. Oh 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. 🙂

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  21. My 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

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  29. We have used cottage cheese before! The yogurt probably would go over best with my kiddos though will have to try again!

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