Banana Split ( Gluten-Free, Vegan)
GLUTEN FREE II VEGAN II DAIRY FREE II SOY FREE II SESAME FREE II PALEO II NIGHTSHADE FREE II FISH FREE II SHELLFISH FREE
This is a fabulous no-recipe - recipe. There's nothing to cook for this recipe. It's a throw-it-together recipe that I created, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
A banana split is a 70s classic and usually loaded with ice cream and cream, drizzled with chocolate and topped with glace cherries and flaked almonds. My recipe is healthier and just as delicious, but I sexed it up a bit. Topped with fresh fruits, coconut yoghurt and runny almond butter.
Yoghurt
I always use coconut yoghurt. If you have no issues with dairy, use greek yoghurt instead. Mix it a little first, so it's smooth and not lumpy.
Bananas
Bananas are a great source of fibre, potassium and vitamin B6 and 12. Naturally sweet, they are an excellent option for a healthy dessert. Find a ripe but firm banana for this recipe.
Almond butter
I used crunchy nut butter and added some honey to make it runny. Feel free to swap for peanut or hazelnut butter instead.
Bee pollen
If you follow a vegan diet, omit the bee pollen, as that’s not strictly vegan. Bee pollen has gained traction in the health community because it contains nutrients, amino acids, vitamins, lipids and over 250 active substances. Read more about the health benefits of bee pollen here.
Ingredients
Tips
Always prepare this as your about to eat it, as the bananas will brown really quickly.
You could mix up your sauces, use melted dark chocolate, or my vegan salted caramel or raspberry sauce instead of just the nut butter.
Other toppings you could add
Cacao nibs
Museli
Granola - try my homemade version here
Chopped nuts pistachios/ walnuts/ pecans
Makes 1 portion - 5 mins prep time
Step by Step
Recipe
1 ripe banana
4 tbsp yoghurt of choice
almond/peanut/hazelnut butter
Toppings I used
Flaked ( sliced) almonds
shaved coconut
bee pollen
freeze dried raspberries
fresh raspberries
strawberries
blueberries
Method
Slice the banana lengthways and place onto a plate ( see picture)
Add the yoghurt in the centre and drizzle over the nut butter you are using.
Sprinkle over the toppings you are using, and serve immediately.
Do a happy dance because the banana spilt is so yummy!!!
Variations
Swap the yoghurt for any flavoured yoghurt of your choice, Mix up the toppings and sauces. A great combo would be coconut yoghurt, salted caramel with chocolate chips and peanut butter. Go nuts and have fun with the toppings and sauce combos.
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