Who says you can’t eat dessert for breakfast? This Healthy Banana Split Breakfast Recipe is proof that you actually can. Bonus, it’s good for you too!
You could even make this a fun banana split breakfast bar for a weekend brunch idea.
And if you didn’t think chocolate for breakfast is a good idea, check out this chocolate overnight oats recipe.
Are you a morning person? I am NOT. Do you like eating breakfast, or even eat breakfast?
We all know it is an important meal of the day, yet so many of us seem to skip it. Homemade granola bars are great for helping you not skip your first meal of the day. Somedays I just will eat a banana for breakfast as I run out the door.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this banana breakfast can be found at the bottom of this post.
Unfortunately, most of us cannot run on the weekend brunch schedule. We have jobs, kids, businesses to run, or just daily routines that force us to wake up and get at it.
What’s In A Healthy Banana Split?
Healthy breakfasts are not that difficult, and this banana split recipe can be made for breakfast in a matter of minutes. I have even made this ahead of time as well. Works great!
- banana
- cottage cheese
- Greek yogurt
- jam
- peanuts
- fresh berries
I am all about having breakfast ready and waiting for me to eat when I get up. If you are one of those busy morning families, you will appreciate anything that helps make your morning easier. A simple healthy breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
My blog has lots of great make-ahead breakfast ideas. Breakfast casserole, breakfast bowls, and even breakfast donuts are just a few of the healthy ideas to start your day on the right track. Smoothies are great for breakfast or lunch.
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How To Make A Breakfast Banana Split
Classic banana splits are made of bananas, ice cream, and toppings. A banana split for breakfast is the same, just using healthy ingredients.
We all know that bananas for breakfast on their own are delicious and healthy. Combine them with other ingredients like cottage cheese, yogurt, and nuts, to make a “dessert type” meal that is perfect for breakfast or lunch.
Preparing this banana split is so easy, even the kids can do it!
- Peel and slice the banana.
- Layer on the ingredients.
- Eat!
Recipe Tips/Substitutions
Let your imagination get you salivating and play with these ingredients. Mix and match to your heart’s content.
- Cottage cheese can be full fat or fat-free. Don’t like cottage cheese? Add more yogurt.
- Greek yogurt is so thick and rich. Skyr yogurt works great too. You can even use any flavour you like.
- Jam can be any flavour you like. Blueberry and cherry are other great options. If you need to watch your sugar, sugar free jam is perfect for this recipe.
- Peanuts can be replaced with any variety. If you cannot eat nuts, try chia seeds or hemp hearts. You can even use granola as a topper.
- Fresh berries as garnish are optional but totally delicoius. Any berry works here.
Let the kids have some fun designing their own breakfast banana split. I guarantee getting them to eat a healthy breakfast will not be a chore anymore, and will be EXCITED about it.
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Banana Split Breakfast Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- ¼ cup cottage cheese (I used 1%)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (less sugar the better)
- 1 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts (I used unsalted/unseasoned)
- fresh berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the banana, cut in ½ lengthwise and place in a shallow bowl. Alternately you can cut the banana into chunks and place in a bowl.
- Top banana with the cottage cheese and yogurt.
- Add the jam on top (you can warm the jam up if you wish).
- Add the peanuts.
- Garnish with fresh berries (optional).
Linda
You sure know how to win my heart. Banana split for breakfast!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Right…so good! ENJOY!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
This is absolutely my kind of breakfast! Why not dessert for breakfast and the possibilities are unlimited. Thanks so much for this idea.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. We love this banana split recipe.
Beth
This is such a fun idea! We made a family breakfast bar just for fun and loved the peanut butter and jelly toppings especially!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is a great recipe for a breakfast bar and is loved by all.
Priya Srinivasan
Oh that looks delicious ! We love bananas and all that topping with crunchy nuts sounds totally inviting!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this recipe a try. It is fun eating banana splits for breakfast.
Vanessa
Ha ha I’m all about dessert for breakfast. Loved this recipe soooo much!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much, it is a fun one for sure.
MJ
This is such a fun breakfast idea and my family loved it!! Thank you!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This breakfast banana split is a fun recipe the whole family can enjoy.
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
What agreat idea and full of healthy foods to start the day. Kids will love doing this too!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yes, kids love making their own healthy banana splits.
Kristina
This is an awesome way to get kids to eat a “healthy” breakfast. I use all yogurt, and my little ones like to put on a few berries, chocolate chips, and sprinkles.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Making a healthy breakfast fun is what it is all about.
Holley
I love this twist on a healthy version of dessert! I feel guilt free for eating a healthy banana split for breakfast!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This banana split recipe is great for breakfast and dessert too. ENJOY!
Tyanne
I love that this is healthy and for breakfast! I will be eating this as my go to from now on!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Hubby will even eat this for dinner too.
Emily
Great recipe! I always get so stressed when I’ve got too many ripe bananas. There is only so much banana bread my family can eat. I can’t wait to share this recipe with them!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Well this is a great place for all the extra bananas for sure. ENJOY!
Sunrita
Just love this recipe. So unique and yet so simple. Making this tmrw morning for sure.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy, now that hubby sees this he wants to make one too.
Marysa
What a fun idea for a breakfast. I love bananas and I will have to give this a try.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It’s a fun and delicious way to start the day.