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.
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Are you a morning person? I am NOT. Do you like eating breakfast, or even eating breakfast? Maybe these pancake muffins will change your mind.
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.
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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).
Priya Srinivasan
Wow that is one beautiful breakfast! Love how simple and delicious it is! The toppings are in innumerable! Love that peanut toppin!! Wish I could have it now!
Homemade & Yummy
Well I see this happening ALL the time in our house…hubby LOVES this one!!
Marisa Franca
I just wanted to let you know that I tried it and it was fantastic. I usually don’t eat desserts, saving my calories for my wine. But this lets me splurge and I still get my wine. This is a win-win!!!!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much for coming back to let me know you liked the recipe. So glad you like it.
Marisa Franca
I wish I would have had this recipe when my kids were home. They would have loved it!! Now, if the grandsons stay over, I’ll have to make it for them. I’m an early bird — I love mornings and I do like my breakfast. But my breakfast preference is more toward the savory. but your healthy banana split would be VERY welcome. Oh, and I can’t forget a good cup of coffee.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….well coffee is a MUST in the morning…even before I eat anything!! I get the grandsons would love this for sure.
Veena Azmanov
We love banana in our home so that’s already a good start!! Love how colorful and refreshing this sounds with the cottage cheese and red/blue combination. I’m going to try one of these for a weekend brunch soon.
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you enjoy it as much as we do….especially my hubby…he makes this all the time.
Jennifer
I can’t think of a better reason to get out of bed than to have a banana split for breakfast. All of my favorites rolled into one delicious breakfast.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….yes it does make mornings a little brighter for sure.
Veena Azmanov
Oh, wow. Such an interesting combination! I have never tried blueberries and peanuts together or banana and cottage cheese either. I’m very intrigued. Can’t wait to try this soon. Looks so pretty with the red and blue colors.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes it is full of colour and taste. The best part is you can add all your favourite things and create you own combination.
Tiffany
A healthy banana split for breakfast, I love this! This would be great for brunch, too. Looks yummy!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes it works for breakfast, brunch, lunch….and dinner too.
Lauren
I would definitely be happy eating this for breakfast! Such a fun idea!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes it is a fun way to get your day started. Easy and delicious for sure.
Pavani
This is my kind of a breakfast — quick and easy to make and so easily customized. Love this healthy version of banana split – protein packed and nutritious.
Homemade & Yummy
Well I know my hubby sure loves this….he makes it ALL the time. It is a fun and delicious way to start your day.
Kahterine
My kids are going to lose their minds over this. What a brilliant idea. My eldest though isn’t fan of bananas (yeah, I know, so weird), so for him I’ll slice a bunch of strawberries in two and line them up like the bananas.
Homemade & Yummy
This is a favourite around here….hubby LOVES this!!
Pam
This is so funny! I was just thinking of healthy banana splits as a fun breakfast when my two little granddaughters are over this weekend. And here you are with the perfect recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
Well I hope you give this a try….I’m sure they would LOVE it….and have fun making it too.
rebecca
love this breakfast idea! it’s almost as easy as having something ready to go! will definitely have to try it
Homemade & Yummy
Actually, I have made this ahead of time and had it ready in the fridge. It does work well. Hope you give it a try.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Oh yes! I could definitely have this for breakfast….or lunch or a snack or dinner 😉 Love everything about this, especially the berries 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
It really is so delicious….you feel good eating this for sure.
Sues
I love banana split twist recipes and this one looks so good!! I used to be good about eating breakfast, but now that I work from home, I skip it all the time. I’m going to need to introduce this in to a regular breakfast rotation!
Homemade & Yummy
I know…breakfast has not ever been my favourite meal of the day. Recipes like this help for sure.
Pam Greer
I love a dessert like breakfast!! Now if you could just come up with a dessert like lunch and dinner to go with it! 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….well I will see what I can do. It would be great right??