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 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).
Corina Blum
I definitely want this for breakfast now! I would never have thought of adapting a banana split for breakfast but it is a brilliant idea and healthy too!
Homemade & Yummy
My grandson sent me a video message this morning as he at this with the “thumbs up”!!
Amy
Healthy and Banana Split don’t go together in my mind, so when I saw the title of this recipe it jumped out at me. I think that you may have actually nailed it. This sounds fabulous. I can’t wait to try it. I’m always looking for healthy recipes and for breakfast recipes. Thanks for sharing at Recipe of the Week link party.
Homemade & Yummy
Well you CAN have dessert for breakfast…hope you give this recipe a try soon.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
I am an outlier because I am a morning person — but my daughter isn’t — and she frequently skips breakfast. Your healthy banana split might be just the thing to #1 Get her out of bed and #2 EAT BREAKFAST! Great flavors and visually so appealing too.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…well let me know if it helps…hope she enjoys it .
Colleen
I’m so with you on not being a morning person! But this delicious breakfast banana split MAY change my mind . I would probably rather eat this for dessert though 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Well feel free to eat it for dessert…it certainly would be a healthier option.
Carmy
As someone who LOVES banana splits…I love this healthy version of it! I need to make this! What a delicious and fun way to start off the day – and so perfect for when kids are fussy since it is a “dessert” 😉
Homemade & Yummy
Yup…dessert for breakfast will get everyone excited for sure.
Dana
What a great way to start the day. I’m not usually big on sweet breakfasts, but I love bananas, yogurts, and blueberries. Naturally, this speaks to me. Haha. I could easily devour this!
Homemade & Yummy
Well I know my hubby does…several mornings a week.
Elizabeth
A banana split for breakfast?! Genius idea, this! Love the idea of using cottage cheese and yogurt instead of ice cream. I am so trying this!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…well hubby just finished eating one. He LOVES these.
Catherine
I love this healthy inspired idea! Perfect start to the day and it’s even delicious for dessert too!
Homemade & Yummy
It is a fun and delicious breakfast for sure. Hubby just finished his for today.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
What a great way to begin the day. I am terrible at breakfast and most often skip it. I am realizing the importance of it and slowly trying to get out of my bad habit. This is definitely something I would love in the mornings and it is so quick to put together.
Homemade & Yummy
You can even make it ahead of time if you like and have it waiting in the fridge. Hope you give this recipe a try.
Karyl Henry
What a fun idea! I can’t tell you the last time I had a banana split, but this idea for breakfast sounds a whole lot better to me. Kids would love this, especially with choosing their own toppings
Homemade & Yummy
Yes the kids can have fun with this one for sure.
Amanda
I’ve never thought to make a banana split for breakfast, and it sounds like such a fun idea! Love that they’re filled with yogurt, cottage cheese, and jam. So much deliciousness without the guilt! We’ll be having these for breakfast one morning soon.
Homemade & Yummy
Well my hubby just finished his for today…he will be good to go for our hike!!
Sarah
I love fun breakfast ideas like this! It’s like a reconfigured fruit and yogurt parfait. Plus this looks so fast! I actually just bought a bunch of bananas today!
Homemade & Yummy
It really is fast, in fact you can make it ahead of time and have it ready and waiting.
Tina
I am really excited about this. I can sympathize, I’m not a morning person either but on those super early mornings when I have to eat or wait until lunch, I have to come up with something. What really struck me on this recipe is how healthy AND fast it comes together. I saved this. Going to incorporate this into my crazy early mornings, I’m talking about my 5am ones, yikes!
Homemade & Yummy
Well I do remember those days…when I was working my day started at 6:00 AM…so I was up at 4:30. I DO NOT miss those days. Hope you give this a try.
swathi
I like this healthy banana split breakfast, you made a dessert for breakfast, I will take it after all it is dessert and healthy. Now my kids won’t show tantrum for breakfast you gave a beautiful recipe. I am going to make it tomorrow.
Homemade & Yummy
Healthy eating can be fun and delicious for sure. Hope you enjoy this recipe….my hubby LOVES this one.
Megan Marlowe
I am a morning person but I am NOT a breakfast person. While I love breakfast food, I often skip the meal. We often serve breakfast for dinner, which the entire family loves, and I know they would gobble up these banana splits. My kids can’t have a banana split without chocolate chips so I would add mini chips to the top of this. I’d eat this for an afternoon snack too!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes…BREAKFAST for DINNER is a welcome meal in our house anytime!!