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?
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).
Anne Lawton
I’m with you, I don’t want to think about preparing breakfast in the morning. This looks like an easy solution to a healthy breakfast!
Homemade & Yummy
I know….all I can think about is getting some coffee into my cup. Then I will deal with breakfast!!
Monica | Nourish & Fete
What a fun breakfast idea! I’d love it with Greek yogurt and all the berries, plus a little granola and flax seeds! Thanks for the wonderful breakfast “treat” idea!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you enjoy it. It is a winner breakfast with hubby!!
lauren
What a fun, healthy twist! Yum! This is perfect for breakfast or dessert. Definitely something I wouldn’t have to work to hard to get my 3 yo to eat!
Homemade & Yummy
Well I know my grandson loves this…hope your kids do too.
Sara
What a delicious combination of flavors! I usually have oats for breakfast but this would be a nice change!
Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun and delicious way to get your day started, and keep you full till lunch.
Paige
NowTHIS is a great idea! I love what you did with this and it looks pretty too…I’d def make this!
Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy…my hubby and grandson love this recipe. In fact, hubby is eating one right now!!
Kitty
What a fun idea! Breakfast should be fun right? I always love a good twist on a classic.
Homemade & Yummy
Well I like breakfast to be fun…and this one is a keeper for sure.
Meredith
I love that you have created a healthy breakfast recipe that looks (and tastes) like dessert! The crunchy peanuts on top are my favorite part!!!
Homemade & Yummy
It really is a fun and delicious way to start your day. My grandson thinks so too.
Andrea @ The Petite Cook
I love this breakfast idea! Super health and it would make an easy fancy dessert too, definitely giving it a try!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….hope you give this a try soon. It is a favourite around here.
Michelle
I have recently become a morning person, thanks to our new puppy, and breakfast is a must for me. I would happily have this for breakfast every morning, so easy and quick to prepare and I love bananas. This is a winner!
Homemade & Yummy
Aw yes the puppy days…just like the baby days. Hope you enjoy this breakfast. It will help you with the much needed energy to keep up with the puppy.
Jordan
This is such a clever idea! It’s like dessert for breakfast – only healthy. My husband loves banana splits. I think I’ll have to make this for him ASAP!
Homemade & Yummy
Well I can say that my hubby LOVES this, and has it several mornings a week.
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago
Oh, this looks like my kind of breakfast. Tasty and healthy too!!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes it is a fun and tasty way to start the day. Hope you give it a try soon.
Jenni
I am SO making these for my girls this weekend! They will love them!
Homemade & Yummy
My grandson sent me a video this morning of him eating it before he went to school.
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
I’m always up to eat dessert for breakfast, and I love me some banana!
Homemade & Yummy
This is so fun and delicious…hope you give it a try.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
A healthy banana split? I gotta have it!!!
Homemade & Yummy
You bet…hope you give it a try and enjoy it as much as we do.