Ingredients with Measurements:
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries
- 1/4 cup whipped cream
Special equipment needed:
- Food processor or blender
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a food processor or blender, blend the frozen bananas, frozen strawberries, frozen pineapple chunks, and vanilla almond milk until smooth.
2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
3. Fold in the chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and maraschino cherries.
4. Serve in bowls or glasses and top with whipped cream.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: None
Temperature:
- Serve immediately after preparing.
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 20g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Any frozen fruit can be substituted for the strawberries and pineapple.
- Any type of milk can be substituted for the vanilla almond milk.
- Any type of nut can be substituted for the walnuts.
- Any type of whipped cream can be substituted for the regular whipped cream.
Variations:
- Add a tablespoon of peanut butter for a peanut butter banana split soft serve.
- Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder for a chocolate banana split soft serve.
- Add a tablespoon of honey for a honey banana split soft serve.
Tips and tricks:
- Freeze the bananas and other fruit for at least 2 hours before blending.
- Use a high-speed blender or food processor for the smoothest texture.
- Add more or less milk depending on how thick you want the soft serve to be.
Storage instructions:
- Banana split soft serve is best served immediately after preparing.
Reheating instructions:
- Banana split soft serve cannot be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a glass or bowl and top with whipped cream, chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and a cherry.
Garnishes:
- Whipped cream, chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and a cherry.
Pairings:
- Serve with a slice of banana bread or a chocolate chip cookie.
Suggested side dishes:
- None needed.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soft serve is too thick, add more milk.
- If the soft serve is too thin, add more frozen fruit.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the frozen fruit is properly stored in the freezer before using.
Food history:
- The banana split was invented in 1904 by David Strickler, a pharmacist in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, fruity, nutty, and chocolatey.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert or snack.
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Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Banana, Decadent, Banana-Flavored