FOOD
A Banana Split for Breakfast
This banana split was made at a friend’s home for dinner. However, it can be used for breakfast also. She loved banana splits but not all the calories that go with a real banana split. For her dinner party, she created her own version of a “banana split” by using fresh fruit instead of the ice cream toppings. The ice cream in the banana split was replaced by a scoop of yogurt.
This dessert became a big hit at this party. Several people at this dinner have made it several times at home for a dinner dessert as well for a breakfast item. This dessert for breakfast or dinner.. can be well enjoyed without worrying about the excess calories.
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients
1 medium banana
1/3 cup each fresh blueberies, halved seedless grapes, sliced peeled kiwifruit, and fresh strawberries.
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup granola with fruit and nuts
2 maraschino cherries with stems
Directions
- Cut banana crosswise in half. Each half of the banana will be cut in half thus making 4 long crosswise cut of banana.
- Then each half of the banana that has been cut into 2 pieces is now cut in half to make 4 pieces of the half of banana.
- In a serving bowl lay the 4 pieces of banana along the sides of the bowl. Place the scoop or 1/2 cup of yogurt into each bow. Then add all the other fresh fruits listed ago.
- Then add all the other fresh fruits -blueberries, seedless grapes, kiwi fruit, and fresh strawberries.
- Sprinkle with granola that contains fruit and nuts.
- Top each dish with a maraschino cherry with stem.
About Mary Anne Chadbourne:
Mary Anne Chadbourne Retired Registered Dietitian, foodie, baker, cookbook lover, traveler, and skincare consultant. With more than 30 years of work as a Registered Dietitian teachings the general population and veterans about how food and nutrition are related to your health. The old adage "you are what you eat" rings very true. Good nutrition can be implemented in everyday life by learning all you can about basic nutrition and how it works in the body. Also being aware of the foods you are eating by reading food labels. Counseling sessions with an experienced dietitian will help to create healthy meals that also "taste good". The recipes provided in these articles are tested before publishing them. Also, good nutrition applies to skincare. With an adequate regimen according to your skin condition and healthy eating habits, your skin will be clear and glowing.