Today, we have a Banana Split plus a Banana Split Smoothie. David Evan Strickler’s claim to fame, a 23-year-old apprentice pharmacist, is inventing the banana split. He did so back in 1904 in the pharmacy that he worked in. At that time, they cost 10 cents and were double the cost of any other sundae. Through word of mouth, this delicious ice cream concoction spread.
I love everything that is in a banana split, but I have to say I have not sat down and eaten one for a very long time. Amber, on the other hand, had no problem with tackling this ice cream sundae. We always buy half the fat vanilla ice cream, as Amber likes to have a scoop almost every night. I used fresh fruit dipped in a little semi-sweet chocolate also rather than the syrupy sweet toppings. Of course, no banana split is complete without whipped cream and a cherry. Yummy!!
The smoothie came to mind because Amber has been making a different one every morning for the past week or so. I love the combinations she has come up with, and I will be sharing some of her recipes shortly. We pulled this smoothie together, thinking of a traditional banana split. It is fantastic!!!
Banana Split Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup sliced pineapple
- 2 sliced bananas
- 1/2 cup non fat strawberry yogurt
- 1/8 cup skim milk
- 1 cup ice
- Whipped cream for topping
- 2 Maraschino cherries
- Chocolate Chips for garnish
Instructions
- Place the strawberries, pineapple, bananas, yogurt, ice and milk in a blender. On the ice crush setting blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and top with whipped cream, cherry and chocolate chips. Wow!!
Comments & Reviews
Anton Recepten says
Keep up the good work. Mine was definitely more of a guacamole color, but yummy nonetheless. I adore smoothies!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Now I want a smoothie, thanks so much for coming over Anton!!!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Aww! Tara, these are the cutest smoothies ever! Thought of featuring a Banana Split Smoothie soon on my blog and checked Pinterest to see if anyone has done them. Well, of course they have! Sweet photos, my dear and thanks for sharing! xo
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Stacy for coming over, I am so glad you liked it!!
Michelle says
Oh my goodness both the banana split and smoothie look amazing! I love the fact that the fruit is chocolate dipped not drowning in chocolate syrup. Can’t wait to try both recipes. Thanks so much for sharing at Creative Thursday last week. I can’t wait to see what you link up this week. Have a great day 🙂
Michelle
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming by Michelle. So glad you liked them!!
Michelle says
Oh my goodness both the banana split and smoothie look amazing! I love the fact that the fruit is chocolate dipped not drowning in chocolate syrup. Can’t wait to try both recipes. Thanks so much for sharing at Creative Thursday last week. I can’t wait to see what you link up this week. Have a great day 🙂
Michelle
A Bowl Of Mush says
This looks so awesome! Yum!
Noshing with the Nolands says
The smoothie was so good and rich, yummy!! Thanks so coming by!!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
GORGEOUS photos!!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you, you are always so kind!!
Ken says
nothin’ left by the time I got home except a few dirty dishes!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Haha, oh you poor guy. We will make you another one!!
Peter @Feed Your Soul says
these look delicious. i am sure your daughter loved it – maybe ken too
Noshing with the Nolands says
Amber loved them both!!! Sorry Ken!!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
GORGEOUS photos!!!