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Creamy Frozen Banana Split Dessert Bars

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These creamy frozen banana split dessert bars are a quick, easy, and refreshing summer treat that captures the classic banana split flavors in a mess-free, handheld form.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2–3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, lightly toasted
  • 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice 4 ripe bananas into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss them with 1 teaspoon lemon juice to prevent browning. Spread them on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until solid.
  2. In a food processor, blend the frozen banana slices until they start breaking down. Add 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2-3 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Continue blending until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream or coconut cream gradually to reach a soft-serve consistency.
  3. Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Pour half of the banana cream mixture into the pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  4. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped nuts, 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, and half of the chocolate chips evenly over the first layer.
  5. Pour the remaining banana cream over the toppings and spread gently to cover.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining nuts, cherries, and chocolate chips on top for an inviting finish.
  7. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap or foil and freeze for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until firm.
  8. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Let them sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing into squares with a sharp knife (warm the knife under hot water for cleaner cuts).

Notes

Use ripe bananas with bright yellow skin and small brown spots for best flavor and texture. If bars are too hard to cut, let them soften at room temperature for a few minutes. Lemon juice prevents bananas from browning. Bars freeze well up to two weeks when stored airtight. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt and heavy cream with coconut yogurt and coconut cream. Nut-free options include sunflower seeds or toasted coconut flakes.

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