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Banana Split Mini Bites

October 3, 2010 By Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale 56 Comments

Banana Split Bites ~ A classic ice cream dessert gets mini for some bite size fun. And yes, there is actually a tiny scoop of ice cream tucked inside and underneath the whip cream of  those little darlings.

Banana Split Mini Bites

Banana Split Mini Bites

For once I made something mini for portion control and not just for the cute factor. My little guy had some friends over the other day and of course with a mom who is a baker, the expectation is dessert will not only be good but it will be fun. And I was asked, by friend Caroline, not to let her boys eat too much dessert.

Keeping all things in mind what I served is what you see here. It was a hit!

Here’s what wasn’t a hit and what I learned.

  • Impromptu play dates with four kid’s ages 3-5 year olds after a full work day –not a good idea.
  • Know in advance what other kids will and won’t eat. Hungry kids are cranky kids and some cranky kids bite; so no that is not a new tattoo I’m sporting on my arm.

Luckily, dessert made all things right. The banana split mini bites were fun and having two each seemed to be just enough for each kid.

No recipe just a few notes:

  • Use firm bananas and cut into 1 inch sections. Leave the peel on for easy handling, and with a melon baller, dig a well in the middle of each banana section. 
  • Melt chocolate in the microwave and dip the bottom portion of the banana in chocolate and then dip it once again in either non-pareils or chopped peanuts. To quickly harden the chocolate, place dipped bananas in the freezer for five minutes.
  • Fill each well with ice cream (I filled mine with vanilla chocolate chip) and top with whip cream and a maraschino cherry.  

Filed Under: Ice Cream, Popsicles, Sorbet, Party Food, Sweet

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Comments

  1. Stef says

    October 4, 2010 at 5:48 am

    Most beautiful banana split ever!

  2. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:48 am

    Oh, now this is just TOO cute!!

  3. shelly (cookies and cups) says

    October 4, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    These are amazing!!

  4. Misty says

    October 4, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    Beyond cute! I want to make these with my 5-year-old.

  5. Cookbook Queen says

    October 4, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    These look so great!!

    I LOVE banana splits. I always buy one with good intentions…then I eat about 4 bites and I’m through.

    Sigh…I know…I am a banana split loser face.

    These, though–I could totally handle.

  6. Kim - Liv Life says

    October 4, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    Oh, I love these!!! These will be an absolute hit in our house. We made some frozen, dipped banana pops earlier in the week that were good, but these are even better. Nicely done!

  7. Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets says

    October 4, 2010 at 6:42 pm

    These are seriously cute. What a great idea for a simple treat made special :).

  8. Eliana says

    October 4, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    They look super delish and love that they are so easy to make.

  9. Michelle says

    October 4, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    Oh my gosh, did someone really bite you??? No more banana splits for him! LOL Seriously cute dessert. I was totally taken with the first photo, then I’m scrolling down and see you actually hollowed them out to fill with ice cream. You are too much. Just awesome.

  10. Su-yin says

    October 4, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    Cuteness overload! You’re so good at this whole miniature dessert thing 🙂

  11. Naomi says

    October 4, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    Hi Michelle,

    Yes, I have a nice multi-color bruise from the bite. He’s going through a biting stage. Luckily, he is an otherwise adorable little boy and his mom and I are good friends, so I quickly forgave the assaulter. 🙂

    Naomi

  12. Cupcake Activist says

    October 4, 2010 at 9:29 pm

    Cute idea! I might even freeze the bananas so the chocolate hardens quicker.

  13. Lauren @ Crave. Indulge. Satisfy. says

    October 4, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    These are the cutest things I have ever seen!

  14. Tracy says

    October 5, 2010 at 12:23 am

    Oh my gosh, these are SO adorable! I don’t think I’d be able to stop eating these, haha.

  15. Rhonda ( The Dainty Baker) says

    October 5, 2010 at 1:50 am

    That’s jst too cute! … love the 100’s & 1000’s!!

  16. ingrid says

    October 5, 2010 at 3:20 am

    Very cute, Naomi! You’re so very creative. 🙂
    ~ingrid

  17. Kitchen Runway says

    October 5, 2010 at 7:01 am

    These are so adorable!! I’m definitely going to make these soon! Thanks for sharing!

  18. Lina says

    October 5, 2010 at 8:36 am

    So pretty!!

  19. diva says

    October 5, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    this is genius! who’d think to do banana splits bite sized?! love this. all i need to go with this is a tablespoon of vanilla ice cream. x

  20. Jayne says

    October 5, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    I love the peanut suggestion for the bottom, and I think the use of nuts rather than sprinkles would actually make them chic little desserts for a more adult soiree.

    Gorgeous, as usual.

  21. Lisa says

    October 5, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    Naomi, You are still one of my favorites! You’re so talented and creative. Love this (=

  22. Adelina says

    October 5, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    This is such a brilliant idea!!!

  23. Urvashee says

    October 6, 2010 at 2:12 am

    Naomi, these are so cute! I have to keep this in mind for my kiddo.

  24. Cookbooks says

    October 6, 2010 at 8:28 am

    Its looks delicious, i really wanna to taste it ASAP.

  25. Joanne says

    October 6, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    AND the best part is this is HEALTHY because it has BANANAS. Haha not sure how well that logic works when it comes to other moms. I personally believe these are the cutest things ever!

  26. thecoffeesnob says

    October 7, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    This is such a clever idea, Naomi-our creativity floors me every time! 🙂

  27. thecoffeesnob says

    October 7, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    Gah, sorry I meant your creativity. I certainly need tons of help in that department 😆

  28. Jean at The Delightful Repast says

    October 7, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    Almost makes me wish I had young children. Well, not quite, but these ARE adorable!

  29. Jennifer says

    October 7, 2010 at 5:10 pm

    Adorable! I am going to make these for my daughter using So Delicious coconut milk ice cream and Soyatoo whipped topping!

  30. Lisa says

    October 11, 2010 at 8:49 pm

    These look incredible. I’d fill mine with dulce de leche ice cream.

  31. Michelle says

    October 13, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    These are beyond adorable! I love love love this idea!

  32. SHOKO BY says

    October 26, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    Thanks for this fantastic tutorial!

    You`r work is beautiful!!

    Started chocolate site http://shoko.by SHOKO BY

  33. sophistimom says

    April 8, 2011 at 4:15 am

    These are so cute, Naomi.

  34. Laurie@Food is Love says

    May 11, 2011 at 11:40 pm

    Absolutely genius idea! I’m sharing it on my Facebook Fan Page… feel free to stop by and say hi! (facebook.com/foodslove)

  35. Amanda says

    May 12, 2011 at 2:48 am

    These are amazing!!

  36. Cat Davis says

    May 16, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    That is just plain genius. I can’t wait to try this with my kids.

  37. Coco200066 says

    June 27, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    Wow…yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  38. Karyn says

    January 9, 2012 at 3:45 am

    Wow!! Stunning and simple! Love it!

  39. ATasteOfMadness says

    June 13, 2012 at 2:55 am

    This is so simple! I love it! I’ve MUST make this soon!

  40. jess says

    March 21, 2013 at 9:20 am

    lovely i want to make them form my sons 4th bday party next month.i am only wondering if the banana turns a bit black.how long can they be on the table for?

  41. Mary Hughes says

    September 25, 2013 at 9:47 am

    How long will these stay before the banana starts to turn brown?

  42. Stephanie S says

    November 7, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    How do you serve them? Frozen, refrigerated ??

  43. Chris Brown says

    November 11, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Did you try these? Did the bananas turn brown? I want to try for Thanksgiving?

  44. Naomi Robinson says

    November 11, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Stephanie serve them chilled.

  45. Sassy says

    December 21, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    I love this idea, with the holidays upon us I have seen several ideas using sliced and peeled bananas. Do they begin turning brown, whats the secret to keeping them looking so fresh??

  46. Stephanie says

    December 29, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Okay, this recipe is genius! Great job! Can’t wait to make these in the future. I don’t eat dairy, but I bet it would be easy to sub the dairy with non-dairy chocolate and whipped cream. Yum.

  47. Mariette says

    September 14, 2014 at 2:21 am

    Hi! What a wonderful and great idea. I’m making a blogpost with all kinds of treats for kids and i would love to share your idea and photo. Could you please let me know if you would be fine with that? Thank you so much!

  48. Mariette says

    September 14, 2014 at 2:21 am

    I will of course link to your site for the recipe 🙂

  49. jamie says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:17 am

    How early can u make these for a party???

  50. Janet Centore says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:35 am

    I want to make these and don’t see any answer on how to stop them from getting brown.?????

  51. Rosanne Robinson says

    December 27, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    they look amazing, definitely have to make them for my grandson

  52. Melissa says

    January 9, 2015 at 10:07 am

    These are a great idea!!! I would love to take these for my daughters birthday surprise!! Do you think I can do the bananas, chocolate and sprinkles add the ice cream then out them in the freezer then take them to school add the whip cream and the cherry?? How do I make sure they don’t turn brown?
    Thanks!!

  53. Sue says

    February 17, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    OMG your a genius, just what I have been craving, very dietary if you use chocolate ice cream made totally out of bananas and cocoa, or yogurt, having this for dessert tonite.

  54. Mel says

    October 1, 2015 at 1:48 am

    Hi there… I would like to do these for my kids party. I would have to do it in advance but I am worried about the bananas turning brown. Any tips or suggestions?

  55. Mel says

    October 1, 2015 at 1:49 am

    Hi there,

    I LOVE this idea and would like to do it for my kids party. I would have to prepare it in advance. Any tips to stop the banans turning brown? Do you think I should rather not make them for the party (you’ve made them before so you’d know)?

    Thanks

  56. sonia says

    April 30, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    so cute ideas brilliant,iamgoing to try it for a nephew’s party

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