Breakfast Banana Split

Name: Breakfast Banana Split
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 medium to large banana (ripe but not too ripe); 1/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed and pat dry; 1/4 to 1/2 cup sliced or cubed fresh strawberries; 2 tablespoons favorite granola of choice; tablespoon chopped almonds or nut of choice; Optional to add on, shredded coconut, honey, maple syrup, sliced grapes

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My breakfast banana split is a sweet, healthy start to your day. With Greek yogurt, fresh berries, granola, and chopped nuts, this Greek yogurt banana split is like a healthy dessert for breakfast!

If you enjoy a sweet breakfast like I do, you will probably really enjoy this breakfast banana split. It’s a healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert, and it’s loaded with the goodness of fruit, yogurt, and nuts.

Also, this is a great dessert and snack idea. Sometimes I even have one of these filled bananas for a light lunch.

One time, I served these when our friends came over for dinner. It was a nice surprise when I brought these out on a tray. They were very impressed with how these banana splits looked. Every one of us finished our banana split.

Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Banana Split Recipe

Simple Ingredients: It uses basic ingredients found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
Easy to Make: I only takes a few minutes to make this recipe, and it requires ZERO cooking.
Healthy: The ingredients in this recipe create a breakfast loaded with protein, healthy fats, complex carbs, and tons of vitamins and minerals.
Dessert for Breakfast: Although it’s healthy, this recipe is basically dessert for breakfast. Who doesn’t love that?

Ingredients

Large Banana: Every banana split needs bananas!
Berries: Blueberries and strawberries add bright sweet flavor to the split.
Greek Yogurt: Vanilla Greek yogurt adds rich, creamy sweetness in place of ice cream.
Granola and Chopped Nuts: Granola and chopped nuts add flavor and texture.

See the recipe card at the end of the post for the list of ingredients and their exact amounts.

Flavor Variations

Vanilla Greek Yogurt: You can use regular vanilla yogurt, plain Greek yogurt, or your favorite fruit-flavored yogurt for this recipe.
Berries: Any of your favorite berries will work for this recipe.
Toppings: Try adding shredded coconut, honey, maple syrup, or sliced grapes to your breakfast banana split.
Nuts: You can use your favorite chopped nuts for this recipe. They all work!

How to Make This Greek Yogurt Banana Split

1: Slice the banana lengthwise and place it on a plate.

2: Add yogurt to both halves and top with the remaining ingredients.

Hint

Choose a banana that’s ripe but not too ripe. The perfect banana will be bright yellow from tip to tip and firm.

Storage

If you have leftovers, drizzle the banana with lemon juice to prevent browning and refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to a day.

What to Serve with a Breakfast Banana Split

This delicious Greek yogurt banana split makes the perfect sweet addition to a larger breakfast or brunch with savory items like brioche French toast, bagel breakfast casserole, or cheesy kale quiche.

Tips

Never wash berries until you’re ready to use them. They hold on to moisture and mold easily.
Slice your banana just before making the split to prevent browning.
The perfect banana for this Greek yogurt banana split is bright yellow with no green and no spots.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a breakfast banana split?

A breakfast banana split is a banana split made with yogurt in place of ice cream and topped with fresh fruit, granola, and nuts.

Is Greek yogurt healthy?

Greek yogurt is very healthy. It has more protein than regular yogurt.

Is granola healthy?

Granola is as healthy as the ingredients used to make it. If granola is made primarily with oats, nuts, and fruits, then it can be quite healthy. If it’s loaded with chocolate and other sugar-laden ingredients, it’s not very healthy.