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Banana Split Yogurt Cup - A Fun, Fresh Take on a Classic

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • Bananas (ripe but not mushy)
  • Strawberries (fresh; frozen and thawed work in a pinch)
  • Pineapple (fresh or canned tidbits in juice, drained)
  • Dark chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips
  • Chopped nuts (peanuts, walnuts, or almonds)
  • Honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Vanilla extract (if using plain yogurt)
  • Maraschino cherries or fresh cherries (pitted)
  • Unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
  • Chocolate syrup or melted chocolate (optional drizzle)

Method
 

  1. Prep the fruit: Slice the banana into coins. Hull and slice strawberries. Chop fresh pineapple into small pieces or drain canned pineapple well to avoid watery cups.
  2. Sweeten the yogurt (if needed): If using plain Greek yogurt, stir in a small drizzle of honey or maple syrup and a few drops of vanilla extract. Taste and adjust—you want lightly sweet, not dessert-level sweet.
  3. Build the base: Spoon yogurt into a glass, jar, or bowl. Aim for about 3/4 to 1 cup per serving.
  4. Add the fruit layer: Scatter banana slices over the yogurt, then add strawberries and pineapple. Keep some fruit for the top to make it look pretty.
  5. Sprinkle the crunch: Add chopped nuts and a spoonful of mini chocolate chips. This is where the “split” magic happens.
  6. Finish with flair: Drizzle a thin ribbon of chocolate syrup or melted chocolate. Add a small pinch of coconut if you like. Top with a cherry.
  7. Serve immediately: Enjoy right away for the best texture and a crisp bite from the nuts and chocolate.