Dietitians Dish – July 14, 2024
Enjoy Splits as a NEW Summertime Treat!
Now, choose some sweet and sensible toppings to create a treat that won’t cause you the regret of a traditional banana split. Here are a few recipes that add some extra servings of fruit and gut-friendly yogurt!
Watermelon Banana Split

Ingredients:
- 1 watermelon, medium sized
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup caramel fruit dip
- 1/4 cup honey roasted almonds
Directions:
- Peel bananas and cut in half lengthwise then cut each piece in half. Serves 4. For each serving, lay 2 banana pieces against the sides of shallow dish.
- Using an ice cream scooper, place three watermelon “scoops” in between each banana in each dish. Remove seeds if necessary.
- Top each watermelon “scoop” with a diff erent fruit topping.
- Drizzle caramel fruit dip over the entire sundae. Sprinkle with almonds.
Heart Healthy Banana Split

Ingredients:
- 1 small banana
- 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries or raspberries
- 1/4 cup strawberries
- 1 Tbsp. dark chocolate chips
- 2 tsp. peanuts or walnuts
Directions:
- On a flat surface, slice the banana lengthwise. Arrange the sliced banana in a bowl. Top with the yogurt and berries.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate chips for 20 seconds on high. Stir and microwave in 20-second intervals until melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the yogurt and top with the peanuts.