Grilled Banana Splits for National Banana Split Day!
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: August 24, 2012

Celebrate National Banana Split Day with this recipe for grilled banana splits.   Bananas are sliced lengthwise, brushed with butter and put on the grill.  The surface begins to caramelize and the fruit develops a greater depth of flavor.  Top your bananas with your favorite ice cream, whipped cream, and of course, a maraschino cherry. Your favorite dessert just got better!
 
Grilled Banana Splits
 
Ingredients:
 
1 large banana, not over ripe
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup Vanilla ice cream
Chocolate sauce/ hot fudge
Optional Toppings:
Toasted almonds
Whipped cream
Maraschino cherries
 
Directions:
 








Preheat grill over medium-high flame.


   
Cut banana in half, lengthwise. Brush cut sides with melted butter and place, cut side down, on the grill.


   
Grill bananas 2-4 minutes or until tender, but not burnt.


   
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce and your choice of toppings!

Preheat grill over medium-high flame.


     
Cut banana in half, lengthwise. Brush cut sides with melted butter and place, cut side down, on the grill.


     
Grill bananas 2-4 minutes or until tender, but not burnt.


     
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce and your choice of toppings!