Ice cream for breakfast? Not exactly—but this Breakfast Banana Split certainly brings the fun! Here, a banana gets the full sundae treatment, turning an ordinary morning into a little celebration.

A plate with a sliced banana topped with yogurt, granola, pecans, and pomegranate seeds creates a refreshing Breakfast Banana Split, surrounded by bowls of pomegranate, granola, and whole bananas on a light background.

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The gameplan: Slice a ripe banana lengthwise (that’s your “boat”), spoon on some vanilla Greek yogurt in place of the ice cream, and sprinkle on granola or muesli for that all-important crunch. Then comes the best part…toppings! Dark chocolate chips, toasted pecans, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate arils…pile on whatever makes you smile 😉

A hand spoons yogurt onto a sliced banana on a white plate, creating a delicious Breakfast Banana Split. Nearby are bowls of pomegranate seeds and granola, perfect for adding flavor and crunch to this morning treat.
A hand adds a pecan to a Breakfast Banana Split topped with yogurt, granola, pomegranate seeds, and pecans on a white plate. Nearby are bowls of granola and pomegranate seeds.
Two plates with a Breakfast Banana Split—sliced bananas topped with creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, pecans, and vibrant pomegranate seeds. Surrounding the plates are bananas, granola, pomegranate seeds, pecans, and a bowl of yogurt on a tan surface.

Now, as a dietitian, I have to tell you what I looove about this one: it sneaks in a little something from several food groups without even trying. The banana brings potassium and natural sweetness, while the Greek yogurt adds a nice hit of protein and calcium. Your granola (plus any nuts or seeds you toss on) layers in fiber, healthy fats, and plenty of satisfying texture. It’s also super easy to tweak for different appetites and dietary needs.

A Breakfast Banana Split features a split banana topped with yogurt, pecans, granola, chocolate chips, and pomegranate seeds on a white plate, with bowls of granola and pomegranate and a banana nearby.

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A Breakfast Banana Split features a sliced banana topped with yogurt, pecans, granola, and pomegranate seeds on a white plate. A spoon rests nearby, with bananas and a bowl of pomegranate seeds in the background.
A Breakfast Banana Split topped with yogurt, granola, pecans, and pomegranate seeds is served on a white plate. A spoonful is in the foreground. Bananas and more toppings are blurred in the background.

As you may already know, I have a BIG family, and when everyone is staying over (or when we’re all together in the Berkshires) one of the easiest breakfasts is a DIY Breakfast Banana Split station. I put out bananas, different yogurts, granola, fruit, nuts, seeds, coconut, chocolate chips…the whole hullabaloo! Everyone can build their own creation, which makes breakfast extra fun and saves me from playing short-order cook.

This is one breakfast where I fully encourage playing with your food. Split, spoon, sprinkle…and dig in! Everyone is gonna go bananas. 

Want to keep the banana fun going, try my Banana S’mores next!

A Breakfast Banana Split features a split banana topped with yogurt, pecans, granola, chocolate chips, and pomegranate seeds on a white plate, with bowls of granola and pomegranate and a banana nearby.
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Breakfast Banana Split

Ice cream for breakfast? Not exactly—but this Breakfast Banana Split certainly brings the fun. A banana gets the full sundae treatment, turning an ordinary morning into a little celebration.
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 banana, split lengthwise
  • ¼ cup vanilla low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons granola or muesli cereal*
  • Optional toppers: shredded coconut, dark chocolate chips, toasted pecans, sunflower, pumpkin and/or pomegranate seeds
Ingredient Details to Know
*Choose certified gluten-free for a gluten-free option

Instructions
 

  • Place the bananas cut side up on a plate. Top each half with yogurt and sprinkle on cereal. Add optional toppers.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 190Carbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gTotal Fat: 4g— Unsaturated Fat: 3g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 4gTotal Sugar: 18g— Natural Sugar: 16g— Added Sugar: 2gVitamin C: 10mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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