dessert for breakfast anyone? you can count me in on this one! this breakfast banana split recipe is the perfect way to get your daily dose of protein, carbs and healthy fats. not only that, you’ll feel like you’re eating dessert in every spoonful. sounds like a win-win to me!
now, i have to be honest…i was never a huge fan of banana splits growing up. i was more of a hot fudge sundae kinda gal, but THIS breakfast banana split has changed me. i guess i was too young to appreciate the complexity of all a banana split has to offer! but this recipe…i wouldn’t mind eating this bowl on the daily, especially for breakfast!
i have always loved greek yogurt and that’s what i use for the base of this entire dish (and the bananas of course!). the greek yogurt is full of protein and probiotics. keeping you full all morning long without counting down the minutes until lunch time. i know we all have been there! not only that, but by topping the yogurt with healthy carbs from the granola + fresh fruit, this bowl will keep you satisfied even longer. important note : the granola only uses honey as a natural sweetener so there is no need to worry about any processed or unnecessary ingredients.
worried you don’t have enough time to make this? keep on reading to find out how simple it is and what ingredients you need to make this healthy breakfast recipe in your busy day! once you make it, you won’t want to go back to life without it.
breakfast banana split
Ingredients
toasted coconut honey granola (makes 4 servings)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes i use bob's red mill unsweetened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp honey melted for 30 seconds
breakfast banana split (1 serving)
- 1 cup greek yogurt i use 0% fat fage plain
- 3 strawberries rinsed + sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries rinsed
- 1 banana sliced in half
- honey drizzle on top
Instructions
granola
- preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (325 if you have a strong oven)
- in a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, melted honey, coconut flakes and vanilla until fully combined
- spread in an even layer on a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper
- bake for 10 minutes then mix up the oats to avoid burning
- flatten in an even layer again and put in the oven for an additional 5 minutes
- remove from the oven and let cool
- once cooled, break up into chunks + pieces for the granola topping
breakfast banana split
- slice the banana in half and place in your desired bowl / plate
- top the banana with the greek yogurt, fruit and granola
- top it all of with the honey drizzle and ENJOY!
Notes
- the granola makes 4 servings so that you can save the rest for mornings the rest of the week!
- granola storage : you can store the leftover granola in a ziploc bag, mason jar or other sealed container
- you will want to make the bowl fresh every day so that the bananas don’t turn brown and granola doesn’t get soggy sitting in yogurt
- it takes less than ten minutes to prepare each morning after the granola is made, the benefits of this dish are 100% worth it
- honey replacement : you can replace the honey with maple syrup, agave or your preferred sweetener
notes / tips
- meal prep friendly : make the granola on the weekend to make your bowl prep easy each morning during the week
- my favorite toppings : blueberries, strawberries, granola, honey drizzle but you can switch these up to fit your preferences
- if you liked this recipe, you will also like my almond joy overnight oats and healthy cinnamon toast for other healthy breakfast recipe ideas
Wow, beautiful plate presentation. Looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it!
Thank you so much!! Let me know what you think and post a picture of your remake on Instagram to tag me 🙂