Have trouble getting the kids to eat breakfast? That won't be a problem any more when you serve them these breakfast banana splits. They look and taste like the real thing, but these banana splits are made with healthy non-fat yogurt, natural fruit sauce, and heart-healthy chopped walnuts.
These banana splits also make a great after-school snack or dessert, too.
If you have time, toast the walnuts for 3 to 5 minutes in a dry skillet or a 350-degree oven. Toasting the walnuts really lends an extra layer of flavor to this sundae recipe.
You can use just about any flavor of yogurt you have on hand in this breakfast recipe, but vanilla works especially well because it lets the toppings shine. And feel free to add additional toppings to suit your taste. Unsweetened crushed pineapple is delicious. So are fresh strawberries and fresh blueberries.
Although these breakfast sundaes seem to be high in calories, remember, they are a complete meal. Plus, the majority of the fat in these banana splits comes from walnuts, which have heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fat. These sundaes also offer 169% of the recommended daily amount for Vitamin C, 9 grams of fiber and 13 grams of protein per serving. Now that's a breakfast that won't leave you feeling hungry or tired in two hours!
Breakfast Banana Splits Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 small bananas
- 8 oz. non-fat or low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 2 cups unsweetened frozen blueberries
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation:
- Heat frozen blueberries, sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer until the blueberry sauce thickens, about five minutes.
- Slice the bananas in half lengthwise and place each one in a bowl. Top each banana with 4 ounces of vanilla yogurt. Spoon the blueberry sauce over the vanilla yogurt. Top with chopped walnuts.
- Serve immediately.
Makes 2 breakfast banana splits.
Per banana split (made with low-fat vanilla yogurt): 470 calories, 21 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 66 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 13 g protein, 4% vitamin A, 169% vitamin C, 28% calcium, 16% iron
For more healthy breakfast recipes, see also: Cheerios Breakfast Cookies, Chocolate Breakfast Cookies, Tropical Cheesecake Breakfast Bars, Banana Nut Oatmeal, Crockpot Oatmeal, Mango Chocolate Chip Scones, Chocolate Chip Scones, Blueberry French Toast Casserole, Blueberry Bread Pudding, and Breakfast Casserole.
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