Alright, let’s get this straight, I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, but I can whip up a banana split, you betcha. My grandkids, they love this thing, and it ain’t rocket science, so listen up.
What you need for this banana thingy:
- One banana, not too ripe, not too green, just right, you know?
- Some ice cream. I usually use vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, the kind the kids like.
- Chocolate syrup, the gooey kind.
- Whipped cream, from a can or whatever you got.
- Cherries, those bright red ones, gotta have those.
- Nuts, if you want ’em. My old man used to love peanuts on his, so I throw some in sometimes.
- Pineapple chunks.
Okay, so first thing’s first, get yourself a long dish, like a boat, you know? That’s what they call it, a banana boat dish. Makes sense, I guess. Now, peel that banana and slice it right down the middle, longways. Put each half in the dish, like they’re sittin’ in a little boat.
Next up, the ice cream. Scoop it out, one scoop of each flavor, and put ’em right between the banana halves. Line ’em up all nice and pretty. Don’t be stingy with the ice cream, kids love ice cream, the more the better.
Now comes the fun part, the messy part. Drizzle that chocolate syrup all over the ice cream and bananas. Don’t be shy, get it all gooey and drippy. Then squirt on some whipped cream. Big fluffy piles of it. My grandkids always fight over who gets the most whipped cream.
And don’t forget them cherries! Plop them bright red cherries right on top, gotta have those cherries. And if you’re using nuts, sprinkle them on now. Like I said, peanuts are good, but walnuts or whatever you got works just fine.
And the last thing, the pineapple chunks. Just put some here and there over the whipped cream. My neighbor told me the pineapple makes it fancy. Kids they eat it all up no matter what. That’s it, you’re done. You made a banana split. See? I told you it was easy. Anyone can do it. Even a silly old woman like me.
Is this banana thing good for ya? Well, I ain’t no doctor, but I reckon it ain’t exactly health food. Too much sugar, you know? But a little treat now and then ain’t gonna hurt nobody. My grandkids, they run around all day, burnin’ off that sugar. Me, I just sit on the porch and watch ’em. And maybe have a little bite of that banana split myself. Don’t tell nobody.
This recipe, it ain’t one of them fancy things, you know? It’s simple. Some people, they like to add all sorts of stuff, like sprinkles and marshmallows and all that jazz. But I like to keep it simple, the way my grandma used to make it. She didn’t have all them fancy ingredients, just the basics. And it was always the best banana split I ever had.
So, there you have it. My way of makin’ a banana split. It ain’t the fanciest, but it’s good, and it makes the kids happy. And that’s all that matters, right? Now go on and make one yourself. You might surprise yourself. And you know, the kids, they are gonna love you for it. Grandma always said, the way to a kid’s heart is through their stomach. She was right about that, you betcha.
Making this banana thing at home, it ain’t hard at all. It’s way easier than you think. And it’s cheaper than buying them at them fancy ice cream shops. And you know what you’re putting in it, which is always a good thing. So, next time you’re looking for a treat, give this here banana split a try. You won’t be sorry.
And one last thing, don’t forget to lick the spoon. That’s the best part! Always was, always will be. Now go on, get to it, and don’t forget to share… or not, that’s up to you, I ain’t judgin’.
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