Description
A playful, wholesome breakfast banana split using natural sweetness, creamy dairy alternatives, and energizing toppings—healthy, customizable, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 banana, split lengthwise
- ¼ cup low‑fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mixed berries (e.g., raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
- 2 tbsp granola
- 1 tbsp honey or drizzle of nut butter (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the banana in half lengthwise and place on a plate or shallow dish.
- In one scoop, combine the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt (if using separately) and place between the banana halves.
- Top with mixed berries and sprinkle granola evenly on top.
- If desired, add a light drizzle of honey or warmed nut butter for extra indulgence.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This breakfast is high in protein and fiber, helping you feel satisfied until your next meal. One version provides around 18 g protein and 8 g fiber :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
- Mixing cottage cheese with Greek yogurt adds creaminess and boosts protein content :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
- Customizable—add chia seeds, cacao nibs, nuts, or shredded coconut for texture, healthy fats, or extra crunch :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
- Using honey or nut butter allows for sweetness without excess refined sugar :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: No‑cook assembly
- Cuisine: American / Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 banana split
- Calories: Approx. 300–350 kcal
- Sugar: Natural sugars (~20–25 g)
- Sodium: Low (depending on dairy)
- Fat: 8–12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1–2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: From toppings (nuts or nut butter)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35–45 g
- Fiber: 7–9 g
- Protein: 17–18 g
- Cholesterol: Depends on dairy choice
