Description
Banana Split Fluff is a sweet, creamy, and crunchy dessert salad bursting with all the classic banana split flavors and toppings—but without the ice cream or melting worries. It’s a perfect make-ahead treat filled with fruit, marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
20 oz can crushed pineapple (100% juice, undrained)
3.4 oz package banana cream instant pudding mix
1½ cups mini marshmallows
½ cup mixed nuts dessert topping (plus 3 tablespoons for garnish)
⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
8 oz container whipped topping (thawed)
10 oz jar maraschino cherries, stems removed, halved, and patted dry (plus extra whole cherries for garnish)
2 large (or 3 medium) ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
Optional: canned whipped topping and chocolate syrup for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crushed pineapple with juice.
- Sprinkle the banana cream instant pudding mix over the pineapple and stir until dissolved.
- Fold in mini marshmallows, mixed nuts, and mini chocolate chips.
- Gently fold in half of the whipped topping.
- Add the halved cherries, sliced bananas, and the remaining whipped topping. Mix carefully.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve in individual bowls, topped with canned whipped topping, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, reserved nuts, and extra whole cherries.
Notes
Use fresh pineapple chunks instead of canned for a fresher flavor.
Add other fruits like strawberries or kiwi for more variety.
Substitute walnuts or pecans for mixed nuts if preferred.
For a lighter version, use low-fat or whipped cream topping alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
