𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑟𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝐵𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑎 𝑆𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑡 𝐹𝑙𝑢𝑓𝑓 𝑆𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑑

𝐵𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑎 𝑆𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑡 𝐹𝑙𝑢𝑓𝑓 𝑆𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑑

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained 🍍
1 cup sliced strawberries 🍓
2 bananas, sliced 🍌
1 cup mini marshmallows 🍬
1 cup maraschino cherries, halved 🍒
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 🌰
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix 🍮
1 1/2 cups cold milk 🥛
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping 🍨
Chocolate syrup for drizzling 🍫

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Prepare the fruit: Begin by draining the crushed pineapple 🍍 and slicing the strawberries 🍓, bananas 🍌, and halving the maraschino cherries 🍒. Set the fruit aside for later use. This colorful assortment of fruits is the heart of the salad, giving it that delicious banana split flavor! 🍓🍌🍍

2. Make the pudding mixture: In a large mixing bowl 🥣, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix 🍮 and cold milk 🥛 until smooth. Let the mixture sit for about 2 minutes to thicken slightly. The creamy pudding will add richness and sweetness to the salad! 🍮✨

3. Fold in the whipped topping: Gently fold the whipped topping 🍨 into the pudding mixture, making sure it’s fully incorporated without deflating the light texture. This combination creates the fluffy, creamy base for the salad! 🍨💛

4. Add the fruit and extras: Carefully fold the sliced bananas 🍌, strawberries 🍓, drained pineapple 🍍, halved cherries 🍒, mini marshmallows 🍬, and chopped walnuts 🌰 (if using) into the pudding mixture. Gently stir everything together until the fruits and marshmallows are evenly distributed throughout the creamy base. 🍍🍓🍌

5. Chill and serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour ⏲️ to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set. Before serving, drizzle the top with chocolate syrup 🍫 for that classic banana split finish. Serve chilled and enjoy this creamy, fruity treat at your next gathering! 🍽️😊

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 | 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟮𝟴𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟴

~ Donald Recipes