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    Grilled banana split recipe (Vegan)

    Published: Jul 18, 2016 · Modified: May 5, 2021 by Cadry Nelson
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    Grilled banana split with chocolate peanut butter sauce | cadryskitchen.com

    Take your cookout all the way through dessert with this grilled banana split with chocolate peanut butter sauce. It is a swoon-worthy dessert that’s entirely vegan & gluten-free!

    Banana split in glass dish with chocolate peanut butter sauce & PB cups.

    In my childhood home, the barbecue grill was a meat-only affair. There were no vegetable kebabs, grilled asparagus or Portobello mushrooms to be had. I didn’t even realize that grilling plants was a thing people did.

    It was only once I was in my twenties and started working as a cater waiter that I discovered there was so much more possible on the grill.

    Often at parties and banquets, the chefs would have platters of grilled eggplant, zucchini, and red bell peppers. I was surprised at how much nuance and sweetness the grill gave to simple vegetables. And for dessert? Grilled bananas.

    Grilled bananas are vaguely like fried plantains. The fiery grates caramelize the bananas just a bit around the grill marks. Inside, the bananas become hot, melty, and gooey. With a simple drizzling of chocolate sauce, it’s a worthy dessert all on its own.

    But if you want to take it up a significant notch, make this grilled banana split.

    Grilled banana split

    Collage: Bananas cut in half & bananas grilled.So Delicious vegan ice cream, grilled banana halves, and ice cream in scoops.

    These grilled banana splits are topped with scoops of non-dairy ice cream and a generous drizzling of chocolate peanut butter sauce. Think of it as a chocolate peanut butter cup in liquid form.

    It’s easy to make the chocolate peanut butter sauce on the stove in just minutes. The 4 ingredients are simply non-dairy milk, chocolate chips, chunky peanut butter, and maple syrup.

    Then for good measure, I garnished the sundae with chopped vegan peanut butter cups. 

    Overhead grilled banana split & PB cups in pieces.

    Peanut butter chocolate sauce over grilled bananas and ice cream.

    I served these banana split sundaes to friends recently for a sweet end to our dinner party. After the main course was finished, I hopped outside to the patio to start the outdoor grill.

    Since we use propane, it didn’t take long at all to get the grill grates hot. I’d made the chocolate peanut butter sauce ahead of time and just reheated it quickly in the microwave with a splash of almond milk. In less than 10 minutes, our guests had grilled banana splits in front of them.

    The warm banana with cool ice cream is a wonderful meeting of textures and flavors. And of course, chocolate, banana, and peanut butter play very nicely together.

    Our guests had no problem polishing off their desserts and said they were the highlight of the night.

    Grilled banana splits with peanut butter cup sauce in glass dishes.

    Grilled banana split with peanut butter cup sauce in glass dish on table.

    Grilled banana splits with chocolate peanut butter sauce

    These grilled banana splits with chocolate peanut butter sauce are the perfect finish to your barbecue or cookout.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Keyword: banana split, grill, sundae
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 14 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 516kcal
    Author: Cadry Nelson

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup non-dairy milk
    • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup crunchy peanut butter
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • Neutral high heat oil for grill
    • 4 bananas cut in half length-wise with peel still on
    • 1 pint non-dairy ice cream
    • 2 vegan peanut butter cups roughly chopped (for garnish)

    Instructions

    • In a small pot, bring non-dairy milk and chocolate chips to a low or low-medium heat. Stir constantly with a fork or whisk until the chocolate chips are fully melted and smooth. (It should take just a few minutes.)
    • Stir in the peanut butter and maple syrup. Once it has all completely combined, continue cooking and stirring for a minute or two more while the sauce reduces and becomes the consistency of gravy. If it gets too thick or seizes up, add another splash of non-dairy milk.* Remove from heat and set aside.
    • Heat the outdoor or indoor grill to 500 degrees. Lightly brush the grill grate or the cut side of the bananas with oil.
    • Place the bananas cut side down on the heated grill. Don't move them for about three minutes, until they get good, dark grill marks.
    • Use tongs to flip the bananas onto the back where the peel is still attached. Continue cooking them for another two or three minutes until the peel has darkened and the banana has softened. Move them to a plate to cool slightly.
    • Put out 4 bowls or banana boats. Into each bowl, put 2 or 3 scoops of creamy cashew frozen dessert. Remove the peels from the bananas. Put two banana halves into each bowl. Top with warm chocolate peanut butter sauce. Garnish with chopped peanut butter cups. Serve immediately.

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    Notes

    *If you're not using the chocolate peanut butter sauce right away, store it in the refrigerator in a covered glass container. It reheats well in the microwave before serving. Just add a splash of non-dairy milk, heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, and stir until smooth again.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 11.7mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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    This grilled banana splits recipe was my entry into the So Delicious Dairy Free recipe contest in collaboration with Go Dairy Free. While I was not compensated for my time creating this recipe, I did receive a small grocery stipend.

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    About Cadry Nelson

    Cadry Nelson is the writer, photographer, and recipe creator behind Cadry’s Kitchen, a vegan food & lifestyle blog started in 2009. Through approachable recipes, vegan travel guides, and down-to-earth discussions on the social aspects of being vegan, Cadry shows that living a vegan lifestyle is deliciously uncomplicated. Cadry has been featured on NBC News, Mashable, Today, Reader's Digest, Yahoo, Delish, Shape, and Huffington Post.

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    Comments

    1. Becky

      July 18, 2016 at 11:28 am

      This looks so amazing, Cadry!!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        July 19, 2016 at 8:13 am

        Thanks, Becky!

        Reply
    2. Bianca

      July 18, 2016 at 11:57 am

      YES! This sounds so amazing! I’ve never had grilled bananas, but I have deep-fried them (ha, of course I have!). The warm bananas with the cold ice cream and those PB cups sound like the best combo ever.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        July 19, 2016 at 8:15 am

        Ha, ha! Yes, I’m not surprised you’ve had deep fried bananas. 🙂 You’ll have to try grilling bananas the next time you have a barbecue. I think you’d really like them!

        Reply
    3. Mae

      July 19, 2016 at 12:36 am

      Oh gosh, what an amazing idea! Yum, I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        July 19, 2016 at 8:15 am

        Thanks, Mae! Let me know how it goes. 😀

        Reply
    4. Aimee | Wallflower Kitchen

      July 19, 2016 at 3:39 am

      Goodness this looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        July 19, 2016 at 8:15 am

        Thank you, Aimee!

        Reply
    5. Shell

      July 19, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      I love this idea! You’ve inspired me to try some new veggies (and maybe fruit!) on the grill.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        July 19, 2016 at 12:10 pm

        That’s great, Shell! I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how much flavor the grill gives to vegetables and fruit. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Katie | Delightful Vegans

      July 25, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      Wowsers! These just look so scrumptious!! Will have to make some banana splits soon!!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        July 30, 2016 at 2:28 pm

        Thanks, Katie! I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    7. Mandy

      September 19, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      YUM!!! I just watched your video and now I’m majorly craving this! I never thought to grill bananas before, but I bet it adds such a wonderful flavor to this dessert. Goodness, and topped with ice cream and that chocolate peanut butter sauce??? Looks amazing!

      Reply
    8. Nicole

      June 15, 2017 at 11:10 pm

      I have been obsessed with banana splits lately, this is definitely going on my to try list!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        June 16, 2017 at 4:28 pm

        Awesome! I hope you love it, Nicole. The weather is just perfect for a grilled banana split.

        Reply

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