Grilled banana splits with chocolate peanut butter sauce

Dairy-free banana split with ice cream and chocolate sauce.

5 from 2 votes

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. Vegan and gluten-free.

Prep Time2

Cook Time12

Total Time14

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Vegan

Keyword: banana split, grill, sundae

Servings: people

Calories: 516kcal

Author: Cadry Nelson

Ingredients

⅓ cup non-dairy milk + more to thin the sauce
½ cup vegan chocolate chips
¼ cup peanut butter crunchy
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Avocado oil or other neutral-flavored high heat oil for the 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 ⅓ cup non-dairy milk and ½ cup chocolate chips to a low or low-medium heat. Stir almost 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 while the sauce reduces and becomes the consistency of gravy.
You want the sauce to be creamy but still pourable. If it gets too thick or seizes up, stir in 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 vegan ice cream. 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

Make ahead instructions: 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 about 30 seconds, and stir until smooth again.

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