Breakfast Peanut Butter Banana Split

Breakfast at a Glance

• Prep Time: <10 minutes
• Planning Ahead: The yogurt mixture can be prepared in advance (but doesn't have to be)
• Morning Effort: Just put it together
• Protein: 26g
• Fiber: 10g

Nessy's Note

While I try to keep breakfast recipes (like these chocolate banana overnight oats) as simple as possible around here, I can't deny that taking an extra minute or two for presentation can seriously elevate the whole morning.

Case in point? My breakfast peanut butter banana split.

Sure, I could just toss everything into a bowl (and do many mornings when I make this banana yogurt bowl), but something about seeing how pretty it looked made breakfast feel a little more special. And I think it even tasted better.

So here's to romanticizing breakfast and busy mornings.

• Banana- This definitely tastes best with a ripe banana (yellow but not yet spotty) for max banana flavor and sweetness while not yet being mushy.
• Greek Yogurt- Like in Greek yogurt overnight oats, I use whole milk or 2% for the best flavor and creaminess but non-fat works if you prefer.
  • Substitution: Any plain yogurt (balkan, skyr, etc.) works but note that the protein content and thickness vary.
• Peanut Butter- In my humble opinion, peanut butter + banana is a perfect match (as this PB Banana Protein Smoothie proves). I used natural style smooth but crunchy would also be great here!
  • Substitution: If you prefer to skip the PB flavor, you can simply leave it out.
• Flaxseed- This is my trick for a yogurt banana split that holds its shape. Adding some ground flaxseed thickens the yogurt (it does the same thing for a cookie dough yogurt bowl) so that it can be scooped between the banana slices and it also adds a bit of extra fiber to the recipe.
  • Substitution: Chia seeds could work but the yogurt filling will be less smooth that way. You can leave the flaxseed out also.
• Toppings- Like when making a breakfast yogurt bowl, the toppings are the fun part! I opted for some sliced strawberries, chopped peanuts and dark chocolate but you can definitely switch these up with other berries, nuts or seeds.

Tips for Perfect Breakfast Banana Split

• Use a ripe (but not over-ripe) banana. A yellow and nearly but not quite spotty banana adds sweet flavor while still being sturdy enough to slice in half.
• Don't skip the flaxseed. Stirring ground flaxseed into the yogurt helps to thicken it and give it a more-pudding like consistency for spooning into the centre of the banana.
• Sweeten to taste. I usually don't add any sweetener but I recommend tasting the filling before adding it to the banana and adding some honey or maple syrup if you prefer.

More Banana Breakfast Recipes...

• Blueberry Banana Smoothie
• Banana Chia Overnight Oats
• Banana Cream Oatmeal
• Almond Butter Banana Toast