Description
Delightful banana boats with yogurt and berries combine sweet tropical fruit with creamy toppings for a quick dessert. Wholesome ingredients and simple preparation make this treat perfect for families seeking a nutritious and satisfying snack you’ll love enjoying together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bananas (cut in half)
- 1 cup (237 ml) Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup (30 g) blueberries
- ¼ cup (30 g) raspberries
- ¼ cup (30 g) blackberries
- ¼ cup (30 g) almond slices
- ¼ cup (30 g) granola
- ¼ cup (30 g) dried coconut
- ¼ cup (40 g) Lily’s chocolate chips
Instructions
- Banana Preparation: Carefully select ripe, unblemished bananas and position them on a clean cutting surface. Using a sharp paring knife, slice each banana lengthwise, creating an elegant boat-like shape without separating the halves completely.
- Yogurt Layering: Generously spread creamy Greek yogurt along the banana’s inner surface, ensuring a smooth, even coverage that serves as a luxurious base for the remaining ingredients.
- Texture Enhancement: Sprinkle a dynamic blend of sliced almonds, crunchy granola, and shredded dried coconut across the yogurt-coated surface, introducing delightful textural dimensions to the dessert.
- Berry Embellishment: Artfully distribute a vibrant assortment of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, creating a colorful mosaic that adds freshness and natural sweetness to the banana boats.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish the creation with Lily’s sugar-free chocolate chips, providing a decadent chocolate accent that complements the fruity and nutty components of the dessert.
Notes
- Banana Selection Matters: Choose perfectly ripe bananas without soft spots or bruises to ensure the best texture and flavor for your dessert.
- Slicing Technique: Cut bananas lengthwise carefully, keeping the bottom intact to create a boat-like shape that holds all the delicious toppings securely.
- Yogurt Pro Tip: Use thick Greek yogurt for a creamy, protein-rich base that provides a tangy contrast to the sweet fruits and crunchy toppings.
- Topping Balance: Layer ingredients strategically – spread yogurt first, then nuts for crunch, followed by berries and chocolate chips for a visually appealing and texturally exciting treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 38mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg