PB&J Air-Fried Banana Split

Who doesn’t love peanut butter and jelly? This recipe is a twist on the classic banana split. Bananas are fried in an air-fryer and topped with peanut butter, fresh berries, vegan whip cream, and a few colorful sprinkles. The air fryer caramelizes the bananas for a sweet treat made from fruit that will bring your back to childhood with this classic favorite flavor. 

• PB&J air-fried banana split is a healthy dessert inspired by a pb&j sandwhich
• It’s quick and easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.
• This recipe is vegan, plant-based and dairy free
• Can customize easily customize toppings
• A kid-friendly fun dessert

• Bananas: a great way to use up your ripe bananas
• Peanut butter: peanut butter or your favorite nut or seed butter for healthy fats
• Strawberries: fresh or frozen berries work well to add the jelly to this yummy recipe
• Vegan Whip Cream: keeping it dairy-free and a little on the lighter side with coconut whip cream 

• This recipe works with any nut or seed butter such as almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or cashew butter
• Frozen diced strawberries work just as well as fresh
• Swap strawberries for raspberries for a tangy twist
• Feel free to swap toppings for chocolate chips, cacao nibs, or nuts, the options are endless
• I use coconut whip cream but any whip cream will work
• I like to keep my coconut whip cream in the freezer to make it more of an ice cream texture

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PB&J Air-Fried Banana Split

Dive into this peanut butter and jelly banana split for a healthier dessert made with simple ingredients that are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. 

5 from 5 votes

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Course Dessert

Ingredients

  

• 1 banana
• 1-2 tbsp peanut butter or any nut butter
• 3 diced strawberries
• 2-3 tbsp coconut whip cream
• sprinkles

Instructions

 

• Slice banana lengthwise making sure to not cut through the bottom peel
• Slightly open the banana to form a pocket
• Spread peanut butter in the middle of banana slices
• Top peanut butter with diced strawberries
• Air-fry in an air-fryer at 400 degrees for 5-12 minutes  until the banana has blackened and the middle becomes melty and caramelized (cooking time varies with different types of air fryers)
• Top with vegan coconut whip cream and optional sprinkles

Notes

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Keyword air-fried, banana split, healthy

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