Description
A creamy, fruity, and fun dessert inspired by the classic banana split, this Banana Split Fluff Salad combines bananas, pineapple, strawberries, mini marshmallows, whipped topping, yogurt, and chocolate chips into a chilled, fluffy treat perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium-sized bananas, sliced
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Maraschino cherries, for topping
- Chocolate syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
- Peel and slice the bananas. Hull and slice the strawberries. Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, fold together the thawed Cool Whip and vanilla yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sliced bananas, strawberries, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows to the whipped mixture. Gently stir to coat without mashing the fruit.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips, reserving some for garnish.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and set.
- To serve, scoop into dessert bowls and top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup, a sprinkle of reserved nuts and chocolate chips, and a maraschino cherry.
Notes
- Do not overmix the salad to avoid a runny texture.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavors and texture.
- Customize with other fruits or flavored marshmallows for fun variations.
- Use dairy-free and sugar-free alternatives for special dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: banana split fluff salad, fruit salad, no-bake dessert, easy dessert, marshmallow salad, summer dessert