Turtle Banana Split | Super easy to whip together for an indulgent treat.Â
Hi folks. Yes you are reading the post title correctly. I, being the Lunatic that I am, made a banana split with the ever popular Turtles candy I love so much.
You may have read the post where I talked about stealing Turtles last year from hubs and B. You  may have read about my Turtle Bark. You also may have read about my Turtle ice cream and the fact that we ended up with a gazillion boxes of it this Christmas. I am sure it had nothing to do with the fact that people read about last years heist and felt sorry for myself and mini-me. Nah, could not have been that.
So since it is my birthday weekend and no holds should be barred on a birthday weekend I decided to make myself a monster sized banana split. I did not want just any banana split. So I thought to myself, "self what is your favourite ice cream?" And my self almost blew out my eardrums yelling "Turtles, Turtles, Turtles!" I just so happened to have some homemade Turtle ice cream so now the anticipation was building what I could lay on this thing.
So I went through my mental checklist:
- Turtle Ice Cream- check
- Whipped Cream- check
- Turtles Candy- check
- Skor Bits- check
- Caramel Sauce- check and bonus it's homemade
- Fudge Sauce- check, I had homemade but opted for Magic Shell
- Pecans- check
- Giant Bowl- check
- Giant Appetite- check
- Couch To Pass Out On After- check
So you see I was good to go. Let's not talk about why I happen to have all these items laying around. Maybe we shouldn't talk about that. Let's not even think about it. In fact, let's never speak of it again.
I know you are dying to know how I made it but first I want to make sure you all saw my birthday cake Chef Dennis made me so check below for that little beauty:
That was the cake portion of my birthday. Thanks Dennis.
So now we just had the ice cream phase left. To me if you're going to splurge you should go big or go home. Of course going big might mean not being able to fit through the door after eating it but hey, who needs to go anywhere when the ice cream is in here anyway. So on to the recipe. You may get a bit fat eating it but you'll be happy. You're welcome!!!
Turtle Banana Split- More Birthday Shenanigans!!!
Ingredients
- 3 scoops of Turtle ice cream
- 2 heaping tablespoons of caramel
- 1 heaping tablespoon of Magic Shell
- 1 banana split
- 3 squirts of whipping cream if using a spray type
- 3 whole Turtles candy
- 3 Turtles candy cut into small pieces
- ¼ cup Skor bits
- ¼ cup pecans crushed
- Chocolate Sauce drizzled for garnish cuz there is not enough chocolate already
Instructions
- Cut your banana down the middle lengthwise. Set aside.
- Cut up your turtles, set aside.
- Measure out your Skor bits. Set aside.
- Crush your pecans and set aside.
- Heat up the caramel sauce for about 30 seconds in the microwave.
- Place everything within your grasp so you can assemble quickly.
- Now grab a bowl and scoop your ice cream into it.
- Lay banana on either side.
- Now pour the Magic Shell over the scoop in the middle.
- Now pour your caramel sauce over the other two scoops.
- Now quickly squirt or top with whipped cream.
- Top each section with a whole Turtle candy.
- Toss your skor bits, crushed pecans and chopped Turtles around the bowl.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce.
- Enjoy with a big old messy smile!!!
I know right! It makes me dizzy just thinking about it! It was so good my head was spinning! Somehow I powered through and kept at it. The fun part of these photo shoots is eating while you take pics.
Ah, parting is such sweet sorrow my Turtle Banana Split. Till next year my darling, till next year.
Toodles and smoochies. xx
Jessica
Wow, now I am officially craving it like a lunatic too! This looks....drool-worthy I guess sums it up. Nice pics, too!
Jessica
Oh, P.S. I'm hosting my first recipe link-up next Monday for Meatless Monday. I hope you will contribute something! You have so many awesome recipes, feel free to add more than 1!
Lacy
Oh my freakin lord, this looks amazing!! I'm drooling, I need this banana split asap. My stomach is now growling, seems like I might be having ice cream for dinner. 🙂 Happy birthday!
Carolyn
Whoa, girl! Now that is a birthday treat!!!
Lynds
Wow!....Amazing! That's all there is to say about it!! : )
The Harried Cook
Oh my! I WANT THIS! I am drooling... this is so decadent, it should be illegal! Can I have this for breakfast? Maybe on my birthday 🙂 Happy Birthday again 🙂
Anne@FromMySweetHeart
Kim! Happy Birthday!!! And what a fitting dessert to make for yourself! I am with you...especially on your birthday....go big or go home! The banana split is a fabulous way to make use of all of your Turtles! And I love your leaf bowl! Hope you celebrated in style and I wish you a happy and healthy year!
livingthesweetlifeblog
Heaven. You've created heaven and I want a bite!! I need to make this as soon as possible ( lol I feel like any time I read any of your recipes, I'm always saying that - - you just have me going stir crazy over all the yummy-ness!! ;))
wok with ray
What a yummy looking banana split. Love your leaf-shape bowl, perfect for the splits. Thank you for sharing this lovely post, Kim. 🙂
Kim Bee
Lol, it was so flipping good!
Kim Bee
Oh Dee it was the bomb, so good. I know, one of us should move. What's the temp like there? I might consider jumping ship if it's warm.
Kim Bee
Lol, me either! xx
Kim Bee
Lol, I was born in '69 so you pegged it well. I love banana splits but rarely eat them. I forgot how good the cold ice cream is with the banana. It's like heaven on a spoon. My thoughts exactly.
Kim Bee
Lol, thanks.
Kim Bee
Thanks Jessica. I had fun with this one.
Kim Bee
I shall run over tonight and check it out. I have a couple good meatless options.
Kim Bee
Thanks so much. This was oodles of fun to make, eat and photograph.
Kim Bee
Lol, I may need medical attention after this weekend.
Kim Bee
Lol, thanks.
Kim Bee
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. And birthdays, and every other wednesday. No wonder I need to lose weight. Lol! Thanks!xx