Fun in the Sun Banana Split

Source:  Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™ recipes. It meets the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s strict nutrition guidelines as a healthy recipe.

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Serves: 1

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables per Serving: ½

Ingredients:

To prevent the ice cream from melting, cut up all ingredients before removing ice cream from the freezer.

Split the banana slice in half, lengthwise. Scoop the ice cream into a bowl. Place the banana slices on opposite sides of the bowl. Place pineapple on top of the ice cream then add sliced strawberries. Sprinkle with cereal and then garnish with shredded coconut. You can substitute ice cream with non-fat plain or flavored yogurt.

Each serving provides: An excellent source of vitamin C, and a good source of folate, potassium and fiber.

From the Cool Fuel Cookbook for Kids

Credit: Recipe is courtesy of Produce for Better Health Foundation and Shoney's, Inc. This recipe meets PBH and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) nutrition standards that maintain fruits and vegetables as healthy foods.