[1] Scoops of fresh watermelon take the place of ice cream in this breakfast banana split (photo © National Watermelon Promotion Board).

[2] Shredded coconut is the perfect garnish for this breakfast sundae (photo © Gourmet Food World).

[3] Mixed berries are a treat at any meal (photo © Nick Bonderev | Pexels).

Enjoy this easy, yummy breakfast banana split for National Watermelon Day (August 3rd) or any summery day.

Thanks to the National Watermelon Promotion Board, which has hundreds of watermelon recipes, for this creative idea.

Serve a breakfast banana split for brunch, birthdays, or other special occasions.

For a dessert banana split, you can substitute sorbet for the watermelon.

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August 27th is National Banana Lovers Day.

July is National Watermelon Month.

 
 
BREAKFAST BANANA SPLIT

This recipe specifies chocolate granola, which is made with added cocoa powder (some also have chocolate chips).

It’s available from brands like Cascadian Farm, Kind, Love Grown, Nature’s Path, and Purely Elizabeth, among others.

Of course, you can use regular granola instead of the chocolate granola in the recipe.

And if you don’t have granola, you can substitute one of your favorite breakfast cereals (we’ve used both Cheerios and Corn Flakes).

If you don’t want a coconut garnish, you can substitute crushed nuts or dried berries: blueberries, cherries, or cranberries.
 
Ingredients Per Serving

 
Preparation

1. PEEL the banana and split it lengthwise into two halves. Arrange on plate/bowl.

2. USE an ice cream scoop to scoop into half a watermelon. Place three scoops of watermelon on top of the banana.

3. ADD the granola, berries, and garnish. Spoon the yogurt yogurt on top and optionally, around the sides of the plate or bowl.