Low Fat Easy Banana Split Bars Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delicious and surprisingly healthy Low-Fat Easy Banana Split Bars! A simple recipe that tastes like a classic banana split but with a lighter twist. Feel free to substitute cream cheese for mascarpone for a familiar flavor profile. Perfect for a quick dessert or a fun family treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 290.2 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Low Fat Easy Banana Split Bars

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How to Make Low Fat Easy Banana Split Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter over low heat.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs.
  4. Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  6. Let the crust cool completely.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat together 8 ounces of mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese) with 1 cup Splenda and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  8. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust.
  9. Layer sliced bananas, drained canned pineapple chunks (1 cup), and your favorite light whipped topping (1 cup) over the cheese layer.
  10. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended) and 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries.
  11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

47g

Carbs

9g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Low Fat Easy Banana Split Bars?

Low Fat Easy Banana Split Bars takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Low Fat Easy Banana Split Bars?

Low Fat Easy Banana Split Bars has approximately 290.2 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Low Fat Easy Banana Split Bars?

The key ingredients for Low Fat Easy Banana Split Bars are Butter, Splenda Sugar Substitute, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Mascarpone Cheese, Vanilla, Bananas. See the full list with measurements above.

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