Mexican Banana Splits Recipe

Get ready for a taste explosion! These Mexican Banana Splits are a fun twist on a classic dessert, combining warm cinnamon-chocolate tortillas with creamy ice cream and sweet bananas. Crispy, homemade tortilla cups are filled with your favorite ice cream, then topped with a rich, homemade cinnamon-chocolate sauce, fresh banana slices, and crunchy almonds. This recipe is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for a unique dessert any time of year. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this unforgettable treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 258.5 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Mexican Banana Splits

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How to Make Mexican Banana Splits

  1. **Make the Cinnamon-Chocolate Sauce:** In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup water.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and set aside. (You can even dip leftover tortilla cups in this delicious sauce!)
  4. **Prepare the Tortilla Cups:** Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease 8 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  5. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  6. Lightly brush one side of each 6-inch flour tortilla with melted butter (about 1 tablespoon total, or 1 teaspoon per tortilla).
  7. Sprinkle the buttered side of each tortilla generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Flip the tortillas and repeat steps 6 & 7 on the other side.
  9. Carefully press each tortilla into a muffin cup, forming a cup shape. Gently fold and tuck in any excess tortilla to create a neat cup.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. (Baking time may vary depending on your oven.)
  11. Let the tortilla cups cool slightly in the muffin tins before carefully removing them.
  12. **Assemble the Banana Splits:** Place 2-3 slices of banana in the bottom of each tortilla cup.
  13. Top with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
  14. Drizzle generously with the warm cinnamon-chocolate sauce.
  15. Garnish with remaining banana slices and a sprinkle of sliced almonds. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

80g

Fat

11g

Carbs

15g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mexican Banana Splits?

Mexican Banana Splits takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mexican Banana Splits?

Mexican Banana Splits has approximately 258.5 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mexican Banana Splits?

The key ingredients for Mexican Banana Splits are Sugar, Unsweetened Cocoa, Unsalted Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Water, Flour Tortillas. See the full list with measurements above.

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