Published: April 23, 2014 • Modified: July 8, 2026 by Cathy Trochelman • 24 Comments

Banana Split Kabobs

All the flavors of a banana split… on a stick! These Banana Split Kabobs are a fun and simple treat that’s perfect for summer!

My first “real” job in high school was at a little place called Murf’s Frozen Custard & Jumbo Burgers. I started as a fountain girl when I was 15 and worked there for about two or three years, eventually working my way up to the grill (woo hoo) and beyond. But no matter how far I climbed up the Murf’s ladder, my heart always remained where it started – with the delicious custard creations.

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I learned how to make shakes and malts and how to scoop the perfect cones. I learned how to properly pack pints and quarts, how to make black cows, and how to make every sundae under the sun. Strawberry shortcake, Turtle sundaes, Tin Roof Sundaes, Caramel Cashew….and, of course, Banana Splits! 1 banana, split down the center, 3 scoops of ice cream, chocolate syrup, strawberries, pineapple, whipped cream, crushed nut, and a cherry on top.

To be honest, Banana Split Sundaes were never my favorite. Because when it comes to custard, I prefer the ooey gooey goodness of hot fudge, caramel, and pecans (that would be a turtle sundae) to fruit. In my mind, as long as we’re starting with custard as our base, why not go all out?? That being said, I do love the flavors of a banana split… I just want to keep it a little lighter. Which is why these Banana Split Kabobs are so perfect!

You get all the delicious fruit flavors, plus a healthy dose of chocolate, with the option to add as much whipped cream as you want. The only thing that’s missing is the custard… which ends up being unnecessary when there’s already so much goodness going on! These cute little kabobs make the perfect dessert for summer… or, really, for any time you want it to feel like summer!

what you’ll need for this recipe

Strawberries – 12 fresh, ripe strawberries, washed and de-stemmed.

Bananas – 2 large bananas, each cut into 6 equal pieces.

Pineapple – Fresh, ripe pineapple, cut into 12 pieces.

Brownies – 12 brownie pieces (3 average sized brownies, quartered).

Whipped cream – Whipped cream, for dipping. Use regular or chocolate flavored.

Crushed nuts – Crushed nuts, to taste. An optional but fun addition!

how to make banana split kabobs

Prep the ingredients. Cut the fruit and brownies into similar sized pieces. I left the strawberries whole, but you can cut them in half if you prefer.

Assemble the kabobs. Assemble the kabobs with alternating ingredients, 2 per skewer.

Serve or store. Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

tips & tricks

Use fresh ingredients. These kabobs taste best with fresh, ripe ingredients. Although you can use canned pineapple in a pinch, fresh will offer better flavor and texture.

Cut the fruit and brownies to similar size. Using the strawberries as a starting point, cut the other ingredients to a similar size. This ensures a balance of flavors and looks cute, too!

Sprinkle with lemon juice. Sprinkle the bananas with lemon juice to help prevent browning.

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