Embrace your inner ape

Mmm, banana split. What memories. The very words set my mouth to watering.

Back when I was a kid, banana splits represented the pinnacle of the dessert realm. They were the kind of treat one received on birthdays or the reward one reaped for scoring A-s on a report card. The stuff of legend.

These days, I rarely spy them on menus, rarely hear them mentioned. What happened? Are all our contemporary desserts so darn great?

Bananas just mesh so well with the taste of ice-cream (or frozen yogurt), you know. On top of that, banana's are a great source of potassium. And they're cheap to boot.

Another fab thing is that banana splits invite invention, improvisation. They are meant to be customized to your heart's content.

So if you are inspired to make one today, adorn it lavishly. Decorate it to suit your mood.

Bear in mind, though, that it is nice to vary not only taste, but color and texture. For example, crumble on some chocolate wafers to contribute crunchiness and to stand in contrast to the smoothness of your chosen ice-cream.

Now, on your mark. Get set...  Go!

Banana split

Ingredients

• frozen yogurt (vanilla might be best)
• banana (or two)
• nuts (select your favorite)
• chocolate sauce (or melt a block of dark chocolate)
• grains (a sprinkle of flax, hemp, etc.)
• flourishes (e.g. plantain chips, chocolate chips, jam, breakfast cereal, M&Ms, freshly whipped cream)

Directions

Come on, you don't need directions. Use your intuition. Assemble your split as artistically or as riotously as you wish.

You heard me, be brave. Slice up some bananas and toss in the kitchen sink.  :‍-‍)