When you think about banana splits, that yummy ice cream dessert comes to mind. The good people at Our Family Of Seven delivers a recipe that is a piece of heaven.

This creative twist is healthy and is a great way to sneak some fruit into your kids’ diet. Trust, they will not even notice.

All you need is 3 bananas, 1/4 pound of cored pineapple, 6 strawberries, 1 cup dipping chocolate, 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, and 12 Popsicle sticks or skewers.

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First, cut each strawberry in half. For one strawberry half, cut an equal size piece of a banana and a piece of pineapple.

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Next place the pineapple on first, followed by the banana and strawberry. Place in freezer for 10 minutes. Then line a tray with wax paper or parchment paper, and place chopped nuts in a small plate to use for dipping.

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Melt chocolate by heating it in the microwave for approximately 30 seconds, stirring and repeating until melted and smooth. Be sure not to burn.

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Finally, dip the cold fruit in chocolate, then into nuts, and place on prepared tray.

This snack is the best thing ever!

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