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Try This At Home: Toasted Tortoise Split

Banana Split with Toasted Nuts

Yesterday was World Turtle Day which means we just have to build a Toasted Tortoise Split, our famous banana split recipe with toasted nuts and our Chocolate Tortoise Ice Cream.

 

What you need:

  • Ice cream (we recommend our Chocolate Tortoise Ice Cream for at least 1 scoop)
  • 1 banana
  • Chocolate syrup

 

For toasted nuts:

  • 1 cup walnuts or pecans
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup 
  • pinch of salt 
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne 

 

What to do: Toasted Walnuts

  1. In a non-stick pan, add nuts, honey or maple syrup, and oil. Coat nuts over medium heat
  2. Sprinkle salt and spices over nuts and toast until golden brown (2-3 minutes) 
  3. Transfer to plate or baking sheet to cool.

 

What to do: Split

  1. Cut banana in half lengthwise and place in bowl
  2. Scoop ice cream in between banana slices
  3. Add nuts and top with chocolate syrup!