Supermarket [Bananer] Split

Splitting my time between the boroughs and the ‘burbs, the local availability of vegan treats fluctuates. When hit with the craving for an elaborate banana split, it was a quest… and test: How are the mainstream supermarkets keeping up with healthier food trends? I was impressed with what was available! From vegan Maraschino cherries free of artificial dyes, Carmine or corn syrups… high-end fruit preserves that sizzle up into wonderful ice cream toppings… pints of So Delicious dairy-free ice cream… and the less-natural but vegan marshmallow topping from Smucker’s. The only thing that was missing from my split was a vegan whip cream! But Freeport’s Stop N Shop was stocked with Tofutti cream cheese and sour cream, as well as Earth Balance. Not bad.

• 1 Banana, sliced in half lengthwise
• 3 scoops So Delicious Purely Decadent cookie dough ice cream
• Drizzle of Smucker’s marshmallow topping
• Bonne Maman strawberry preserves, heated on the stovetop
• Santa Cruz organic Chocolate syrup {In the fridge since last summer}
• A Maraschino cherry from Tillen Farms
• Sprinkle of chopped walnut