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Build Your Own Banana Splits with this Delicious Dessert Bar idea

build your own banana split bar

It’s always good to have your dessert just the way you like it, so I thought a ‘build-your-own banana split’ dessert bar would be something a little different and a lot of fun! I designed this with a baby shower or child’s party in mind, and used a whimsical wall decal for a unique backdrop. The monkey theme is quite popular and this ‘tree with monkey‘ decal is life size, unexpected, and makes a statement!

For more ‘build-your-own’ desserts, check out my ice cream soda bar, make your own mini dump cakes, and an ice cream dessert bar.

I’m taking the ice cream bar to the next level, so check out the ideas and details below.

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Ideas for a ‘Build-Your-Own Banana Split’ dessert bar:

  • Using the decal as the inspiration and focal point, I chose the color scheme to match the artwork: brown, green, and yellow.
  • Add a whimsical touch by “hanging a sign on the tree” that invites guests to make their own banana split. This one was created using a wooden piece from the craft store and covering with coordinating paper.
  • I always look around the house to find interesting vessels to serve food/drinks from. Here I used my tiny fish bowl vases to serve dry toppings from {chocolate sprinkles & heath bar sprinkles}. An apothecary jar holds bananas, and small carafes hold chocolate and caramel syrup.
  • Hanging drink monkeys make an adorable addition to the side of our sundae glasses.
  • Wrapping the can of whipped cream keeps the look unified and only takes seconds to do.
  • One of my favorite tips for serving ice cream is to pre-scoop balls and place in the freezer until ready to serve. These were served in a pedestal glass dish and stay frozen for quite a while. Add a ribbon flag to the ice cream to add some color for the display.
  • Chocolate dipped bananas make a nice addition to the table and offer an alternative to the banana splits {kids love these}.

There you have it – 7 tips for setting up an unforgettable banana split bar, thanks to the inspiration from a cute wall decal. 

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  2. Linda Schwartz says

    It’s tough to pick my fave design, I love all of the different looks of the trees… I am slightly partial to the decal w/ the little frog under the umbrella! Thanks!! : )

  5. Monica says

    I love the great party idea with a decal as a centerpiece! I especially love the Baby Nursery wall decal of the Fairyland Tree. You could put in on any color wall, and it would still look magical.

  10. Christine says

    I really like the windy tree with birds and the outer space theme one. They are so cute and would be great in a nursery.

  13. Shannon Thompson says

    Halloween Wall Decal – Spooky Tree with Spiders and Flying Bats

    i love this one.. we have a spooky house and this would just look perfect in either our foyer or kitchen

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  22. fiona lynne says

    I love this idea! Banana splits were always my favourite way to eat ice cream as a child.
    I looked on her site and loved the outer space one – I can imagine being inspired to do a fun “space” birthday party with that one. Or the “once upon a time” decal… that one inspires so many fairytale ideas!
    I’m not a US or Canadian resident but can I enter for someone else? I have a few friends with kids in the US who would love to be surprised with this!

  28. Susan Krauss says

    I would use the “Tree With Birds-Birdland” decal in my laundry room to brighten up an otherwise dull and tedious activity!

  31. Megan says

    I love these wall decals and the beautiful colors! The large wall decal with the birch trees has to be my favorite.