PATRIOTIC BANANA SPLIT

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This lip-smacking salute to summertime is a creative cross between a classic banana split and a fruit salad. A scoop of watermelon, fresh berries and a sweet creamy topping produce a red, white and blue finale to any meal. And best of all, you won't have to worry about you dessert melting!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 medium seedless watermelon
6 large ripe bananas, quartered
1/3 cup fresh blueberries
1/3 cup reduced-fat granola cereal without raisins

Steps:

In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, marshmallow creme, lemon juice and zest until smooth; set aside. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop six balls from watermelon (save remaining melon for another use). In shallow dessert bowls, arrange four banana quarters; top with a watermelon ball. Spoon cream cheese topping over melon. Sprinkle with blueberries and cereal. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.