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

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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.