Ingredients
1 banana, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 scoops favorite ice cream
2 scoops second-favorite ice cream
Whipped cream, for serving
Crumbled cookies, such as Oreos or Nutter Butters, for serving
Chopped honey-roasted peanuts, for serving
Preparation
Place the banana halves in a banana split dish or shallow bowl. Spread the peanut butter on the cut side of each half. Nestle the ice cream scoops between the halves, alternating the flavors. Serve with a generous dollop of whipped cream, crumbled cookies, and peanuts.
[The Deen Bros. Take It Easy](http://astore.amazon.com/epistore-20/detail/0345513266) by Jamie Deen, Bobby Deen, and Melissa Clark. Copyright © 2009 Jamie Deen, Bobby Deen, and Melissa Clark. Published by Random House Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.
Jamie and Bobby Deen grew up in Georgia—first in Albany and then in Savannah—and, like many Southerners, they have always considered cooking and food a big part of their lives. When their mother, Paula Deen, started a sandwich delivery business in 1989, the boys took charge of deliveries. As the business grew into The Lady restaurant, they continued to help. Then, in 1996, the trio opened The Lady & Sons Restaurant to resounding success. They haven't looked back since. They regularly appear on ABC's Good Morning America and had their own Food Network show, Road Tasted.
Melissa Clark has written for The New York Times, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, and Real Simple and has collaborated on twenty-one books.
