But that's OK, because it just means that I'll grab a friend and another spoon, and the dessert will vanish nicely.
Banana splits are great, in part because they are endlessly adaptable.
You can select the ice cream and topping flavors you like, as long as they go together. I tend to go for rather more chocolate than the norm in my banana splits, as you might guess, and that's usually in the ice cream. There are a few requirements, of course. Use good-quality ice cream and toppings, and lightly sweetened whipped cream is a necessity as a garnish. Make sure all of your components are at hand and ready to go before you get the ice cream out of the freezer.