# Banana Potato Sundaes This Cupcake Project Dessert Recipe Pairs Potato and Banana By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-and-banana References: [cupcakeproject](http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2016/06/idaho-potato-banana-split.html) This unconventional potato and banana dessert recipe puts an entirely new spin on the classic banana split. Bananas, whipped cream, cherries and ice cream are all essentials to the classic dessert recipe, but the Cupcake Project proposes adding one more ingredient to the mix, stating: "Raise your hand if you’ve ever dipped a [French fry in a milkshake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-shake). If you have, you know that potatoes go really well with ice cream." The addition of potatoes to this [banana split recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carte-dor-sundae) makes a handy bowl for the dessert, as well as amplifies the creamy textures of both the ice cream and potato. This recipe from the Cupcake Project blog was developed for the [Idaho Potato Commission](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haute-potato-collection) as part of an exploration into the potato desserts category. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Potato Desserts:** Exploring the use of potatoes in dessert recipes opens up new possibilities for unique and unexpected flavor combinations. - **Unconventional Dessert Pairings:** Combining unlikely ingredients like potatoes and bananas in desserts challenges traditional recipe norms and promotes creativity in the culinary world. - **Amplifying Texture:** Adding potatoes to classic dessert recipes enhances the creamy textures and provides a unique mouthfeel experience for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food & Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of potato desserts by offering innovative dessert options that incorporate potatoes for added flavor and texture. - **Restaurant and Catering:** Restaurants and catering companies can differentiate themselves by offering unique dessert options that feature unconventional pairings like potato and banana. - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can benefit from the trend of potato desserts by promoting the versatility and creative uses of potatoes in desserts, expanding the market for potato products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Potato-Packed Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-fry-pops.md) - [Potato Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-ice-creams.md) - [Chocolate-Dipped Banana Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatedipped-banana.md) - [Tangy Pickle Splits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-halo-ice-cream.md) - [Potato Chive Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashed-potato-swirl.md) - [Triple-Cheese Mashed Potato Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashed-potato-cups.md) - [Banana Purée Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-sweets.md) - [Banana Split Skillet Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-chocolate-banana-split-pizookie.md) - [Sweet Potato Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-marshmallow-brulee.md)