Description
Craving a quick and healthy meal? Try this grilled banana sandwich with peanut butter at Tales Of A Kitchen for a perfect balance of nutritions and flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of whole-grain bread (or any bread of your choice, such as sourdough or gluten-free)
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (natural, no added sugar or salt is best for a healthier version)
- 1 tablespoon butter (or a plant-based alternative like coconut oil or margarine)
- Optional: A drizzle of honey, a pinch of cinnamon, or a sprinkle of chia seeds for added flavor and nutrition.
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Lay out the two slices of bread. Spread peanut butter generously on one side of each slice.
- Add the bananas: Arrange the banana slices evenly on one of the peanut-buttered slices.
- Assemble the sandwich: Top with the second slice of bread, peanut butter side down, to form your sandwich.
- Heat the butter: In a nonstick skillet or griddle, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Grill the sandwich: Place the sandwich in the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula. Grill until the bread is golden brown and crisp, and the peanut butter is warm and melty.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice it in half, and serve immediately. Enjoy on its own or with fresh fruit or a yogurt parfait for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas: The sweeter and softer the banana, the better it will blend with the peanut butter.
- Grill at medium heat: Cooking on low to medium heat ensures the bread gets crispy without burning while the peanut butter and bananas heat through.
- Experiment with toppings: Try adding a dash of cinnamon or cocoa powder for a flavor boost, or drizzle honey for extra sweetness.
- Make it vegan: Swap the butter for coconut oil or a plant-based spread to make this recipe fully vegan.
- Healthier version: Opt for whole-grain bread and unsweetened, natural peanut butter for an even more nutritious meal.
Nutrition
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 125mg