Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich Upgrade (Printable)

Toasted bread with peanut butter, banana, honey, nuts, and spice for a tasty, quick snack.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices whole grain or sourdough bread

→ Spread & Fruit

02 - 4 tablespoons natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
03 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced

→ Toppings

04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
06 - 2 tablespoons granola
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
02 - Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto each slice while the bread is still warm.
03 - Arrange banana slices evenly over two of the peanut butter–coated slices.
04 - Drizzle each with honey or maple syrup.
05 - Sprinkle chopped peanuts, granola, chia seeds if using, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt over the bananas.
06 - Top with the remaining bread slices, peanut butter side down, to form two sandwiches.
07 - Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elevated textures from crunchy toppings
  • Simple, quick & vegetarian-friendly snack or breakfast
02 -
  • Contains peanuts and gluten unless substitutions are made
  • Easy to make gluten-free or nut-free with simple swaps
03 -
  • Serve open-faced for a café-style treat
  • Add a layer of dark chocolate chips for extra indulgence
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