PEANUT BUTTER BANANA TOAST
Peanut Butter Banana Toast is a simple yet satisfying vegan breakfast or snack that delivers flavour, energy and nutrition in every bite. With only four ingredients, this recipe pairs the nutty richness of peanut butter with the natural sweetness of banana on a crisp slice of wholegrain bread, finished with a hint of cinnamon for warmth. It’s ideal for busy mornings or midday hunger pangs, offering a well-balanced combination of protein, fibre and healthy fats. The banana adds potassium and natural sugars to keep you energised, while the peanut butter provides satiety and creaminess. This toast is endlessly customisable and suitable for kids and adults alike. Quick to prepare and portable, it’s perfect for breakfast at home, on-the-go snacks or a healthy lunchbox addition. This toast is a classic for its nutritious, delicious value, which is ready in five minutes.
RECIPE CATEGORY
Breakfast
SERVING SIZE
1
CUISINE
American
PREPARATION/TECHNIQUES
No-Cook, 5 Ingredients or Less, One-Pot Wonders
OCCASION/HOLIDAY
Spring, Summer, Picnic, Mother’s Day
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/DIETARY CONCERNS
Vegan, Healthy, Quick & Easy, High Fibre, Low Sodium, Kid Friendly, Low/No Sugar, Vegetarian
DISH TYPE
Bread
INGREDIENTS
- 1 slice wholegrain bread
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- ½ banana, sliced
- Pinch of cinnamon
FULL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Protein: 7.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30.7 g
- Sugars: 10.4 g
- Fibre: 3.6 g
- Fat: 9.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Sodium: 140.5 mg
- Calcium: 48.6 mg
- Iron: 1.5 mg
- Potassium: 338 mg
PREPARATION
- Toast The Bread: Toast one slice of wholegrain bread until golden and crisp.
- Spread The Peanut Butter: Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter over the warm toast.
- Top With Banana: Arrange the banana slices neatly on top of the peanut butter layer.
- Sprinkle With Cinnamon: Finish with a light sprinkle of cinnamon to enhance flavour and aroma.
PREP TIME
3 minutes
COOKING TIME
2 minutes
TIPS
- Use Ripe Bananas: A ripe banana is sweeter and more manageable to slice evenly.
- Warm Toast Helps Spread: Apply peanut butter while the toast is still warm to make spreading easier.
- Add Crunch: For extra texture, use crunchy peanut butter or sprinkle with seeds or chopped nuts.
- Cinnamon First: Dust cinnamon before adding banana for a deeper flavour infusion.
VARIATIONS
- Nut-Free Version: Replace peanut butter with sunflower seed or pumpkin seed butter.
- Add Protein: Sprinkle with hemp seeds or chia seeds for a plant-protein boost.
- Sweeten It Up: Drizzle with a bit of maple syrup or agave for a dessert-like toast.
- Fruit Twist: Swap banana for sliced strawberries, apples or pears.
- Superfood Boost: Add a dusting of cacao nibs, ground flaxseed or spirulina for added nutrition.
PREPPING AND STORAGE
- Refrigerator Storage: Best enjoyed fresh. However, you can prepare the peanut butter and banana on bread, wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
- Freezer Storage: Not recommended once assembled, but bread can be frozen and toasted fresh.
- To Serve On The Go: Wrap tightly in parchment or foil and enjoy within a few hours for best texture.