Healthy Peanut Butter And Banana Sandwich
This healthy peanut butter and banana sandwich is a staple in most homes.
If you ask most people what was the first sandwich that they made growing up, they will say peanut butter.
Well this is a variation on the plain peanut butter sandwich that is a favorite for most households.
We kept it lower in fat and calories by not frying the sandwich and not adding honey or bacon.
Now we know that the version that has honey and bacon and that is fried has been referred to as an “Elvis sandwich.
Well, you can certainly add these additional ingredients if you desire, just bear in mind the fat and calories if you are trying to remain health conscious.
The key to this healthy peanut butter and banana sandwich is the high quality wheat bread and the natural peanut butter.
You can use sprouted bread as well for another version of healthy bread and organic bananas.
Make this recipe with the kids and enjoy good health.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1servings
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
2 slices whole wheat bread
1 small banana sliced
Directions:
Toast the wheat bread
Slice the banana lengthwise (at least 3 slices)
Spread the peanut butter on the toasted slices
Lay the banana slices on one slice of bread and cover with the second slice
Cut the sandwich into two in the shape of a triangle
Tips: You can use natural crunchy peanut butter for a crunchy sandwich taste
Amount per serving:
% Daily Value*
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Calories: 333
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Calories from Fat: 110
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Total Fat: 10.73 grams (g) 11%
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Saturated
Fat: 1.887 grams (g) 10% -----------------------------------------------------------------
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.888 grams (g)
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Monounsaturated Fat: 5.026 grams (g)
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Cholesterol: 0 milligram (mg) 143%
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Sodium: 322 milligrams (mg) 54%
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Potassium: 504 milligrams (mg) 5%
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Total Carbohydrates: 51.92 grams (g) 4%
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Fiber: 7.3 grams (g) 7%
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Sugars: 15.98 grams (g)
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Protein: 10.05 grams (g) 27%
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Vitamin A: 1%
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Vitamin C: 15%
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Calcium: 4%
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Iron: 12%
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*Note: Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie intake for adult and children 4 years and older. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Daily Value:
Calories 2,000 2,500
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Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375mg
Dietary Fiber 25g 30g
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