For this recipe, we wanted to take some of our favorite ingredients – peanut butter, bananas, and french toast – and combine them all into one dish. Little did we realize at the time, that this combination was made popular many years ago by a very famous rock’n roller. Do you know who we’re talking about? That’s right – the king himself – Elvis! Well, he didn’t do it french toast style, and we have heard that he liked bacon on his sandwiches, so that’s where the similarities end. In his honor, we call our stuffed french toast, The Hunka Hunka Burning Love!
By the way, this sandwich is a great way to get your healthy carbs (whole grain bread and banana) and a healthy protein/fat combo (nut butter). Makes for a yummy breakfast, especially for the kids on a school morning (yes, if it’s not already here in your state, school is steadily approaching). Another name for this sandwich is the “Trio” for the 3 main ingredients: bread, banana, and nut butter.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEANUT BUTTER
A 2-tablespoon serving of peanut butter has 180 calories – which may seem high if you are counting your calories to lose weight (not that we recommend that) – but it also has 6 grams of protein, which will help keep you fuller for longer, so you eat less overall. Plus it’s so convenient – just slice open a banana, spread some peanut butter down the middle, close it back up, place it in a baggie and take with you to work or school. Choose organic peanut butter (ingredient list: peanuts, salt – that’s it) to keep sugar low and risk of mold (yes, peanuts are a moldy crop) at a minimum.
Research shows that eating peanuts can lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. One study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that including one serving of peanuts or peanut butter (about 2 tbs.) in your diet five days a week can lower your risk of diabetes by almost 30%.
You can find this recipe, and many others, in our breakfast cookbook, “No Excuses! 50 Healthy Ways to ROCK Breakfast!” Click here to order a print copy and here to get it as an ebook.
Ingredients
- 1 banana, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 slices cinnamon raisin sprouted grain Ezekiel bread or your favorite gluten-free or grain-free bread
- 1 tablespoon organic peanut butter (or raw nut butter of choice)
- 1 pasture-raised egg
- 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Tbs. virgin coconut oil
Instructions
- 1. Coat a small nonstick skillet with a small amount of coconut oil and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add the banana slices and cook 2 minutes, or until golden on the bottom; flip each slice over and cook another 2 minutes.
- 2. While bananas are cooking, spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread.
- 3. Whisk together the egg, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a flat shallow bowl.
- 4. Remove the banana slices and place on top of the peanut butter, making an even layer completely covering the bread. Top with the other slice of bread.
- 5. Place the sandwich in the egg mixture and let soak for 2 minutes; flip and soak the other side for 2 minutes.
- 6. Heat the skillet again and melt the coconut oil. When hot, add the sandwich and cook 2-3 minutes until bottom is golden; flip and cook another 2-3 minutes, until golden. Remove from pan and place on a plate. Slice in half and enjoy!
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