Peanut butter and banana toast is a cult American breakfast, popularized by Elvis Presley and athletes looking for quick energy. The protein-carbohydrate combination makes it ideal pre-workout. It is a viral recipe due to its simplicity and accessible nutritional balance.
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Peanut butter and banana toast
Peanut butter and banana toast from the United States: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear timings.
- USA
- Breakfast
- High protein
- High fiber
- easy
5 min
Tiempo de Preparación
2
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 420 kcal
- Protein 14 g
- Fiber 8 g
- Carbohydrates 52 g
- Fat 20 g
- Sodium 320 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Peanut Butter and Banana Toast is an American preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 8 minutes in total (5 for mise en place and preparation, 3 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 4 slices of whole wheat bread.
- Have ready: 4 tablespoons of peanut butter.
- Have ready: 2 ripe bananas.
- Have ready: 1 tablespoon of honey.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Toast slices of whole wheat bread until crispy and golden
Toast slices of whole wheat bread until crispy and golden. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Generously spread peanut butter while the bread is…
Generously spread peanut butter while the bread is warm.
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Cut bananas into diagonal slices and place on toast.
Cut bananas into diagonal slices and place on the toast.
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Drizzle honey and sprinkle cinnamon on top
Drizzle honey and sprinkle cinnamon on top.
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Add chia seeds
Add chia seeds, oat flakes and cranberries.
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Finish with flaked salt and grated dark chocolate if desired
Finish with flaked salt and grated dark chocolate if desired. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version to prepare the night before (overnight) and serve cold the next day.
- Vegan version with plant milk and coconut yogurt.
- Version with more fiber by adding chia seeds or ground flaxseed.
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