Gourmet Banana Peanut Butter Sandwich
A grilled gourmet banana peanut butter sandwich takes me right back to childhood lunches, but his version has a few upgrades that make it even better. Creamy peanut butter, ripe banana, and crunchy walnuts melt together between slices of hearty bread for a sandwich that is warm, crisp, and packed with flavor. The best thing is that it takes just 15 minutes to make!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 419.4kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Slices Sprouted Wheat Bread (like Ezekiel)
- 1 tsp chopped walnuts
- ½ banana sliced
- sprinkle of cinnamon
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- ½ tsp maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Spread the peanut & almond butter mixture on both slices of bread, and top one half with sliced bananas
- Add chopped walnuts on top of the banana slices along with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of honey.
- Top with the other slice of bread (that already has peanut/almond butter spread on it), and put into the panini press (or grill in a griddle pan if you don't have a panini press)
- Once the top has browned and is slightly crispy, remove from panini press and let cool for 1-2 min.
- Cut sandwich in half and enjoy!
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this gourmet banana peanut butter sandwich recipe is to use ripe bananas with plenty of brown flecks on the peel. Less ripe bananas stay firmer and have a milder flavor, while the ripe ones become softer and sweeter with a caramel flavor once grilled. That extra natural sweetness means I can use less added sweetener.
- Chop nuts fine: I chop the walnuts into small pieces so they stay inside the sandwich instead of falling out while eating.
- Spread to edges: Covering the bread from edge to edge helps keep every bite moist and flavorful.
- Choose sturdy bread: I use bread with enough structure to support the warm filling without becoming too soft.
- Stir the nut butter: Natural nut butters separate as they sit, so I always give mine a good stir before spreading it on the bread. This ensures that I am not using nut butter that is too dry or too oily.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 419.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.1g | Protein: 16.9g | Fat: 18.9g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Sodium: 307.9mg | Potassium: 561.2mg | Fiber: 9.4g | Sugar: 14.5g