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The Peanut Butter Sandwich: Reinvented

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From: The Picky Eater

Quick Facts

Servings: 1
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 5 min.
Total: 10 min.
Who said that peanut butter sandwich are boring or just for kids? Here's a way to get creative with a childhood favorite!

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sprouted whole-grain wheat bread
  • 3-4 walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 banana, sliced
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1/2 Tbs honey
  • 1 Tbs peanut butter
  • 1 Tbs Almond butter

Directions

  • Spread the peanut and almond butter mixture on both slices of bread and top one half with sliced bananas
  • Chop 3 to 4 walnuts, and add on top of the banana slices along with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of honey
  • Top with the slice of bread that already has peanut/almond butter spread on it, and put into the panini press (or grill in a 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 to 2 min.
  • Cut sandwich in half.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 513
  Calories from Fat 248 (48%)
(46%)Total Fat 30g
(20%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
(0%)Cholesterol 0mg
(19%)Sodium 448mg
(18%)Potassium 631mg
Total Carbohydrate 56g
(32%)Dietary Fiber 8g
Sugars 21g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(29%)Protein 15g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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