Imagine this – it’s a chilly morning, and you’re wrapped up in a cozy blanket. You take a bite of a warm, gooey healthy chocolate toastie filled with peanut butter and banana. As you wash it down with a warm glass of milk, you can’t help but feel a sense of comfort and contentment. This isn’t just any toastie; it’s a Healthy Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Banana Toastie. This, right here, is a soul satisfying breakfast. Perfect for when you’re craving something indulgent and sweet for breakfast.
The combination of warm melted gooey chocolate, combined with runny peanut butter and the sweetness of the warm mashed banana sandwiched between crunchy toast is divine.
It’s simple to make and a family favourite recipe that you can whip up in no time at all.
Look at the gooey melted chocolate in this healthy chocolate toastie….yum!
How to make a healthy chocolate, peanut butter and banana toastie
Making a healthy chocolate, peanut butter and banana toastie is very easy and quick. You only need four ingredients: whole wheat bread, dark chocolate, natural peanut butter and a ripe banana. Here are the steps:
– Toast two slices of whole wheat bread in a toaster or a pan until golden and crisp.
– Break a few pieces of dark chocolate (preferably 80% or more) and place them on one slice of bread. The heat from the bread will melt the chocolate slightly.
– Spread a generous layer of natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) on the other slice of bread. Make sure to use peanut butter that has no added sugar, salt or oil.
– Peel and slice a ripe banana and arrange the slices on top of the peanut butter. You can even mash it to give it a smoother texture, if you like.
– Sandwich the two slices of bread together and cut in half, and enjoy!
Why it’s good for you
You might think that a toastie with chocolate and peanut butter is too indulgent and unhealthy, but that’s not true. This toastie is actually packed with nutrients and benefits for your health. Here are some of them:
– Whole wheat bread is a good source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, iron and B vitamins. It provides you with energy and helps your digestion and blood circulation.
– Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and minerals, such as magnesium, iron and zinc. It can lower your blood pressure, improve your mood and brain function, and protect your skin from sun damage.
– Natural peanut butter is high in protein, healthy fats, vitamin E and magnesium. It can help you build muscle, reduce inflammation, boost your immune system and lower your cholesterol.
– Banana is a great fruit that contains potassium, vitamin C, fiber and natural sugars. It can help you regulate your blood pressure, hydrate your body, prevent cramps and satisfy your sweet cravings.
As you can see, this toastie is not only delicious, but also nutritious. It can give you a balanced and satisfying breakfast that will keep you full and energized until lunchtime.
Healthy Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Banana Toastie
Equipment
- 1 pan or sandwich press/toastie maker
Materials
- 8 slices wholemeal bread
- 80 grams chocolate (preferably dark, 80% or more)
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 4 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
Instructions
- Lay out the bread slices in twos (the top and bottom of the toastie). One one slice, spread 1 table spoon of peanut butter.
- Mash your bananas in a bowl with a fork and then spread equal portions over the peanut butter topped slices of bread.
- Break up the chocolate into small pieces and place on top of the mashed banana, in equal portions between each toastie. Top with the plain slice of bread to form a sandwich.
- If you have a toastie/sandwich maker, use this for 5 mins to heat up each of the sandwiches to form a toastie. Alternatively, use a pan and heat up each side until golden brown. The heat will melt the chocolate in the middle to make it nice and gooey. Cut each toastie in half, serve and enjoy!
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