Heart-Healthy Banana Slices with Peanut Butter
Elevate your snack game with these quick and delicious Heart-Healthy Banana Slices with Peanut Butter! This no-cook recipe combines the natural sweetness of bananas with creamy natural peanut butter, enhanced by a sprinkle of chia seeds, flaxseed meal, and cinnamon for a boost of fiber, protein, and heart-healthy omega-3s. Perfect as a guilt-free treat or an energizing snack, these bite-sized delights can also be topped with a drizzle of honey for an optional touch of sweetness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this wholesome recipe is a simple yet nutritious way to satisfy your cravings while sticking to a balanced, heart-conscious diet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Bananas
- 4 tablespoons Natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon Chia seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Flaxseed meal
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional)
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them into approximately 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Lay the banana slices flat on a clean cutting board or plate.
Spread about 1 teaspoon of natural peanut butter onto each banana slice. Use a small spoon to gently spread the peanut butter evenly.
Sprinkle a small pinch of chia seeds over the peanut butter on each slice. Chia seeds add fiber and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Lightly dust each slice with ground cinnamon for added flavor and antioxidant benefits.
If desired, sprinkle a small pinch of flaxseed meal over the top for additional heart-health benefits.
For a touch of sweetness, drizzle a tiny amount of honey over the banana slices, but this step can be skipped to keep the sugar content lower.
Arrange the decorated banana slices on a serving platter. They can be enjoyed immediately or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.8 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 286 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1433 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
