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Kid Friendly, Breakfast |5 minute recipe

Peanut Butter Toast with Banana and Chia Seeds

This content was last updated on February 5, 2020

Bananas are a good source of potassium and fiber, and its flavor pairs well with peanut butter. Chia seeds are a whole grain with high levels of antioxidants and adding them to your food will boost the protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.  They have a mild, nutty flavor, and taste great added to toast, sprinkled over oatmeal or yogurt, or mixed into beverages/smoothies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 slice whole grain bread
  • 1 Tbsp. peanut butter
  • 1/2 banana, sliced
  • 1 tsp. chia seed (or flaxseed)
Makes 1 serving (1). Per serving: 11 g total fat (2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 34 g carbohydrates, 9 g protein, 4 g dietary fiber, 220 mg sodium, 12 g sugar, 1 g added sugar.

Directions

  1. Toast bread.
  2. Spread peanut butter on toast.
  3. Top with sliced banana and chia seeds.

Notes

Almond butter can be used instead of peanut butter, and flaxseed instead of chia seeds.

This recipe contains cancer fighting foods:

This recipe was specially crafted to support cancer prevention and survival. It adheres to AICR's Cancer Prevention Recommendations. Learn more about our recipe guidelines.

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