This is a variation of our nut butter toast base recipe. Peanut butter and bananas are a classic combination. Add some cinnamon, and you got yourself a delicious breakfast or snack! Give this energizing peanut butter banana cinnamon toast a try!
Learn How to Make the Base Recipe
Must-Know Cooking Skills
None! It’s that easy. 🙂
Culinary Tips for the Best Peanut Butter Banana Cinnamon Toast
If you live near a bakery or your local grocery store bakes bread, look for whole grain varieties. Fresh baked bread tastes better and tends not to have added preservatives or other undesirable ingredients.
We suggest natural peanut butters for the best nutrition. After purchasing natural peanut butter and before opening, store it upside down in your pantry, as this will help the separated oil mix back into the nut butter. If still not completely mixed in, give it a stir! Store in the refrigerator once opening to preserve quality and keep the oils mixed together.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Whole Grain Bread: choose from any variety of whole wheat, multi-grain, sprouted, or more. Make sure the first grain ingredient says the word “whole.” It should be the first or second ingredient after water is listed. Sourdough is the next best option.
- Natural Peanut Butter: substitute your favorite nut or seed butter, but avoid options loaded with sugar. Look for minimal ingredients: nuts or seeds and salt. That’s all you need!
- Banana: substitute with any other fruit. Sliced strawberries, peaches, and apples are just a few different options.
- Cinnamon: substitute pumpkin or apple pie spice. They both contain cinnamon! We love spices from the Spice House! Click on the picture below to check out their offerings.
- Liquid Sweetener: use any variety – agave, honey, or maple syrup.
Recipe Variations
Sprinkle some mini dark chocolate chips on top for more of a treat, or add a sprinkling of sliced almonds for some crunch! A small handful of fresh blueberries would also be fun!
Want some nut butter toast inspiration?
Use our base recipe as a guide, and then have fun making nut butter toast to your taste!
Nut Butter Toast Base Recipe
Equipment Recommendations
- Toaster
- Small spatula or butter knife
Is Peanut Butter Toast Healthy?
Featuring whole grains, plant based peanut butter, fresh banana, and cinnamon, this peanut butter banana cinnamon toast makes for a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack.
Whole Grain Bread
Whole grains are a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates. Fiber is important for digestion, satiety, stable blood sugar, good cholesterol, and healthy gut bacteria. Complex carbohydrates are important for steady energy and focus.
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter contains plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats. These nutrients help you feel satisfied until your next meal. Choose varieties that don’t contain added sugars or oils.
Refer to our ingredient guide for helpful tips when shopping for nut butter.
Bananas
Bananas contain fiber, water, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. All of these nutrients help your body fight, prevent, and manage diseases. Worried about the sugar? Don’t be (unless diabetic); it’s natural sugar!
Cinnamon
Using spices decreases the need for salt, which may help reduce hypertension risk and therefore promote heart health. Cinnamon has compounds that contain anti-diabetic and glucose-lowering effects. These effects may promote steady blood sugar levels after a meal.
Learn more about health benefits of different foods and ingredients or in our book, To Your Taste!
Serving Suggestions
Peanut butter toast with banana can be a meal on its own, but it is also a great accompaniment to a smoothie. It also makes for a quick and nutritious snack.
Learn how to build your own well balanced meals through our Whole Life Meal Plan and/or by using the Whole Life Plate as a guide!
Can I store peanut butter banana cinnamon toast?
Leftovers aren’t the best, as the bread will lose its warmness and crunchy texture. We recommend only making the amount you plan to eat.
Looking for a smoothie recipe to pair with your toast?
Try out these quick and healthy varieties!
Strawberry Kefir Smoothie with Oats
Peanut Butter Banana Cinnamon Toast
Ingredients
- 1 slice whole grain bread
- 1-2 Tablespoons natural peanut butter
- ½ medium banana, sliced
- Dash cinnamon
Optional Toppings
- Drizzle liquid sweetener (agave, honey, maple syrup)
Instructions
- Toast whole grain bread in the toaster or use the broil setting on an oven until golden and cooked to YOUR taste.
- Spread nut butter on top of warm toast.
- Top with sliced bananas and a dash of cinnamon.
- Optionally, drizzle some liquid sweetener on top. Enjoy!
