Lifestyle Diets Vegan Vegan Lunch Vegan Sandwich Peanut Butter–Banana Cinnamon Toast 4.8 (20) 16 Reviews This satisfying peanut butter–banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost. By Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Victoria Seaver is a registered dietitian and Editorial Director for EatingWell.com. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics and food science and her master's degree and dietetic internship at the University of Vermont. Victoria has been a part of the EatingWell.com team since 2015. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 7, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. She is a licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education and a certification in gut health by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Close Credit: See More Christine Ma Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 serving Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts What Type of Bread Should I Use? For this recipe, we use whole-wheat bread, but feel free to use what you have at home. When shopping for whole-wheat bread, look for whole-wheat flour as the first ingredient. Whole-wheat flour contains the entire wheat kernel, including the bran and germ. Check out tips on how to buy the healthiest whole-wheat bread. What Peanut Butter Should I Use? There are many varieties of peanut butter to choose from at the supermarket. But which peanut butter is the healthiest? We recommend using natural peanut butter, which is made with just peanuts and sometimes a little salt. Read more about which peanut butter is best to use. Can I Swap in a Different Nut Butter? Absolutely! We recommend using nut butters with a "natural" label; confirm that the ingredients are just nuts and salt (or no salt). Health Benefits of Bananas Bananas are nutritious and have many health benefits. They are high in potassium and fiber. You'll also get some magnesium, vitamin C, phosphorus and vitamin B6. Health Benefits of Cinnamon Sprinkle the peanut butter-banana toast with cinnamon to taste. This spice cabinet staple has been touted for its blood sugar-beneficial qualities and is considered one of the world's healthiest spices that you should be eating. Christine Ma Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 slice whole-wheat bread, toasted 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1 small banana, sliced Cinnamon, to taste Directions Spread toast with peanut butter and top with banana slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon to taste. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2017 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 266 Calories 9g Fat 38g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 1 toast Calories 266 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 38g 14% Dietary Fiber 6g 20% Total Sugars 14g Added Sugars 2g 4% Protein 8g 16% Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Vitamin A 66IU 1% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Folate 32mcg 8% Sodium 181mg 8% Calcium 53mg 4% Iron 1mg 7% Magnesium 49mg 12% Potassium 434mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Additional reporting by Jan Valdez Jan Valdez Jan Valdez has years of experience working in test kitchens, primarily in research and development and product development. Her experience in the Good Housekeeping test kitchen in New York City launched a career in professional test kitchens. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines