Easy Protein Maple Banana Toast

Why Make This Recipe

Easy Protein Maple Banana Toast is a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option. It is quick to make and fills you up with healthy ingredients. The combination of whole-grain bread, banana, Greek yogurt, and nut butter provides a great balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Plus, it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup, making it a treat you can enjoy guilt-free!

How to Make Easy Protein Maple Banana Toast

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole grain bread
• 1 medium ripe banana
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon nut butter (almond or peanut)
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds or flaxseeds

Directions:

1. Toast the whole grain bread until golden and crispy.
2. Prepare the banana by either mashing it with a fork or slicing it.
3. Spread Greek yogurt evenly over each slice of toast.
4. Add banana on top of the yogurt in slices or mashed.
5. Drizzle nut butter over the banana layer.
6. Add maple syrup on top.
7. Sprinkle chia seeds or flaxseeds on top. Serve the Easy Protein Maple Banana Toast as soon as you make it.

How to Serve Easy Protein Maple Banana Toast

Serve your Easy Protein Maple Banana Toast warm, just after you prepare it. It makes for a perfect snack or breakfast dish. You can enjoy it on its own or pair it with a side of fruit or a glass of milk for a well-rounded meal.

How to Store Easy Protein Maple Banana Toast

This toast is best enjoyed fresh. However, if you have leftovers, you can store the ingredients separately in the fridge. Keep the toasted bread in an airtight container for up to a day. Reassemble the toast fresh each time you want to enjoy it. Do not store the assembled toast as it can become soggy.

Tips to Make Easy Protein Maple Banana Toast

• Use ripe bananas for a sweeter taste.
• Experiment with different nut butters to find what you like best.
• For more crunch, you can toast the chia or flaxseeds briefly before adding them on top.

Variation

You can customize this recipe by adding toppings like berries, sliced apples, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.

FAQs

Can I use other types of bread?
Yes, you can use any bread you like! Whole grain, sourdough, or even gluten-free bread works well.

Is this recipe good for meal prep?
While it’s best served fresh, you can prepare the toppings ahead of time to save time in the morning. Just toast the bread when you’re ready to eat.

Can I use other sweeteners instead of maple syrup?
Absolutely! Honey or agave syrup can be used as alternatives. Just adjust the amount to your taste.

Easy Protein Maple Banana Toast

A delicious and nutritious toast topped with banana, Greek yogurt, and nut butter, sweetened naturally with maple syrup for a quick snack or breakfast option.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 2 slices whole grain bread Any type of whole grain bread can be used.
• 1 medium ripe banana Use ripe bananas for a sweeter taste.
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt Any plain Greek yogurt works well.
• 1 tablespoon nut butter (almond or peanut) Experiment with different nut butters.
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup Honey or agave syrup can be used as alternatives.
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds or flaxseeds Can toast the seeds for extra crunch.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Toast the whole grain bread until golden and crispy.
2. Prepare the banana by either mashing it with a fork or slicing it.
3. Spread Greek yogurt evenly over each slice of toast.
4. Add banana on top of the yogurt in slices or mashed.
5. Drizzle nut butter over the banana layer.
6. Add maple syrup on top.
7. Sprinkle chia seeds or flaxseeds on top.
8. Serve the Easy Protein Maple Banana Toast as soon as you make it.

Notes

This toast is best enjoyed fresh. Store ingredients separately if leftovers exist, in the fridge for the best quality.