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Peanut Butter Bananas

Peanut Butter Bananas

25 Ratings
25 Ratings
Recipe Image
Peanut Butter Bananas on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This treat can be made with your kids in the morning, then frozen for an afterschool snack.

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup crushed nuts

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Peel bananas. Spread the entire outside of each banana with peanut butter.
  3. Roll the bananas in crushed nuts, sprinkles or other items.
  4. Cut the bananas in one inch slices.
  5. Store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.

Notes

Walnuts used in nutrition analysis and for costing purposes. A cheaper option would be to use peanuts.

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Source:

Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 banana, 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 201
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 87 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 16 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 395 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 201
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 16 mg
Potassium 395 mg
Sodium 87 mg
Copper 232 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 66 mg
Phosphorus 118 mg
Selenium 2 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 2 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 5 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 1 mcg
Folate 28 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 26 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces

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