Work top to bottom — prep ahead while timers run
Gather everything first, then follow the steps
Carbs· 2
- 1 slice wholemeal bread, toasted30g
- a little chia seeds (optional)(optional)5g
Sauces· 1
- 1 tbsp natural peanut butter20g
Spices· 1
- pinch of cinnamon(optional)1g
Fruit· 1
- 1 banana, sliced100g
Toast the bread, spread on the peanut butter, layer the banana slices, and finish with cinnamon and chia seeds.
Why? Choosing 'natural' peanut butter (peanuts, full stop) over the sweetened kind saves ~5 g added sugar per tablespoon — the peanuts' own sweetness is already enough.Tip: The riper the banana, the sweeter — one more reason to skip any added sugar.
Next up:In a rush? Skip the toasting and just fold the bread over the filling.
In a rush? Skip the toasting and just fold the bread over the filling.
Why? The core nutrition here — protein, potassium, healthy fat — comes from the peanut butter and banana, not the toasting. Skipping it changes texture, not nutrition.