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    Peanut Butter And Banana Sandwich: An Easy Air Fryer Recipe

    Published: Jan 27, 2022 · Modified: May 10, 2022 by Prajakta Sukhatme · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Pinterest image with text overlay for banana peanut butter jelly toast sandwich made in air fryer or stove top.

    Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches are a fun way to enjoy the flavors of both peanut butter and banana. This recipe is delicious, healthy, and easy. You can make this easy sandwich in air fryer as well as on the stove grill.

    Chocolate Chia Pudding, Avocado Toast,  Almond Flour Mug Cake and Homemade Granola are few other recipe ideas for quick and satisfying start of the day besides this recipe.

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    • Kids Approved
    • Easy Sandwich Recipe
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Variations
    • Does Banana Peanut Butter Sandwich Cause Weight Gain?
    • Ingredients :
    • Instructions
    • Delicious Breakfast Ideas
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    Kids Approved

    This protein rich vegetarian sandwich is perfect for on-the-go breakfast, casual brunch or lunch or after school snack. It is portable so you can also use it for picnic or travel meals as well.

    Peanut butter and jelly were my favorite pairings since childhood. There are multiple ways to eat it. I like it on toast.

    For kids, I often make banana sushi with sliced bananas drizzled with peanut butter, jelly and some cinnamon powder drizzled on top.

    You can also make a grain-free sandwich by using the same filling between thick slices of apple.

    This easy grilled peanut butter banana sandwich recipe only requires 5 ingredients. Plus it is low cost meal since all the ingredients are inexpensive and easy to find in regular grocery store.

    Peanut butter, jelly and banana stuffed toast sandwiches served with milk and orange juice for breakfast or brunch.

    Easy Sandwich Recipe

    This easy sandwich is a good way to use up ripe bananas. Looking for an easy snack that the whole family will love. This grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich is the perfect combination of bananas, peanut butter and whole grain bread.

    Peanut butter and banana sandwiches are delicious. Now you can make them in the air fryer. It takes 10 minutes to cook. Learn how to make a Peanut Butter And Banana Sandwich in Air Fryer for a delicious dessert. With just a few ingredients you can have it ready in no time.

    Ripe bananas and smooth peanut butter are a match made in heaven. We show you how to make a delicious Banana PB and J sandwich.

    Why This Recipe Works

    • It is quick and easy
    • Well liked with classic traditional flavors
    • Needs just 5 simple ingredients and 10 minutes
    • Inexpensive and low cost to make
    • Healthy, wholesome and satisfying
    • Kid-friendly
    • Gluten free and vegan option
    Showing three different layers of ingredients in the sandwich.

    Variations

    1. Switch it up by using different fresh fruits instead of banana. Diced strawberries, blueberries or raspberries, sliced apples, pears, grapes, mangoes or peaches are all good options. This is a good list for that.
    2. Make it interesting for kids : my kids love different shapes of sandwich in their lunch box. So use cookie cutters and make variety of different shapes instead of just triangular or rectangular sandwich. How about heart shaped sandwich for Valentines Day, pumpkin shapes for Halloween, gingerbread man sandwich for Christmas?
    3. Different Nut Butters : Seed butter, sun-butter which is sunflower seed butter, cashew butter, Almond butter or Nutella can be used instead of classic peanut butter.
    4. Add Spices : You can sprinkle ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, apple pie spice, pumpkin pie spice for added flavors.
    5. Instead of fruit jam or jelly, use honey, maple syrup or orange marmalade. You can also choose sugar free option if needed.
    6. Make it gluten free peanut butter sandwich: Use certified gluten free bread instead of the whole grain wheat bread to make this sandwich gluten free.
    7. Indulgent options : Adding a layer of marshmallow fluff, chocolate chips, cookie butter, chocolate syrup or caramel sauce to make it a melty dessert sandwich.
    8. Sprinkle chia or flax seeds for added protein and fiber.
    Two plates of pb and j toast sandwich served with cut up banana slices and milk and orange juice

    Does Banana Peanut Butter Sandwich Cause Weight Gain?

    This peanut butter banana sandwich is complete wholesome meal full of heart healthy fats, potassium, and carbohydrates and fiber from whole grain bread. One peanut butter sandwich has .. calories,

    Moderation and variety are two important components of healthy weight management. So balanced diet like this peanut butter sandwich paired with fresh vegetables should be good addition in healthy eating.

    This sandwich can also keep you full and satisfied for few hours. This will help cut down on eating or snacking between meals.

    Is this Recipe Vegan?

    If you use use plant based butter or vegetable spread , this sandwich is vegan.

    How to make this sandwich Gluten Free?

    Use certified gluten free products including gluten free bread to make this sandwich.

    Baking with Bananas

    Banana is my favorite fruit when it comes to baking delicious desserts and sweets. Vegan Banana Bread, Banana Walnut Muffins,  Chocolate Banana Bread and Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are all vegan and gluten free recipe to use all the leftover browned bananas. I also love these Banana Blondies. 

    Close up showing layers of peanut butter, banana slices and jelly sandwiched in the toast.

    Ingredients :

    • Bread: I prefer to use whole grain slice of bread to amp up the wholesomeness. You can use whichever bread you have easily available. Whole wheat bread works well too.
    • Peanut Butter - I prefer creamy variety.
    • Banana - Ripe banana is the best option. Cut thin slices.
    • Fruit Jam or Jelly : Your favorite fruit preserve like strawberry jam, raspberry or blueberry jelly
    • Butter - Use plant based for vegan option.
    Ingredients used in making this vegetarian sandwich recipe.

    Instructions

    1. Spread the peanut butter onto the slice of bread.
    2. Spread the fruit jelly onto the remaining slice of bread.
    3. Place banana slices on top of the bread with peanut butter.
    4. Put the bread with jelly spread on the top and press down so it sticks to the bottom bread.
    5. Spread some butter on the outer sides of the sandwich.

    Air Fryer Option : Air fry at 350 °Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. Check for doneness. Add extra 2 minutes if needed. Outer sides of the bread should be golden brown toast.

    Stove Top Grill Sandwiches : Warm up the griddle, grill pan or normal pan on medium high heat. Place the sandwich on the griddle. Toast on both sides until golden brown.

    Remove promptly. Cut diagonally to make triangular sandwiches. Serve immediately and enjoy !

    You can also use panini press or sandwich press to make these grilled sandwiches.

    Process step collage showing major steps involved in making this vegetarian sandwich recipe.

    Delicious Breakfast Ideas

    • Multigrain Savory Waffles
    • Tofu Scramble
    • Sweet Potato Stir Fry
    • Pumpkin Spice Muffins
    • Kale Apple Superfood Smoothie

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    Two plates of pb and j toast sandwich served with cut up banana slices and milk and orange juice

    Banana Peanut Butter Sandwich in Air Fryer

    Prajakta Sukhatme
    Peanut butter and banana sandwich recipe that is quick, tastes great and can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Toast it in air fryer or on the stove top for crispy deliciousness.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 290 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Medium Banana - cut into round slices
    • 4 Pieces of bread - I used whole grain variety
    • 2 Tablespoon Peanut Butter
    • 2 Tablespoon Fruit jam/ jelly or preserve
    • 1 teaspoon butter melted - use plant based for vegan option

    Instructions
     

    Prepare the Sandwich

    • Spread the peanut butter onto two bread slices.
    • Spread the fruit jelly onto the rest of the two bread slices.
    • Spread the cut up banana slices on top of the bread with peanut butter.
    • Put the bread with jelly spread on the top and press down so it sticks to the bottom bread.
    • Spread some butter on the outer sides of the sandwich.

    Air Fryer Option

    • Air fry at 350 °Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. Check for doneness. Add extra 2 minutes if needed. Outer sides of the bread should be golden brown toast.

    Stove Top Grill Option :

    • Warm up the griddle on medium high heat. Place the sandwich on the griddle. Toast on both sides until golden brown.

    Serve

    • Remove promptly. Cut diagonally to make triangular sandwiches. Serve immediately and enjoy !

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 290kcalProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 366mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26g
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