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Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich

Note: This recipe is for anyone following a vegetarian (meat-free) diet.

This is a great sandwich for your lunchbox. It tastes even better with a glass of milk or soy milk.

Prep time: 5 minutes

What you need:

  • 2 slices whole-wheat bread
  • 1/4 banana, sliced
  • 2 tbsp. peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp. cereal (natural wheat and barley cereal flakes)

Utensils:

  • knife (you'll need help from your adult assistant)
  • measuring spoons

What to do:

  1. Spread peanut butter one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Spread banana pieces on the peanut butter on one slice of bread.
  3. On the other slice of bread, sprinkle cereal so that it sticks to the peanut butter and covers the bread.
  4. Place the slices together and serve.

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

  • 357 calories
  • 14g protein
  • 19g fat
  • 4g sat. fat
  • 40g carbohydrate
  • 7g fiber
  • 0mg cholesterol
  • 437mg sodium
  • 50mg calcium
  • 3.7mg iron

Serves: 1

Serving size: 1 sandwich

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:
If you don't like bananas, try slices of apple instead.

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