Ingredients
— The Base —
2 ripe but firm bananas
2-3 tablespoons peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter
— Topping Options (Choose Your Favorites) —
Rice Krispies cereal or crushed Cheerios (for crunch)
Mini chocolate chips
Rainbow sprinkles
Shredded coconut
Chia seeds or hemp hearts (for a nutrition boost)
Finely chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
1. **Peel:** Peel the bananas and place them on a cutting board or plate. Trim off the very ends so they are flat.
2. **Spread:** Using a butter knife or small offset spatula, spread a thin, even layer of peanut butter (or chosen spread) over the top and sides of the banana. *Tip: You don’t need to coat the bottom, or it will get messy on the cutting board!*
3. **Coat:** Pour your chosen toppings (cereal, sprinkles, seeds) onto a flat plate. Gently roll the coated banana in the toppings, or use your hands to press them onto the sticky surface until the banana is fully covered.
4. **Slice:** Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the banana into ½-inch to 1-inch thick rounds.
5. **Serve:** Arrange the ‘sushi’ pieces cut-side up on a plate. If packing for lunch, place them snugly in a container so they don’t roll around. Serve immediately or keep chilled.
Notes
Banana Choice: Use bananas that are yellow with maybe a few brown spots, but still firm. If the banana is too brown or mushy, it will turn into a paste when you try to slice it.
Prevent Browning: If making these ahead for a lunchbox, brush the cut sides of the banana slices with a tiny bit of lemon juice, orange juice, or pineapple juice to keep them fresh and bright.
Nut-Free School Safe: Use sunflower seed butter or cookie butter (Biscoff) instead of peanut butter to make this allergy-friendly.
Tortilla Version: For a heartier roll, spread peanut butter on a tortilla, place the whole banana in the center, roll it up like a burrito, and *then* slice it. This is often called a ‘Banana Dog’ or ‘Tortilla Sushi’.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American / Kid-Friendly
- Diet: Vegetarian