Quick Banana Peanut Butter Breakfast Toast

• 4 slices whole grain bread
• 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 2 medium ripe bananas
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Toast the bread slices in a toaster or toaster oven until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
2. While the bread toasts, peel the bananas and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
3. Spread 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter evenly over each toasted bread slice while still warm.
4. Arrange banana slices neatly on top of the peanut butter layers, covering the surface of each toast.
5. Drizzle half a teaspoon of honey over the banana slices on each toast to add natural sweetness.
6. Sprinkle ground cinnamon evenly across each slice for a warm, fragrant flavor.
7. If using, scatter chia seeds and chopped nuts over the top for added texture and nutrition.
8. Finish with a light pinch of sea salt on each slice to enhance all the flavors.
9. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm toast and fresh bananas.

Chef tips

• Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and easy slicing; underripe bananas may taste less sweet.
• Substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a different nutty flavor or nut-free option.
• For a crunchy texture, toast the nuts lightly in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before sprinkling.
• If honey is not desired, substitute with maple syrup or skip altogether for a less sweet version.