Peanut Butter and Banana Roll-Ups
on Sep 26, 2021, Updated Oct 28, 2023
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These peanut butter and banana roll-ups are so quick to come together and make for a perfect breakfast treat!
Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo, but these French toast-style roll-ups bring the typical combo to the next level! The bread rolls are dipped into a cinnamon batter and pan-fried for a crisp-coated, banana-filled treat!
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What You’ll Need
Here is what you’ll need to make these peanut butter and banana roll-ups:
- Bread: I used whole wheat bread in this recipe, but you may use any type of sandwich bread.
- Nut Butter/Seed Butter: Adds healthy fats and flavor to this recipe.
- Banana: The main source of sweetness in this recipe. Use a banana that is ripe, but not overripe. An overripe banana may be too soft and difficult to work with for these roll-ups.
- Egg: Used to firm up the liquids in the bread.
- Milk: Used to add creaminess to the French toast batter.
- Cinnamon: Warm spice that adds flavor the the batter.
- Vanilla Extract: Used to enhance the natural sweetness of the roll-ups.
- Butter (for pan-frying)
Step By Step Instructions
- Remove the crust from the slices of bread and roll out flat using a rolling pin.
- Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on each slice.
- Add ½ of a banana to one end and roll into a log. Pinch the ends to seal closed.
- Whisk together the egg, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to form the batter.
- Quickly dip the roll-ups into the batter until all sides are coated. Shake off the excess batter.
- Melt butter on a pan and cook roll-ups until all sides are brown. Serve whole or slice into pieces!
Ingredient Substitutions
- Banana: The banana may be replaced with other fruits. Check out these strawberry cheesecake French toast roll-ups!
- Peanut butter: The peanut butter may be replaced with any other nut butter or seed-based butter.
- You may also serve the roll-ups as is without dipping them into the batter!
Storage Instructions
These roll-ups are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. To reheat, pan-fry on low heat until warmed through. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag for up to 1 month.
Recipe Notes
- Use a bread that is easy to roll out and large enough to wrap around the banana when rolled out. Some types of bread break apart easily and would not be ideal for this recipe.
- Do not use a banana that is overripe. This will result in squishy roll-ups that will break apart easily and will be difficult to slice.
- Make sure to appropriately serve the roll-ups in accordance with your baby’s age. The coin slices may not be ideal for a younger baby. For a younger baby, you may quarter the coin slices.
- These roll-ups can be customized with any fillings! Jams, berries, and other spreads are great alternatives.
You may also like:
- Strawberry Cheesecake Roll-ups
- Peanut Butter and Banana Empanada Sandwiches
- Peanut Butter and Banana Granola Bars
Peanut Butter and Banana Roll-Ups
These peanut butter and banana roll-ups are so quick to come together and make for a perfect breakfast treat!
Ingredients
- 2 bread slices
- 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 1 banana
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- unsalted butter, for pan frying
Instructions
- Remove the crust from the slices of bread and roll out flat using a rolling pin.
- Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on each slice.
- Add ½ of a banana to one end of each slice and roll into a log. Pinch the ends to seal closed.
- Whisk together the egg, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to form the batter.
- Quickly dip the roll-ups into the batter until all sides are coated. Shake off the excess batter.
- Melt butter on a pan and cook roll-ups until all sides are brown. Serve whole or slice into pieces!
Notes
- Use a bread that is easy to roll out and large enough to wrap around the banana when rolled out. Some types of bread break apart easily and would not be ideal for this recipe.
- Do not use a banana that is overripe. This will result in squishy roll-ups that will break apart easily and will be difficult to slice.
- Make sure to appropriately serve the roll-ups in accordance with your baby’s age. The coin slices may not be ideal for a younger baby. They can be served whole or quartered.
- These roll-ups can be customized with any fillings! Jams, berries, and other spreads are great alternatives.
Nutrition
Calories: 264.86kcal, Carbohydrates: 31.6g, Protein: 10.81g, Fat: 11.81g, Saturated Fat: 2.94g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.21g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 83.34mg, Sodium: 257.11mg, Potassium: 418mg, Fiber: 3.8g, Sugar: 11.3g, Vitamin A: 182.16IU, Vitamin C: 5.2mg, Calcium: 80.3mg, Iron: 1.85mg
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What type of bread do you think works best?
I like to a use a softer variety of whole wheat bread (I just check the ingredients to ensure it doesn’t have any added honey for babies under age 1)😊
Hi,
What age are these suitable from?
thanks.
These are suitable for babies ages 6 months+, you can feel free to dice the rollups into smaller pieces for a younger baby😊
are these able to be made ahead, refrigerated then reheated? if so how would you recommend that?
Hi Christina! These roll-ups are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. To reheat, pan-fry on low heat until warmed through. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag for up to 1 month. I hope that helps!
Any replacement for the eggs?
You can replace it with either 1/4 cup of applesauce or mashed banana😊
These are so delicious and easy! Kid and adult friendly. I love that it was something different and fun!
I’m so happy to hear that you like these rollups! Thanks for sharing your great review, Jen😊