These are nothing like regular sushi, no seaweed or raw fish for this recipe. All that is needed is a banana, some nut butter and a whole grain tortilla, additionally you can add in some small seeds and spices for extra healthy fats, protein and flavoring. The nut butter makes the tortilla stick together as you wrap it around the banana and then cut it into the separate pieces. This sushi is appealing to picky eaters and makes a quick, filling and easy to digest snack for after a workout or during an intense study or brainstorming session. It is packed with complex carbohydrates and healthy fats with some protein and a wide variety of vitamins and minerals.
Banana Sushi
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Serves: 1
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 banana
- 1 tortilla (any kind of whole grain or sprouted grain, I used Food for Life's brown rice tortillas)
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- Optional: 1 teaspoon hemp hearts
- Optional: a light sprinkle of cinnamon and/or a very light sprinkle of nutmeg
DIRECTIONS:
- Place the tortilla on a flat surface, if you would like you can heat it up in the microwave or in a pan on the stove (set on medium heat until you can feel some warmth an inch or so above the pan) for around a dozen seconds to make it more pliable and simulate a fresh out of the oven warmth. Evenly spread on the almond butter all the way to the edges, sprinkle on the hemp, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place the banana at one end and lift the outer edge of the tortilla up then tightly roll it over to the other end and if it doesn't quite stick at the end add in a little more almond butter right along the edge. Slice the wrapped tortilla into bite sized pieces and serve on a plate, cut side up.