This banana toast is topped with creamy melted peanut butter, caramelized bananas, maple syrup and pumpkin spice. It is basically the ultimate fall breakfast or snack with all my favorite fall flavors wrapped up in one bite. This banana toast is gluten free, dairy free, vegan, has a sugar free option and a nut free option.
why you’ll love this recipe
This recipe is a perfect breakfast go to. It only take 5 minutes to throw together and is even quicker if you make a batch of the bananas ahead of time This Banana toast is super versatile. The topping combinations are endless. You can mix and match this banana toast with any kind of nut butter, slices of warm fruit and even top it with crunchy granola or nuts. Then, I like to always top them off with a honey or maple syrup drizzle for some extra sweetness.
This banana toast is an quick and easy way to get that warm banana bread taste with only 5 mintues of work. This banana toast is easier to make, easier to clean up and boasts the same warm fall flavors.
This easy Banana Toast with peanut butter, caramelized bananas, maple syrup and pumpkin spice is a cozy, on-the-go breakfast. It’s perfect to make on your way out the door or even for a warm afternoon snack.
This banana toast is a cozy, warm, healthy snack or breakfast that is ready to eat in less than 5 minutes! Plus, the only “cooking” you’ll need to do here is popping your banana slices in tin foil and baking them! Now if that doesnt sell you on that recipe I don’t know what will!
ingredients & substitutions
Bread (gluten free if you’re me!)
The base of this banana toast is of course the bread! I like my bread nice and toasted so I usually press it down twice in the toaster so it is golden brown. I also use gluten free toast to keep this recipe celiac friendly. If you are only vegan feel free to use any vegan bread. If you are both gluten free and vegan you’ll need to purchase a
1.Gluten free + vegan bread: https://amzn.to/3CtDUj6
2.Gluten free + vegan bread: https://amzn.to/3rl4Rz3
Peanut Butter (or nut free spread)
For this vegan peanut butter frosting recipe, I like to buy organic peanut butter that is made of only ground peanuts and salt. Be sure to look for peanut butter that does NOT contain oil. It is simply just healthier. If you cannot find it, you can use any peanut butter in its place. This will not change the texture. It is just a personal healthy preference. If I can’t find this peanut butter, I use natural Jif.
Here is a healthy peanut butter option (Organic, All Natural, Vegan, Gluten-free, Creamy, Dry-Roasted, No added salt, No added sugar, No palm oil): https://amzn.to/3AFhvNE
If you want to make these nut free, use a peanut butter substitute or tahini!
Maple Syrup
I love a good maple syrup drizzle on my banana toast. It’s best warmed up in the microwave for 10-20 seconds until its warm and gooey. You can use any kind of maple syrup you want here. I like butter flavored or sugar free! When I’m feeling like being extra healthy and skipping the sugar its easy to make this recipe with sugar free syrup and keep it on the healthier side. If you don’t like maple syrup you can also use agave, honey or a vegan honey.
Bananas
Caramelizing these bananas is super easy! You can do it in the air fryer or in the oven. Just slice the banana long-ways into 2 halves. Drizzle honey, agave or maple syrup on top. Wrap in tin foil and bake until the bananas as brown, warm and caramelized.
Pumpkin spice
A classic fall flavor. This banana toast calls for a sprinkle of pumpkin spiceon top! If you like pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread and all fall flavors, you’ll love this topping.
If you don’t have pumpkin spice or don’t like it, DON’T FEAR! You can always use just standard cinnamon here instead.
taste & texture
This banana toast is warm, gooey and sweet! It’s a warm and cozy breakfast. The banana is warm and golden brown with caramelized edges. The peanut butter is melty and gooey. The bread is toasted and crispy.
directions
step 1
Preheat the oven to 350. Slice the banana in half the long way. Drizzle each side with honey and wrap in tin foil. Bake for 6-11 minutes until it is warm and brown. If you want to continue cooking it longer than 11 minutes feel free!
step 2
Toast the bread to desired crispiness.
step 3
Spread peanut butter on bread as soon as it comes out of the toaster.
step 4
Top peanut butter bread with banana slice. Drizzle with warm syrup and sprinkle with pumpkin spice.
expert tips & tricks
how to make this nut free
To make this banana toast nut-free you can use any nut-free spread! I have linked some of my favorites below:
Natural Peanut Free Creamy Spread: https://amzn.to/3LTSVxF
Sunflower Seed Cookie Butter: https://amzn.to/3E6UyWU
how to make this sugar free
To make this banana toast you can use sugar free peanut butter and sugar free maple syrup!
SKIPPY Peanut Butter Spread No Sugar Added: https://amzn.to/3RklSUw
Jif No Added Sugar Creamy Peanut Butter Spread: https://amzn.to/3y3XSOs
how to serve & store
I like to eat my banana toast right away so it is warm and fresh!
Banana Toast (gluten free + vegan)
Ingredients
- 2 slices gluten free bread
- 3-4 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup sugar free
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Slice the banana in half the long way. Drizzle each side with honey and wrap in tin foil. Bake for 6-11 minutes until it is warm and brown. If you want to continue cooking it longer than 11 minutes feel free!
- Toast the bread to desired crispiness.
- Spread peanut butter on bread as soon as it comes out of the toaster.
- Top peanut butter bread with banana slice. Drizzle with warm syrup and sprinkle with pumpkin spice.