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Banana Boat

Oh, where to begin?!  This is simplicity at it's best!!

Banana.  Peanut butter.  Cacao Nibs.  Goji Berries.  That's it!

Goji berries and Cacao nibs are considered "power foods" but I sometimes find it hard to include them into my diet (unless I'm snacking right out of the bag and you can only image where that can lead). I find the easiest way to enjoy them are sprinkled on top of things like my Banana Boat, cereal, oatmeal, or thrown into a smoothie.

So this is not exactly a recipe just a quick and simple snack/mini-meal idea that is packed with energy! It's actually the perfect pre-workout snack (it would be a good post-workout snack too). I usually make this in the morning before I go to the gym, I eat half and my husband eats half. It's the perfect little something to get me through my workout and it's delicious!

Banana Boat

Ingredients

1/2 a banana, cut lengthwise
2 tbsp peanut butter
2 tsp of Goji Berries
2 tsp Cacao Nibs

Directions

Slice your banana in half lengthwise and spread a tbsp of peanut butter on each side.  Top with Gojis and Cacao Nibs... enjoy!

Serves 2. 

Nutritional Analysis

Calories: 176; Total Fat: 9.9; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 26mg; Carbohydrate: 17.5g; Dietary Fiber: 3.5g; Sugars: 8.4g; Protein 5.6g

Other Recipes You May Enjoy:
Quick Quinoa Breakfast
Banana Oat Muffins
Quinoa w/ Oranges and Yogurt
Strawberry-Mango Milkshake
Fruit and Flax Smoothie

Comments

Lisa :

What a great idea, yum! I love learning about new, SUPER FOODS! You're the best!

posted on April 6, 2008 4:23 AM

Dani :

Lisa - Me too!!

posted on April 6, 2008 6:39 AM

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