Banana Boat

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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

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