Chocolate Walnut Butter Toast with Bananas
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April 29, 2020#AD I received free samples of California Walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Walnuts and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.
Who else is a nut fan out there? How about your kids?! My son loves most nuts and my daughter is quickly becoming a nut butter fan (still haven’t tried whole nuts yet). I’m always looking for fun new ways to eat nuts outside of in trail mix or on top of salad. The inspiration for this Chocolate Walnut Butter Toast with Bananas came from one of my favorite ice cream flavors, Chunky Monkey! Banana ice cream with walnuts and chocolate chunks, it’s amazing!
This Chocolate Walnut Butter Toast with Bananas makes a great light breakfast or snack! It’s also a simple recipe you can get your kids involved in making at home. The chocolate walnut butter can be made ahead of time and assembled when ready to eat!
Did you know? A handful of California walnuts is a versatile snack and can satisfy any taste preference, from savory to sweet. Regardless of your flavor preference, walnuts are the only nut to provide an excellent source of the plant-based omega-3, ALA (2.5g/oz). California walnuts contain protein (4g/oz) and fiber (2g/oz) and are the only nut to contain an excellent source of plant-based omega-3 ALA (2.5g/oz). More nutrient information can be found at: https://walnuts.org/health-professionals/
Ways Kids Can Help Make Chocolate Walnut Butter Toast with Bananas
- measure out walnuts, honey, salt and cocoa powder
- add ingredients to food processor
- help blend ingredients
- spread chocolate walnut butter on toast
- slice bananas and add them to the toast
Cooking Skills Kids Can Practice with this Recipe
- measuring, scooping, spreading, cutting/knife skills
Other Ways To Enjoy the Chocolate Walnut Butter
- Mixed into smoothies
- as a spread for fruit, pretzels, crackers or cookies
- on top of yogurt, oatmeal, or ice cream
- baking into cookies, cakes or sweet breads
Don’t forget to share your cooking experience and finished recipes on Instagram and tag me @LaurenSharifiRD !
Chocolate Walnut Butter Toast with Bananas
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups California Walnuts
- 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices bread
- 4 bananas
Instructions
- In a food processor or high speed blender add walnuts, process on high for 3-5 minutes, or until creamy. Scrapping sides as needed.
- Add in cocoa powder, maple syrup and salt. Process until combined, about 30 seconds.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of chocolate walnut butter on each slice of toast.
- Add 1/2 of a banana, sliced, on top.
Notes
If you haven’t had the pleasure of trying it yet or are also a Chunky Monkey fan check out my recipe for Chunky Monkey Nice Cream!
For a fun video of me and my son making this recipe please click below!
