🥯🍌 Quick + Delicious! This classic gets a Mediterranean Diet upgrade with almond butter, flax, and whole grains.
Quick + delicious!
This almond butter banana bagel is a simple riff on a classic. Peanut butter and banana never gets old, and swapping in a whole wheat bagel with almond butter gives it an easy Mediterranean Diet upgrade.
Almond butter, a whole grain bagel, and ground flax add more healthy fats, fiber, and omega3s which are key building blocks of a Mediterranean Diet. I aim to eat two tablespoons of ground flax everyday to help lower my cholesterol.
Meanwhile, this recipe keeps the flavors simple and comforting. It is an easy, no cook breakfast that works just as well for busy mornings as it does for an after school snack.
If you are craving something familiar that aligns more closely with Mediterranean diet principles, this almond butter banana bagel fits right in.
Ingredients
- Whole wheat bagel
- Almond butter
- Ground flax seed
- Banana
- Cinnamon
Instructions
Toast your bagel.
Top with almond butter, flax seeds, and banana.
Add a sprinkle of cinnamon + enjoy!
Top Tip
This is a recipe where reading the ingredient labels is key! Almond butter should only contain roasted almonds. (No palm oil!) And your whole wheat bagel should include 100% whole grain wheat as the first ingredient.
FAQ
First, know this. You are adding a truly powerful little ingredient to your routine. Flaxseed may be tiny, but it is packed with goodness. It is rich in omega 3 fats, fiber, and antioxidants, all of which support heart health, healthy cholesterol levels, and digestion.
If you are new to flaxseed, the basics are easy.
Buy it ground. Whole flaxseed often passes through the body without being fully absorbed. Ground flaxseed, sometimes called flax meal, allows your body to actually use all those nutrients. You can buy it already ground or grind it yourself at home.
Store it properly. Once opened, flaxseed should be kept sealed in an airtight container or zip top bag in the refrigerator. This helps protect its healthy fats and keeps it fresh. When stored in the fridge, ground flaxseed can last up to three months.
That is it. Simple steps, big benefits, and an easy way to add more fiber and heart healthy fats to your day.
Storage
You'll want to eat this as quickly as you can. It comes together in about five minutes so it's great for a quick snack or breakfast in a hurry!
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ whole wheat bagel
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- ½ banana
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Toast one half of a 100% whole wheat bagel
- Top with 1 tablespoon almond butter, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, ½ sliced banana and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Enjoy!
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