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Peanut Butter Bananas


Cost/Serving: $0.25
Yield: [7 servings] / Serving Size = 2 (1-inch) pieces
Ingredients:
2 bananas, peeled
½ cup peanut butter
¼ cup crushed nuts

Directions:
1. Spread the entire outside of each banana with peanut butter.
2. Roll the bananas in the crushed nuts.
3. Cut the bananas in one inch slices.
4. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.

Variation: Roll in shredded coconut or crushed cereal.

This recipe is used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension's Eating Smart Being Active program.

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