* From the archives.

No, I’m not making that face because it doesn’t taste good. I’m making that face because I’m disgusted with myself for not having discovered this sooner. On a recent car ride to Montreal, I had my normal supplies of peanut butter, bread and a few bananas. I was driving, so making a peanut butter banana sandwich would be difficult, even for my wife, the passenger. Then, a stroke of brilliance: I asked Elisabeth to spread some peanut butter on the bread and place a half banana on top. I wrapped the bread up the sides and voila!, the peanut butter hot dog was born. This quick and delicious creation is a perfect snack on the go. Here is the ORIGINAL peanut butter hot dog, invented here on Jan 16th, 2008. Royalty checks can be made out to Peanut Butter Boy. I’ve also come up with a few alternatives to get your peanut butter and banana fix. Enjoy.

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Original:
2 slices soft whole wheat bread
2-3 Tbsp peanut butter (plain, cinnamon raisin or chocolate)
1 banana

Mexican Style
1 (8in) whole wheat tortilla
2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
1 banana
grape or strawberry preserves(optional)
pinch of chipotle or cayenne pepper (optional)

Burrito: Spread peanut butter on one half of tortilla. Spread jelly on the other half, if using. Place banana on edge of the jelly or plain side and roll up. Consume, pack to go, or toast in a pan.

Quesadilla: Spread peanut butter on one half of the tortilla. Slice the banana into 1/4″ slices and arrange on top of the peanut butter half. Sprinkle chipotle or cayenne powder onto bananas if using. Fold tortilla over and spray the top with cooking spray. Place in a pan preheated on medium-high heat. Flip after about 45 seconds, or until toasted. After another 30 seconds, remove from pan and cut into four wedges. Dip into grape preserves or strawberry yogurt.

Appetizer
2 slices soft whole wheat bread
2 Tbsp cinnamon raisin peanut butter
1 banana
cinnamon

Toast bread in the toaster. Slice the banana into 1/4″ slices while toasting. When bread is medium-dark brown cover each slice with peanut butter and top with banana slices. Shake cinnamon on top and cut into squares, one for each banana slice. Stick toothpicks into the top of each bite and serve.

Petits Fours
2 slices soft whole wheat bread
2 Tbsp dark chocolate peanut butter
1 banana
shredded coconut
cocoa powder

Toast bread in the toaster. Slice the banana into 1/4″ slices while toasting. When bread is medium-dark brown cover each slice with peanut butter and top with banana slices. Sprinkle shredded coconut over the top and shake cocoa powder on top. Cut into squares, one for each banana slice. Stick toothpicks into the top of each bite and serve.

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I hope you enjoy these modified versions. Leave a comment with any suggestions or modifications of your own.

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4 Responses / Leave a comment »

  1. Lyra says:

    I love peanut butter…what a great special interest food blog! Ill have to add you to my blogroll. I always make peanut butter,raisin and banana sandwiches, often for breakfast. It seems you have captured some of my favorite flavour combinations with your cinnamon raisin peanut butter and other recipes-Ill have to try them out!

  2. Jon says:

    I made this same discovery in my office once when all I had for lunch was one piece of bread, a banana, and some PB. I made the hot dog, but I was also able to steal some honey from another co-worker.

    One of my favorite snacks now.

  3. Andrea says:

    I discovered a very similar thing a while back when I came home from college one summer to find no food. All I found was some bananas, peanut butter and wheat hot dog buns. My “Dessert Hot Dog” was very similar to yours but with a drizzle of honey (ketchup?) and chopped raisins and nuts on top (relish?). I’ve told people about this and they think I’m crazy…

    Good, so I’m not alone! I made it out of desperation too but now it’s a staple snack food. Toppings rock on it, I need to explore the endless possibilities…. ~ Nick

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