Give their lunch box or after school snack a delicious upgrade with one of these three variations on banana sushi. Or have a banana wrap smorgasbord waiting on the table when the whole family comes home!
What ingredients do I need?
With a few simple steps, a thin layer of your favorite spread, and more topping options than you can think of—this quick snack will soon be your favorite.
Peanut Butter Banana Sushi Ingredients
- 1 taco-size flour tortilla
- 1 ripe but firm banana, peeled
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Strawberries and Cream Banana Sushi Ingredients
- 1 taco-size flour tortilla
- 1 ripe but firm banana, peeled
- 3 tablespoons softened cream cheese, divided
- 2 strawberries, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons crushed freeze-dried strawberries
Chocolate Coconut Banana Sushi Ingredients
- 1 taco-size flour tortilla
- 1 ripe but firm banana, peeled
- 3 tablespoons Nutella, divided
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut flakes
How to make banana sushi
The great thing about this fun recipe is how quickly it comes together! In just a few minutes, you have a delicious snack that knocks a plain ol’ banana out of the park.
- Lay out one tortilla, and spread two tablespoons of peanut butter, cream cheese, or Nutella evenly over the surface.
- Place a peeled banana at the end of the tortilla.
- Roll the banana in the tortilla snugly. Place the tortilla seam-side-down on the cutting board.
- Spread the remaining tablespoon of peanut butter, cream cheese, or Nutella over the top of the tortilla roll.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts, freeze-dried strawberries, or shredded coconut on top.
- Slice into 1-inch slices.
Variations on banana sushi
We came up with three ways to make banana sushi, but the possibilities are endless! Here are a few other ingredients to mix and match.
- Try almond butter or any other kind of nut butter or seed butter as the spread.
- The more toppings, the better! Try chocolate chips, chia seeds, sprinkles, or even melted chocolate.
This is your banana sushi party, we’re just happy to be invited.
Do I have to use chopsticks?
No, but it sure is fun! Sushi is traditionally finger food, so feel free to skip the chopsticks and dive right in.
Why is my roll-up falling apart?
It could be falling apart because there isn’t enough nut butter, Nutella, or cream cheese! Make sure you use a good amount of spread over the entire tortilla and roll tightly to keep everything together.
Want more fun lunchbox ideas?
- Rainbow fruit kabobs are another fun way to get in those fruit servings
- Almond flour banana muffins
- Homemade fruit on the bottom yogurts
- Pack a sweet or funny note with these printable lunch notes!
Banana Sushi
These three easy banana sushi rolls are a fun way to mix up a fruit snack. Plus, these rolls are so simple that the kids can make their snack themselves!
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Banana Sushi
- 1 taco-size flour tortilla (gluten-free tortillas work great, too!)
- 1 ripe but firm banana, peeled
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Strawberries and Cream Banana Sushi
- 1 taco-size flour tortilla (gluten-free tortillas work great, too!)
- 1 ripe but firm banana, peeled
- 3 tablespoons softened cream cheese, divided
- 2 strawberries, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons crushed freeze-dried strawberries
Chocolate Coconut Banana Sushi
- 1 taco-size flour tortilla (gluten-free tortillas work great, too!)
- 1 ripe but firm banana, peeled
- 3 tablespoons Nutella, divided
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
Instructions
- Lay one of the tortillas flat on a cutting board, and spread 2 tablespoons of the peanut butter, cream cheese, or Nutella evenly over the top.
- Place the banana at the end of the tortilla. If the banana is very curved, you might need to straighten it out a bit (don’t worry if it cracks some).
- Roll the banana in the tortilla snugly—like you are rolling someone up snug in a rug! Place the tortilla seam-side-down onto the cutting board.
- Take the remaining tablespoon of peanut butter, cream cheese, or Nutella, and spread it evenly over the top of the tortilla roll. Sprinkle top of roll with chopped peanuts, freeze-dried strawberries, or shredded coconut.
- Slice the roll into 1-inch sushi rolls. Plate with chopsticks for added fun!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 103Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 71mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 3g
At Wholefully, we believe that good nutrition is about much more than just the numbers on the nutrition facts panel. Please use the above information as only a small part of what helps you decide what foods are nourishing for you.
