This recipe for an Almond Butter Banana Chimichanga is a healthy, easy banana recipe that is great for a kid-friendly lunch, snack, or even dessert!
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About the recipe:
This easy banana chimichanga recipe is one of the prized recipes I keep in my arsenal of dishes that help me get a meal on the table quickly. Whether it's lunch, a lazy dinner, or even when I make a half-size for a healthy dessert, they never fail to satisfy because of the crispy exterior and gooey, melty interior!
Traditionally, a chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito that you find on many Tex Mex and Mexican-American restaurant menus. They are indulgent for sure, but if you get a good one, it's totally worth the splurge!
I'm putting a peanut butter and jelly twist on it and filling a hearty whole-grain wrap with almond butter, banana, and my favorite strawberry jam. You can change it up easily by using any nut or seed butter, jam flavor, or even subbing in honey or Nutella for the jam.
What really takes this dish to the next level is crisping the wrap in a hot skillet so that the flavors of the nut butter, jam, and banana melt together as the inside of the burrito gets warm and gooey!
Ingredients
- 1 whole grain tortilla or wrap - use gluten-free if needed
- 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter - use sunflower seed butter for nut allergies
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam - or any other flavor of jam or Nutelle
- 1 medium banana
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat a medium skillet over medium-low heat. While the skillet heats spread the almond butter and jam in the center of the wrap.
Step 2: Slice the banana into 3 large pieces and place on top of the almond butter/jam. Wrap up the banana burrito-style.
Step 3: Add a little butter, vegan butter, or coconut oil to the preheated skillet and cook the wrap for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. If the skillet gets too hot, turn the heat to low and let the wrap sit inside for another couple of minutes so the filling warms throughout. Serve hot!
Serving suggestions:
Since this is such a quick and easy recipe, I'd recommend serving it with something equally as simple:
- Veggie sticks with Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing or hummus
- A side salad, like this Simple Kale Salad
- A yogurt cup for calcium and protein
- Wedges of cheese or a string cheese
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If you're in search of more fast, easy lunch recipes, check out this 5-Ingredient Tuna Melt Wrap and these Mediterranean Veggie Tostadas!
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Recipe
Almond Butter Banana Chimichangas
Ingredients
- 1 large whole grain wrap, or gluten-free wrap
- 2 tablespoons almond butter (substitute w/ any nut or seed butter)
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam (substitute with any jam, honey, or Nutella
- 1 medium banana
Instructions
- Preheat a medium skillet over medium-low heat.
- While the skillet heats, spread the almond butter and jam in the center of the wrap.
- Slice the banana into 3 large pieces and place on top of the almond butter/jam.
- Wrap up the banana burrito-style.
- Add a little butter, vegan butter, or coconut oil to the preheated skillet and cook the wrap for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Reduce the heat if it gets to hot and let the wrap get warm inside over low heat. Slice and serve while hot!
Jenn says
Just made this and ❤️ it! ????????????????
Whitney Reist says
That's awesome! So glad you enjoyed it - thanks for letting me know!