High-Protein Banana Nuggets with Peanut Butter-Yogurt Dip is a tasty & satisfying snack. This dish has around 8 g of protein in one serving. It is prepared with bananas, quick-cooking oats, honey, peanut butter, yogurt, hot water, & cinnamon. These simple items have no complicated ingredients, so people can easily prepare this dish with items available in the kitchen or from the supermarket. This dish is prepared in 15 minutes, making it good for a quick snack or breakfast. High-Protein Banana Nuggets with Peanut Butter-Yogurt Dip store nicely in the fridge, so this is good to make ahead for a short-term snack. Serve this dish with strawberries, blueberries, apple slices, or a banana smoothie.
STATS:
- Caloric count: 250 kcal
- Prep Duration: Ten minutes
- Serving size: 5 nuggets
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Course: Snack
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving: 2
EQUIPMENT:
- Small vessel
- Cutting board
- Small skillet
- Spatula
- Mixing spoon
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- ¼ cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 banana
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. hot water
- 1 tsp. peanut butter
- 2 tbsp. nonfat plain yogurt
- â…› tsp. ground cinnamon
INGREDIENT NOTES:
QUICK-COOKING OATS:
- We have to use the quick-cooking oats in the dish. It will create a light coating around the banana slices. They should soften quickly to give the nuggets a slightly chewy texture.
BANANA:
- We have to use a ripe but firm banana so the slices hold their shape during cooking. We have to slice it evenly so all nuggets cook in the same amount of time.
HONEY:
- Add the honey to include the natural sweetness in the dish. It will also help the oat coating develop a lightly caramelized taste.
PEANUT BUTTER:
- Utilize the smooth natural peanut butter to make the dip creamy & easy to mix. We should use unsweetened peanut butter when possible to keep the sweetness balanced.
NONFAT YOGURT:
- Include the nonfat plain yogurt to make the dip creamy while increasing the protein content in the dish. Greek yogurt can also be used to make the dip thicker & creamier.
CINNAMON:
- Add the cinnamon powder to add a warm & lightly spiced flavor in the dish. It will also pair nicely with the banana and peanut butter.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Include the quick-cooking oats and cinnamon powder in the small vessel and mix.
- Then include the honey in hot water in the other small vessel and mix till it gets loose to spread easily.
- Make the ½ inch banana pieces and apply the honey mixture lightly on them with a brush.
- Now roll the banana slices in the cinnamon & oats mix & press them gently.
- Put the small pan on the stove and heat it on a moderate to low flame.
- Include the coated banana slices in it and cook for two minutes till the oats are lightly toasted.
- Put the peanut butter & yogurt in the small bowl & mix to make it smooth.
- Now put these banana nuggets on the serving platter and serve with the prepared dip.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH FRUIT:
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Apple Slices
CRUNCHY TOPPINGS:
- Chopped Peanuts
- Almond Slivers
- Toasted Coconut
BREAKFAST PAIRINGS:
- Greek Yogurt
- Scrambled Eggs
- Chia Pudding
BEVERAGES:
- Iced Coffee
- Banana Smoothie
- Green Tea
TIPS:
- We have to utilize the firm and ripe banana slices so they don’t get overly soft.
- Don’t cook the nuggets on a high flame or the banana will get soft quickly.
- We have to softly press the oats onto the slices so they stick.
- Add the non-fat Greek yogurt instead to add more protein.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the remaining nuggets in a tight vessel & store for one day.
FREEZER:
- Don’t freeze them, as the banana gets so #soft & watery.
FAQs:
Would I add the Greek yogurt to make the dip?
- Yes, utilize the Greek yogurt to prepare the dip to make a thicker and creamier dip. It will also increase the protein in it.
Can I exclude the honey from this dish?
- Yes, we would easily exclude the honey if we don’t want to make it extra sweet. We would also utilize maple syrup instead if required.
Will I utilize the rolled oats instead?
- Yes, we can utilize the rolled oats, but pulse them briefly in the blender to make them small.
Can I prepare these nuggets in the air fryer?
- Yes, put the coated banana slices in one layer and air fry them for around 4 to 6 minutes and change their sides in between.
How to add more protein in the dish?
- Yes, include the non-fat Greek yogurt in the dip with some additional peanut butter to make it protein-rich.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 250 kcal
Net carbs: 42 g
Iron: 1.5 mg
Total carbs: 47 g
Serving size: 5
Vitamin A: 6 µg
Fiber: 5 g
Calcium: 55 mg
Protein: 8 g
Sodium: 75 mg
Potassium: 450 mg
Serving: 1
