Serves 2
Celebrate Elvis’s birthday on January 8 with his favorite sandwich, and eat it the way he reportedly did: with a knife and fork. This sandwich is easy to double, infinitely versatile – substitute any kind of nut butter for the peanut butter, use jam or preserves in place of the bananas. Use a gluten-free bread to make this gluten-free.
Gluten-Free Option
Soy Free
2 small ripe bananas
1 tablespoon vegan butter
4 slices white or wholegrain bread
1/4 cup peanut butter
Place the bananas in a bowl and mash them with a fork. Set aside.
Spread the butter on each slice of bread and place them, butter side down, on a flat work surface. Spread the peanut butter on 2 slices of the bread and the mashed banana on top of the peanut butter. Top with the remaining 2 bread slices, butter side up.
Cook the sandwiches on a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes. Cut diagonally and serve.