BANANA FLATBREAD BITES WITH TAHINI & DATE SYRUP

Sometimes the best things are the simplest. Assembled in minutes, this snack is perfect for combating the midafternoon energy slump.

SERVES: 4     PREP: 15–20 MINS     COOK: 5–6 MINS

4 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas

¼ cup tahini

3 tablespoons date syrup

4 bananas, peeled

1. Preheat a dry skillet, then add the tortillas, one by one, and warm for 30 seconds on each side.

2. Arrange the tortillas on a cutting board, thinly spread each with the tahini, then drizzle with the date syrup. Add a whole banana to each tortilla, just a little off-center, then roll up tightly.

3. Cut each tortilla into thick slices, secure the bites with a toothpick, and arrange on a plate. Serve warm.

per serving: 354 cal / 11.3g fat / 2.5g sat fat / 60g carbs / 25.4g sugars / 0.5g salt / 4.1g fiber / 9.4g protein

GO BANANAS

Bananas are the only fruit to contain both tryptophan and vitamin B_6, which produce serotonin—the natural chemical that helps lift your mood