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Banana dog

Time to make: 5 mins
Serving: 1 person

Ratings: 4.5

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Ingredients

Measurements explained

1 hotdog bread roll

2 teaspoons reduced-fat cream cheese

1 banana, peeled

2 teaspoons no-added-sugar red jamjellyX such as strawberry, raspberry

2 teaspoons no-salt peanut butter

Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.

Instructions

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1 Cut bun lengthwise. Spread cream cheese on inside bun.

2 Add whole banana.

3 Dot jam blobs (to imitate tomato sauce) and peanut butter (to imitate mustard) along banana. Close bun.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free bread.

HFG tip

The bun and spreads can be stored in the fridge overnight without the banana.
You can make up the buns in batches and freeze them without the banana.
For extra freshness, pack the unpeeled banana separately and let your child peel it and assemble the banana dog at school.
Matching snack: Carrot sticks with chickpea dip.

Nutrition info (per serve)

Calories 406 cal

Kilojoules 1700 kJ

Total fat 8 g

Saturated fat 2 g

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Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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First published: Feb 2011

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