Banana, Almond Butter and Chia Seed Toastie

Health Rating

A healthy, protein-packed snack or breakfast option.

Ingredients

1 slice	Bread, sprouted, whole grain, Ezekiel
1 tbsp	Almond butter
1/2 small	Banana (s) (sliced)
1 dash	Chia seeds, ground

Quick Tips

Use sprouted, whole grain, or sprouted whole grain gluten-free bread for a healthier bread option. Alternatively, homemade sourdough or fresh, bakery-bought sourdough would work nicely as well.
Some healthy bread brands found in most freezer or health food sections at your local grocery store are: Silver Hills Bakery, Food for Life Ezekiel Bread, Dave's Killer Bread

Nutritional Highlights

Sprouting grains helps to de-activate the phytates found in seeds and helps to break down the starch. Eating bread with whole grains helps to increase fiber content and nutritional value.
Sprouted bread has a lower glycemic index than their conventional 11 - 12 grain or sourdough counterparts.

Calories 230

Calories from fat 89

Calories from saturated fat 6.8

Total Fat 9.9 g

Saturated Fat 0.8 g

Trans Fat 0

Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4 g

Monounsaturated Fat 5.3 g

Cholesterol 0

Sodium 77 mg

Potassium 384 mg

Total Carbohydrate 30.0 g

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g

Sugars 6.2 g

Protein 8.1 g