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What’s this? I’m actually AHEAD a week? Somehow, magically, I am actually posting at the start of week 11, which is quite the accomplishment considering week 10’s book inspired challenge<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have been pumped for this week since I learned the topic was bananas! I decided that I wanted to do a breakfast-themed dish, but didn’t want to go with typical banana pancakes or banana bread. While dining on some real sushi, the inspiration came: Banana Sushi! These ‘naners are great because they are not only healthy and super easy to customize, they can be eaten for breakfast or dessert. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And let’s be honest, who doesn’t like to indulge in a little dessert first thing in the morning?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just rummage through your fridge and cabinets for any bits or pieces of ingredients you think might go well with a banana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experiment a little!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you take nothing else from this blog, just remember it is SO much easier to open a banana from the bottom than from the stem. I always hated when a banana wasn’t ripe enough or had a stubborn stem that resulted in a squishy top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you just pinch the bottom of the banana, it will easily begin to peel itself! Just grab one edge and pull!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strawberry Banana Crunch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This sweet roll is especially tasty with a nice crunch to play up different textures. To make it, start by thinly slicing the strawberries and laying them flat on your bamboo mat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Put a line of peanut butter and Nutella down the center of the berries. Trim the edges of your banana, then use the bamboo mat to roll the banana onto the strawberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next, sprinkle the mat with rice cereal and roll until the top and sides of the banana are covered. Slice into 1\/2-inch bite-size sections and serve immediately to prevent the banana from browning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peanut Butter Tortilla Roll<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a healthy breakfast alternative that can be rolled up quickly, even without the bamboo mat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make it, slice your strawberries paper thin. Spread peanut butter to the edges of the tortilla and lay the strawberries down the middle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trim the edges of the banana and place it on the edge of the tortilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Roll it up tightly, tucking and sealing the edges. Cut the roll into 1\/2-inch slices and serve quickly to avoid any browning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CrAzY Roll<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I can’t wait to have kids someday so I can serve up this fun roll on a birthday or special day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make the CrAzY Roll, start by smashing up your cereal so there aren’t any full-sized pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pour the Fruit Loops onto the bamboo mat and spread Nutella on your trimmed banana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use the mat to roll the banana, making sure to cover it with the Fruit Loops and coat all the exposed chocolate. Then, slice and serve right away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strawberry Roll<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chop your strawberries into small bits, then spread them on the bamboo mat. Cover your banana with peanut butter and use the mat to roll up the banana. Top it with a touch of Nutella and serve, preferably to someone still in bed, for a delicious morning surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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