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Grown Up Peanut Butter & Banana Panini

Published August 9, 2016. Last updated January 5, 2019 by Lauren Vavala

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Did you love peanut butter sandwiches as a child?  If so, you’ll love this Grown Up Peanut Butter & Banana Panini!

I loved peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as a kid so this grown up panini recipe with honey and cinnamon is just amazing to me! I could eat this every single day!

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All through my childhood, and most of my adult life, I have been a huge fan of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  Strawberry jam only, please!  I would have never thought in a million years I’d be willing to stray from my beloved sandwich of choice, but I did.  And, it’s even better than the original (in a different grown up peanut butter sandwich kind of way of course!).

I didn’t invent this sandwich.  I do believe the king (Elvis) loved a good friend peanut butter and banana sandwich!  It’s also on the menu at one of my favorite local sandwich shops, where it’s known as the Hound Dog (how fitting!).  That sandwich shop is actually the first place I ever had a peanut butter and banana sandwich and what inspired me to attempt to recreate my own version at home.

Grown Up Peanut Butter and Banana Panini

Grown Up Peanut Butter & Banana Panini

We prefer to use a natural, creamy peanut butter and sourdough bread for this panini, but you can absolutely switch things up if you’d like.  I believe Elvis liked plain ole white bread, and the sandwich shop uses crunchy peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon.  I absolutely add honey and cinnamon to mine as well!  Trust me, don’t leave those two ingredients out!  It sounds like a bunch of random ingredients smeared between two slices of bread, but they work oh-so-well together.  The peanut butter with the sweetness of the banana and honey, topped with a little spice from the cinnamon is just pure perfection!  Trust me, if you like all the ingredients, you’ll love this!

Grown Up Peanut Butter and Banana Panini

Rather than “frying” my sandwich, I use my trusty panini pan and grill it on the stove top.  A panini sounds so much better for you than “fried sandwich” doesn’t it?  It only takes 5-10 minutes from start to finish for the sandwich to be made and cooked.  It probably takes less time that to eat it!

I call this an Adult Peanut Butter and Banana Panini, but kids absolutely love it too!  Jaxon didn’t care for it when he was really young but he loves it now.  He actually thought I was lying to him when I told him that he didn’t always love this sandwich!

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A fried peanut butter and banana sandwich on a white plate.
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Fried Peanut Butter and Panini Sandwich (with cinnamon and honey)

Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Paninis are made with just 5 ingredients and take only minutes to prepare. This sandwich is a hearty, filling lunch full of delicious flavors!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 sandwich
Calories 763kcal
Author Lauren Vavala

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 banana (cut into 1/2-inch slices)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Spread both slices of the bread with the peanut butter.
    2 slices sourdough bread, 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • Place the banana slices over the peanut butter on one slice of the bread.
    1 banana
  • Drizzle with honey and sprinkle on the cinnamon. Close the sandwich.
    1 tablespoon honey, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Heat a skillet or panini pan to medium-high and add the oil or butter.
    1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Once hot, swirl the oil or butter around to coat the bottom of the pan and carefully place the sandwich in the pan.
  • Cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes or until golden.
  • Cut in half and serve warm.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • This fried sandwich can be easily modified. You can switch the bread out for any type that you like and use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter. It can be fried in a skillet or made with a panini press.
  • If you are using larger slices of sourdough bread, you may need to use extra peanut butter and slice the banana a bit thinner to ensure you have enough to cover the entire slice of bread.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 763kcal | Carbohydrates: 123g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 806mg | Potassium: 806mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 6mg

 

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Comments

  1. Adrianne says

    November 1, 2018 at 4:31 pm

    Lauren – YUMMO! This looks so comforting and ooey gooey delicious! I am going to give this a go over the weekend. Simple ingredients and good flavour pairings, I reckon it will taste great. Thanks for sharing girl!

    Reply
  2. Suzy says

    November 1, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    This is all the comfort and flavor right here!

    Reply
  3. Pam Greer says

    November 1, 2018 at 3:53 pm

    I love peanut butter and banana sandwiches! Especially love this panini version!

    Reply
  4. Jenna says

    November 1, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    Mmm the addition of cinnamon and honey to make it more “grown up” is a great idea. I am going to try this open face for breakfast

    Reply
  5. Jen says

    November 1, 2018 at 2:46 pm

    I love this combo- my decadent version is to add bacon!

    Reply
  6. Sierra Berry says

    August 13, 2016 at 12:13 am

    Love this, it’s like the adult version of a pb&j! I’m going to try making this but use agave instead of honey <3

     – Sierra Berry ♥ @itsberrystylish  

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 14, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      That will be delicious!!

      Reply
  7. Susannah says

    August 12, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    Oh yum!!! This sounds absolutely fantastic!!! <3

    Reply
  8. Loretta Obryant says

    August 12, 2016 at 3:47 am

    So amazing ideas, this looks so delicious.
    xo
    http://www.missydress.com.au

    Reply
  9. Kari says

    August 11, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    I love how sophisticated this Peanut Butter and Banana panini looks. Very delicious too!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 11, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. beth kelley says

    August 11, 2016 at 7:11 am

    I love PB! I will be trying this recipe this week.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 11, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Great! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  11. Cydney says

    August 11, 2016 at 4:02 am

    I love this combination, i always have it for breakfast when i’m feeling lazy 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 11, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      It’s sooo good and easy!

      Reply
  12. Kirsten says

    August 10, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    Wow this looks so good. I love bananas and peanut butter together; it’s one of the best combos!

    http://www.thewanderingbrunette.com/

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 11, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      It really is!!

      Reply
  13. Cait says

    August 10, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    YUM! This sounds amazing.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 11, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    August 10, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    Sounds & looks delicious! Pure comfort food! 🙂

    Reply
  15. courtney says

    August 10, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    This is like two of my favourite things in the world put together in a yummy, warm hug. I have to try it!

    La Belle Sirene 

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 11, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      I love that description!

      Reply
  16. Melanie Smith says

    August 10, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    So yummy!! I love the combination of bananas and peanut butter, it is just delicious!

    Reply
  17. Emma | Creative Explorations says

    August 10, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    **GASP** This looks so amazing. Peanut butter is one of the most delicious substances on earth, and the combo of banana, honey, and cinnamon sounds like a match made in heaven! MMMMM!

    Emma | http://www.creativexplorations.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 11, 2016 at 12:49 pm

      It really does work well together – so good!

      Reply
  18. thesocialbeing721 says

    August 10, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    Oh, my! I never even thought to make a panini of it. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Christine - Jar Of Lemons says

    August 10, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    This sounds like the BEST! Right up my alley. Breakfast OR lunch!

    Reply
  20. Kate says

    August 10, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    Oh my goodness. PB & Banana may be my favorite combo ever. I need a panini pan now!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 11, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      The panini possibilities will be endless with that pan!

      Reply
  21. Erin says

    August 10, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    This looks amazing!! Definitely making myself one for lunch!

    Reply
  22. Jolina - The Unlikely Baker says

    August 10, 2016 at 11:47 am

    I’m a peanut butter purist – I’ve never liked putting anything else on my peanut butter sandwich. But my spouse is close to obsessed with this combo! I will definitely share and we are almost certainly going to make this soon. Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 11, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      Thank you Jolina! I hope your husband enjoys it!

      Reply
  23. The Golden Girl Diary says

    August 10, 2016 at 11:27 am

    YUUUUUUMMMY! This looks delicious. I don’t know why I never think of anything creative like this..but now I’ll just have to copy this recipe! lol

    xo, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 11, 2016 at 12:52 pm

      Copy away – I kinda stole it myself and made it my own 🙂

      Reply
  24. Mamaguru says

    August 10, 2016 at 11:19 am

    This is a favorite sandwich in my home, although I”ve never tried putting it in a panini press. Great idea!

    Reply
  25. Mistle says

    August 10, 2016 at 10:52 am

    Oh my gosh this looks amazing!!! I love a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich when I was a kid. So this is perfect for me! I will have to try this out soon!

    Reply
  26. Jessica Beer says

    August 10, 2016 at 8:52 am

    I do peanut butter and banana a lot but never thought to add honey and cinnamon! Will have to do that next time!

    Reply
  27. Kristin Cook says

    August 10, 2016 at 8:26 am

    Yum! You had me at peanut butter! I want this!

    Reply
  28. Annie says

    August 10, 2016 at 4:42 am

    I LOVE those sandwiches. However, I usually make a bit different. I put Nutella on one bread and peanut butter on another then put bananas in between and toast the sandwiches xD
    Simply amazing.

    Reply
  29. Kyla says

    August 10, 2016 at 1:47 am

    This looks so good! So simple yet so delicious! I want some right now!
    Kyla
    Wanderlustkyla.com

    Reply
  30. Mariah says

    August 10, 2016 at 1:19 am

    You have resonated with my soul! This sounds so gooey and delicious! I can just imagine it with a side of almond milk and some strawberries. YUS

    Reply
  31. Rachel @ RachelMcMichael.com says

    August 9, 2016 at 11:44 pm

    I’m a huge fan of a good peanut butter and banana sandwich! I can’t believe I’ve never tried making it into a panini and adding cinnamon. This sounds DELICIOUS!!!

    Reply
  32. Stephy says

    August 9, 2016 at 10:44 pm

    I probably don’t have the ingredients or tools, but this looks delish! I’m a huge fan of peanut butter and (strawberry) jelly sandwiches as well. And banana bread. This seems like the best combination to try!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 11, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks Stephy…you could just make the sandwich in a plain frying pan as well – hopefully you’ll get to try it soon!

      Reply
  33. rosie says

    August 9, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    WOW my mouth just watered! How yum!

    Life is just Rosie

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:14 pm

      Thank you Rosie!

      Reply
  34. Christine - The Choosy Mommy says

    August 9, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    My daughter thinks this sandwich is such a treat, especially if I give it to her for BREAKFAST!! Peanut butter and bananas is the go-to combo in my house!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:14 pm

      It’s so good! I’m loving how popular it is at breakfast time!

      Reply
  35. Jessica Bradshaw says

    August 9, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks heavenly! I love all of these things. 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      Thanks Jessica!

      Reply
  36. Krystal says

    August 9, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    This is SO awesome! I never would’ve put this combo together, and yet im like WHY didn’t i think of this?? It sounds delicious!! And my 7yr old would probably live off these!!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      My 8 year old loves it – hope your son does too!

      Reply
  37. Danielle says

    August 9, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    OMGut Lauren, I loved peanut butter as a kid and this grown up fancy pants version looks like i need to fall in love with it too. Great recipe I want to lick my screen :]

    Danielle | http://www.FollowMyGut.com <3 <3

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      Haha! I hope you try it and DO love it!

      Reply
  38. Allison Jones says

    August 9, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    This sounds amazing! I like peanut butter and banana quesadillas and I think this panini looks even better.

    LiveLifeWell,
    Allison

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    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:16 pm

      Thanks so much Allison!!

      Reply
  39. Elaine McKellips says

    August 9, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    Mouth watering over here! This looks so so good. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:16 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  40. Tori Moore says

    August 9, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    YUM!! This looks so incredibly good. It would even be perfect for breakfast if you’re in a hurry!

    Tori

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:39 pm

      Ohhh yes! It would be good anytime!

      Reply
  41. Elaine Matthews says

    August 9, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    This looks amazing!! I love peanut butter and banana’s!! Yum!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:39 pm

      Thank you Elaine!

      Reply
  42. Joules (from Pocketful of Joules) says

    August 9, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    I’ve never actually tried a peanut butter and banana sandwich, but now I think I’ll drag out my George Forman and try it myself!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      It’s sooo good! I’m not a huge fan of bananas but I love them this way!

      Reply
  43. Amber says

    August 9, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    Love all your easy recipes that are so delicious!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks Amber!

      Reply
  44. Samantha @ Momma Wants Java says

    August 9, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    This looks soooo good! Peanut butter is definitely my favorite sandwich, so I will definitely be trying this soon. Thank you!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:41 pm

      I hope you love it Samantha!

      Reply
  45. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    August 9, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    I love peanut butter and banana, but never thought about using my panini press to turn it into a hot sandwich! Great idea!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      You have to try it – you may never go back!

      Reply
  46. Sara says

    August 9, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    I’m about to go make this for lunch now! Thanks for sharing!!
    -Sara
    http://www.whatthegirlssay.com

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    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Hope you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  47. Caitlyn says

    August 9, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    I love adding honey to my PB and banana sandwiches! I’ve never had a fried sandwich or PB or banana panini either. I’m all about anything with PB though so I’ll have to try it!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      It’s different but really good – I hope you try it!

      Reply
  48. Willow says

    August 9, 2016 at 11:56 am

    This looks amazing! I believe Elvis added bacon to his sandwich sometimes. I love to mash raspberries into my peanut butter on toast instead of using jam.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      I was thinking berries might be good! Totally makes sense since jam is berries lol

      Reply
  49. Elizabeth Ann says

    August 9, 2016 at 11:27 am

    I’ve had this sandwich before, it is so yummy! I have not had it on sourdough bread though. I’ll have to try that next time!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      I love sourdough! I don’t know what they use at the sandwich shop I got it from but sourdough works for me!

      Reply
  50. Christal says

    August 9, 2016 at 11:15 am

    I am a HUGE advocate for the peanut butter & banana sandwiches, so I can wait to give this a try!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      Hope you love it!

      Reply
  51. Adriana Renee says

    August 9, 2016 at 10:45 am

    This is the perfect twist to pb&J! Definitely making this!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      Yay! I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  52. Logan says

    August 9, 2016 at 10:24 am

    I STILL love peanut butter! haha This looks so delicious and is definitely different than my plain peanut butter sandwich I usually eat. I will definitely be trying it!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      Oh me too! I sometimes have pbj for dinner along side my son (best mom ever lol)

      Reply
  53. Lecy | A Simpler Grace says

    August 9, 2016 at 10:17 am

    Oh my gosh, that looks so good. There is something about a grilled peanut butter sandwich that gives me all the happy feels.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      Thanks Lecy!

      Reply
  54. Michelle says

    August 9, 2016 at 9:52 am

    I love PB and banana sandwiches! I Would have never thought to make it a panini! thanks for the idea

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      You’re Welcome! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  55. Helen @ Hel On Heels says

    August 9, 2016 at 9:11 am

    Holy cow. This sounds amazing!! Pinning for later!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks Helen!

      Reply
  56. jehava says

    August 9, 2016 at 8:09 am

    Yummy!! I love peanut butter and bananas but, I never thought of making it a panini.. will definitely try this soon!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      Hope you like it!!!

      Reply
  57. Jasmine Eclipse says

    August 9, 2016 at 7:48 am

    Oh my gosh this looks SO good! And I just got a lot of new peanut butter flavors too! This is going to be such a good treat. You should check out Peanut Butter & Co, they’ve got some awesome flavors!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:51 pm

      I have seen them! I haven’t tried any yet though!

      Reply
  58. Jen says

    August 9, 2016 at 7:30 am

    Ohhhh I wanna try this in the morning! Banana and peanut butter always make my day!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:51 pm

      I never thought to have it for breakfast, but I am now!

      Reply

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