Ingredients:

  • 1 medium banana
  • 1 tbsp creamy almond butter
  • 2 tbsp raw slivered almonds
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Peel the banana and remove any strings (phloem bundles). Note: These can be bitter and disrupt the smooth texture.
  2. Slice the banana lengthwise using a steady hand to create a large, flat surface area for the toppings.
  3. Measure 1 tbsp of almond butter and spread it in a thin, even layer (about 1/8 inch thick) over the flat side of each banana half.
  4. Place 2 tbsp of slivered almonds into your shallow bowl.
  5. Crush the almonds lightly with the back of a spoon until you hear a distinct crackling sound, indicating they have broken into smaller, varied shards.
  6. Press the almond butter-coated side of the banana firmly into the bowl of crushed almonds.
  7. Rock the banana gently from side to side until the entire surface is covered in a dense, crunchy layer.
  8. Lift the banana carefully and place it on a clean plate, almond side up.
  9. Apply a microscopic dusting of ground cinnamon from a height of 6 inches until a faint reddish hue is visible.