Description
At its core, this dish is a modern twist on the classic nut butter and fruit combination. Instead of using peanut butter or almond butter, this recipe highlights sesame seed paste as the primary spread. The sesame paste provides a deeply savory, slightly bitter, and wonderfully creamy foundation that cuts through the intense sweetness of the fruit. When mixed with a touch of natural sweetener, the paste transforms into a velvety spread that grips the crunchy surface of your bread beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough, whole wheat, or multigrain bread
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tsp honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 large ripe banana, sliced
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Chopped pistachios or walnuts
- Chia seeds
- Hemp hearts
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Fresh berries
- A pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
1. Toast the Bread
- Toast the bread until golden brown and crisp.
2. Prepare the Tahini Spread
- In a small bowl, stir together the tahini and honey until smooth.
- If the mixture is too thick, add 1–2 teaspoons of warm water and mix until spreadable.
3. Assemble the Toast
- Spread the honey-tahini mixture evenly over each slice of toast.
- Arrange the banana slices on top.
4. Add the Finishing Touches
- Drizzle with a little extra honey.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and toasted sesame seeds.
- Add flaky sea salt if desired.
- Finish with any optional toppings.
5. Serve
- Serve immediately while the toast is crisp and the toppings are fresh.
Notes
Quick to make and full of flavor, this Honey Tahini Banana Toast proves that a simple breakfast can be both comforting and delicious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of toast
- Calories: 320 kcal
Keywords: Tahini banana toast, honey sesame banana bread toast, sweet tahini open faced sandwich