Healthy Banana Chimichanga

V DF Jan 18, 2026

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Here's a simple and healthy dessert that you can whip up in just 10 minutes. It has healthy fats from the peanut butter, natural sweetness from the banana and honey, and extra flavor from the cinnamon. All brought together with a humble whole wheat tortilla to make a delicious warm dessert for you and a partner. This also goes great with a scoop of banana ice cream on top for a nice warm and cold contrast

STEP 1
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Extra virgin olive oil

STEP 2
- 1 medium (45 g) Whole wheat tortilla
- 2 tbsp (32 g) Natural peanut butter
- 1 medium (110 g) Banana, overripe
- 1/2 tbsp (10.5 g) Honey

STEP 3
- 1/2 tsp (1.5 g) Cinnamon

1. Preheat a medium pan over medium heat with oil

2. Spread peanut butter on a tortilla. Add your banana to the center, and drizzle with honey. Tightly roll the tortilla around the banana

3.

4. Add the tortilla cut side down to the hot pan, and let sit for at least a minute to seal it shut. Brown all 4 sides, and remove from the heat. Sprinkle cinnamon on top, cut in half, and serve

5.

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Description

 Here's a simple and healthy dessert that you can whip up in just 10 minutes. It has healthy fats from the peanut butter, natural sweetness from the banana and honey, and extra flavor from the cinnamon. All brought together with a humble whole wheat tortilla to make a delicious warm dessert for you and a partner. This also goes great with a scoop of banana ice cream on top for a nice warm and cold contrast

Time

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

5 minutes

Total Time:

10 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$0.40

Ingredients

Serving(s)

Step 1

1/2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

Step 2

1 medium Whole wheat tortilla
2 tbsp Natural peanut butter
1 medium Banana, overripe
1/2 tbsp Honey

Step 3

1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

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1. Preheat a medium pan over medium heat with oil
2. Spread peanut butter on a tortilla. Add your banana to the center, and drizzle with honey. Tightly roll the tortilla around the banana

3. Add the tortilla cut side down to the hot pan, and let sit for at least a minute to seal it shut. Brown all 4 sides, and remove from the heat. Sprinkle cinnamon on top, cut in half, and serve

Notes

1. For a gluten free and higher protein version, swap the whole wheat tortila for a Cottage Cheese Flatbread

Nutrient	Using Whole Wheat Tortilla	Using Cottage Cheese Flatbread
Calories	241	231
Protein	6.7 g	13.3 g
Fat	11.6 g	9.6 g
Net Carbs	25.8 g	22.5 g
Fiber	5.3 g	5.0 g
Added Sugar	4.3 g	4.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 2

Serving Size: 1/2 chimichanga
Calories: 241

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Total Fat: 11.6g (15 %)
 Saturated Fat: 2.6g (13 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.0g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 5.8g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)
Sodium: 205mg (9 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 31.1g (11 %)
 Fiber: 5.3g (19 %)
 Net Carbs: 25.8g
 Total Sugar: 12.4g
  Added Sugar: 4.3g (9 %)
Protein: 6.7g (13 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.0mcg (0 %)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 73mg (6 %)
Iron: 1.06mg (6 %)
Magnesium: 63mg (15 %)
Potassium: 363mg (8 %)

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Glycemic Index

:

41.6

Glycemic Load

:

12.6

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