Recipe: Grilled peanut-butter and banana mash sandwhiches

Give your children’s favourite lunch a twist inspired by Elvis Presley!

Method

•  In a small bowl, prepare the banana filling by mashing the fruit with the back of a spoon.

•  Toast two slices of bread in a toaster or on a skillet.

•  Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread, generously.

•  Apply the banana mash on the other slice and spread evenly.

•  Place the two slices together and press the sandwhich lightly.

•  Apply some butter on the outside of both slices and place the sandwhich on a pan or grill.

•  Grill the sandwhich until both sides become crisp and golden-brown.

•  Cut the sandwhich as you please and serve warm.

 

Refreshing peanut butter milkshake



Give your children an early morning energy boost with this quick and easy peanut butter milkshake. We promise they will love it!

Ingredients

Milk 2 cups

Melted chocolate 4 tbsp

Peanut butter  2 tbsp

Bananas (sliced) 2

Ice cubes 4

Method

Combine the milk, chocolate, peanut butter, banana slice and ice in a blender.

Mix the ingredients for approximately 30 seconds or until a smooth and foamy mixture is formed.

Serve cool..

Note: Sandwhich variations

•  If you want to be a little creative, slice the bananas instead of mashing them completely.

•  Drizzle some honey, maple syrup or even chocolate sauce on the sandwhich for added taste.

•  You may add bits of meat to the mix as well.

Did you know



Some musicians are venerated for their talent; some are remembered for their style and others have had personalities worth remembering long after their passing. Along with being known for all of the above, Elvis Presley is also remembered for a peanut butter sandwhich! Well, not just a peanut butter sandwhich but which included banana chunks and bacon in it too. Although this particular brand of sandwhich — popularly known as the Elvis — predates the late singer, it has been reported that Presley frequently asked his mother to prepare it for him. According to various sources, he believed the grease gave his voice the husky tone it is famous for. Ever since Presley’s death in 1977, countless celebrity chefs, have concocted their own recipes for the Elvis, which is now a staple offering at many eateries across the world.

Published in The Express Tribune, Ms T, October 26^th, 2014.