PREP TIME: 15 minutes. TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes.
1 large egg
1/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Coarse salt
4 slices white sandwich bread
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 bananas, peeled, halved crosswise and then lengthwise
1 tablespoon butter
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg, milk, brown sugar, nutmeg and a pinch of salt; set aside.
Spread each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon peanut butter. Dividing evenly, sandwich banana pieces between slices of bread.
In a medium nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. One at a time, dip both sides of sandwiches in egg mixture and place in skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 1 minute to 3 minutes per side.
Transfer sandwiches to a work surface. Using a serrated knife, cut sandwiches into quarters. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve immediately. Serves 4.
Per serving: 277 calories; 14 g fat (5 g saturated fat; 45 percent calories from fat); 32 g carbohydrates; 64 mg cholesterol; 285 mg sodium; 9 g protein; 3 g fiber.
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