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Give their lunch box or after school snack a delicious upgrade with one of these three variations on banana sushi. Or have a banana wrap smorgasbord waiting on the table when the whole family comes home!

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What ingredients do I need?

With a few simple steps, a thin layer of your favorite spread, and more topping options than you can think of—this quick snack will soon be your favorite.

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Peanut Butter Banana Sushi Ingredients

  • 1 taco-size flour tortilla
  • 1 ripe but firm banana, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Strawberries and Cream Banana Sushi Ingredients

  • 1 taco-size flour tortilla
  • 1 ripe but firm banana, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons softened cream cheese, divided
  • 2 strawberries, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons crushed freeze-dried strawberries

Chocolate Coconut Banana Sushi Ingredients

  • 1 taco-size flour tortilla
  • 1 ripe but firm banana, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons Nutella, divided
  • 2 tablespoons shredded coconut flakes

How to make banana sushi

The great thing about this fun recipe is how quickly it comes together! In just a few minutes, you have a delicious snack that knocks a plain ol’ banana out of the park.

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  1. Lay out one tortilla, and spread two tablespoons of peanut butter, cream cheese, or Nutella evenly over the surface.
  2. Place a peeled banana at the end of the tortilla.
  3. Roll the banana in the tortilla snugly. Place the tortilla seam-side-down on the cutting board.
  4. Spread the remaining tablespoon of peanut butter, cream cheese, or Nutella over the top of the tortilla roll.
  5. Sprinkle chopped peanuts, freeze-dried strawberries, or shredded coconut on top.
  6. Slice into 1-inch slices.
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Variations on banana sushi

We came up with three ways to make banana sushi, but the possibilities are endless! Here are a few other ingredients to mix and match.

  • Try almond butter or any other kind of nut butter or seed butter as the spread.
  • The more toppings, the better! Try chocolate chips, chia seeds, sprinkles, or even melted chocolate.

This is your banana sushi party, we’re just happy to be invited.

Do I have to use chopsticks?

No, but it sure is fun! Sushi is traditionally finger food, so feel free to skip the chopsticks and dive right in.

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Why is my roll-up falling apart?

It could be falling apart because there isn’t enough nut butter, Nutella, or cream cheese! Make sure you use a good amount of spread over the entire tortilla and roll tightly to keep everything together.

Want more fun lunchbox ideas?

  • Rainbow fruit kabobs are another fun way to get in those fruit servings
  • Almond flour banana muffins
  • Homemade fruit on the bottom yogurts
  • Pack a sweet or funny note with these printable lunch notes!
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Banana Sushi

Yield: 18 slices (6 per flavor)

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

These three easy banana sushi rolls are a fun way to mix up a fruit snack. Plus, these rolls are so simple that the kids can make their snack themselves!

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Banana Sushi

  • 1 taco-size flour tortilla (gluten-free tortillas work great, too!)
  • 1 ripe but firm banana, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Strawberries and Cream Banana Sushi

  • 1 taco-size flour tortilla (gluten-free tortillas work great, too!)
  • 1 ripe but firm banana, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons softened cream cheese, divided
  • 2 strawberries, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons crushed freeze-dried strawberries

Chocolate Coconut Banana Sushi

  • 1 taco-size flour tortilla (gluten-free tortillas work great, too!)
  • 1 ripe but firm banana, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons Nutella, divided
  • 2 tablespoons shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Lay one of the tortillas flat on a cutting board, and spread 2 tablespoons of the peanut butter, cream cheese, or Nutella evenly over the top.
  2. Place the banana at the end of the tortilla. If the banana is very curved, you might need to straighten it out a bit (don’t worry if it cracks some).
  3. Roll the banana in the tortilla snugly—like you are rolling someone up snug in a rug! Place the tortilla seam-side-down onto the cutting board.
  4. Take the remaining tablespoon of peanut butter, cream cheese, or Nutella, and spread it evenly over the top of the tortilla roll. Sprinkle top of roll with chopped peanuts, freeze-dried strawberries, or shredded coconut.
  5. Slice the roll into 1-inch sushi rolls. Plate with chopsticks for added fun!
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 18Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 103Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 71mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 3g

At Wholefully, we believe that good nutrition is about much more than just the numbers on the nutrition facts panel. Please use the above information as only a small part of what helps you decide what foods are nourishing for you.

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Cassie Johnston

Cassie is a holistic nutritionist, cookbook author, and all-around food lover. She grew up cooking dinner with her parents every evening, and her passion for home cooking has been strong ever since. Cassie is the author of two published cookbooks (Cooking with Greek Yogurt and Chia, Quinoa, Kale, Oh My!) and dozens of recipes published in major magazines and newspapers. Cassie has been sharing her award-winning recipes on Wholefully since 2010. She loves dark chocolate, homegrown tomatoes, motorsports, and anything that sparkles. She lives in Indiana with her family on a small homestead.

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FAQs

What is sushi with plantain called? ›

Tico roll: sushi with sweet fried plantain on top 🇨🇷

What is sushi without rice called? ›

Sushi always contains rice, while sashimi is just slices of meat or fish. Sashimi could be considered “no-rice sushi.”

How many flavors of sushi are there? ›

The common seven types of sushi that every Japanese person knows of include Nigiri zushi (Nigiri sushi), Makizushi (Makisushi), Chirashizushi (Chirashi sushi), Inarizushi (Inari sushi), Sushi rolls, Oshizushi and Others. If you add in the local forms of sushi, there are as many types as there are regions.

What is a triple roll sushi? ›

Is there anything better than a single maki roll? How about a trio of our classic California roll, cheese cali roll and our crunch cali roll? Our triple maki roll is made with our signature sushi rice and a lot of love by our sushi artisan's fair hands.

What is the most popular sushi flavor? ›

10 Most Popular Sushi Rolls
  • Spicy tuna roll - Tuna, spicy mayo.
  • Spicy salmon roll - Salmon, Sriracha, spicy mayo.
  • Dragon roll - Eel, crab sticks, avocado, cucumber.
  • California roll - Crab/imitation, avocado, cucumber.
  • Philadelphia roll - Salmon, avocado, cream cheese.
  • Alaska roll - Smoked salmon, avocado, cucumber, asparagus.
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What is a sushi roll without fish called? ›

Seaweed gunkan-maki (“battleship roll”) is a flavorful and nutrient-rich sushi option for vegans and non-vegans alike. Wakame or seaweed salad is dressed with soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, sesame seeds and red chili, then piled on top of sushi rice and secured with a strip of nori seaweed.

What is it called when sushi is wrapped in cucumber? ›

In Japan, cucumber rolls are called kappamaki, and they happen to be one of the most popular sushi rolls.

What is uncooked sushi called? ›

· 6mo. Raw fish in sushi is known as sashimi or nigiri, where the fish is typically served on top of a small bed of rice. Cooked seafood in sushi includes ingredients like cooked shrimp, eel, or crab, which can be part of various sushi rolls or nigiri.

Is sushi good for diabetics? ›

With diabetes, it's best to choose sushi made with simple ingredients and minimal additives to reap the health benefits. Some good options include salmon/tuna or vegetarian rolls, sashimi or maki. Steer clear of fried elements (e.g., tempura) and extra sauces that are often high in fat, sugar, sodium and calories.

What is the most common type of sushi? ›

The most common type of sushi is known as uramaki and maki. Uramaki is different fish and vegetables rolled in seaweed and wrapped in rice. Maki is similar, but the seaweed is on the outside.

What are the triangle sushi called? ›

Triangle sushi is a rice ball, also known as onigiri, that's shaped into the form of a triangle.

What is the original type of sushi? ›

The earliest form of sushi, a dish today known as narezushi, originated in Southeast Asia where it was made to preserve freshwater fish, possibly in the Mekong River basin, which is now Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, and in the Irrawaddy River basin, which is now Myanmar.

What is sushi vs sashimi? ›

Sashimi is slices of raw, high-quality fish, whereas sushi incorporates sashimi (raw fish) but must include vinegared rice for it to be considered sushi. And sushi can also incorporate cooked components, such as shrimp tempura or eggs, whereas sashimi only includes raw fish, seafood or protein.

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