Quick Banana Honey Toast with Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Crispy toasted sourdough topped with creamy peanut butter, sliced banana, and a drizzle of sweet honey, served alongside smooth vanilla Greek yogurt. Designed for effortless digestion and rapid energy right before your 5k race.
Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
8 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
8 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Place 1 slice of sourdough bread into…
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Place 1 slice of sourdough bread into…
Place 1 slice of sourdough bread into the toaster and toast on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly crisp and golden brown.
Look for: lightly crisp and golden brown
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Slice 0.5 banana into thin rounds.
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Spread 1 tbsp of peanut butter evenly…
Spread 1 tbsp of peanut butter evenly over the warm toasted bread.
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Arrange the banana slices on top of…
Arrange the banana slices on top of the peanut butter and drizzle with 1 tbsp of honey.
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Scoop 0.5 cup of low-fat vanilla greek yogurt into a small bowl and serve alongside the warm toast.
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