Grilled Banana Sandwich
I think I may have recreated the Grilled Banana Sandwich from Mike & Patty’s!! Welllll, I came pretty close. Theirs is still better! 
Mike & Patty’s actually uses a cinnamon-sugar butter that they spread all over the bread (inside and out). Plus, they do something special to the banana slices that makes them all gooey and sweet. I guess mine is the Lazy (Wo)Man’s Grilled Banana Sandwich.
Grilled Banana Sandwich
Makes 1
Ingredients:
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 1 banana, sliced
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
Directions:
- Combine canola oil, brown sugar, vanilla extra, and about 1 tsp of cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix until it becomes a brown sugar paste.
- Heat a fry pan on medium heat and coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread half of the brown sugar mixture on the outside of one piece of bread. Put the brown sugar side face down in the fry pan. Meanwhile, add the banana slices, a tiny bit of the brown sugar paste, and more cinnamon.
- Take the second piece of bread and cover the outside with the remaining brown sugar paste. Then place it on top of the banana slices (brown sugar side facing up).
- Press sandwich with a spatula and flip to cook the other side.
- Cook until outside of sandwich is lightly browned and crispy.
- Allow to cool and enjoy!
Ohmigod, this sandwich was delicious! The bread was amazing– soft yet sweet and crispy on the outside. It’s a MUST-TRY!
I also drank some iced coffee with breakfast.
Mid-morning, I snacked on a big ol’ pancake, which was leftover from Mal’s breakfast. (We did our own thing this morning.)
My hip is feeling a bit better lately, so I’m heading out for a short run now.
See ya! 
Tags: Grilled Banana Sandwich
Jean — April 25, 2010 @ 12:17 pm
That grilled banana sandwich looks so good! I think I’ll have that for lunch today!! = )
Kris — April 25, 2010 @ 12:22 pm
The sandwich looks delish, but I think I’ll try w/ less oil and sugar. Maybe not quite the same texture/flavor, but three tablespoons of oil seems like a lot.
Chloe (Naturally Frugal) — April 25, 2010 @ 12:25 pm
Yum! It reminds me of a banana foster in sandwich form. Definitely going to try it out and see how it goes!
BethT — April 25, 2010 @ 12:27 pm
From what I remember, the bananas seemed to be caramelized inside the sammy. Maybe cook them on the side for a minute or two, doused in some of the sugar/oil combo?
God, that sounds good right now!
Hailey s — April 25, 2010 @ 12:28 pm
OMG this looks so yummy! I love your blog! I am a total newby but your posts are so inspirational and so down to earth. Love it. Hailey
Opera Girl Cooks — April 25, 2010 @ 12:28 pm
That banana sandwich looks delicious. I sometimes forget that cooked bananas are so tasty!
Diana — April 25, 2010 @ 12:29 pm
That looks amazing and I’m pretty sure it’ll be my breakfast next sunday!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs — April 25, 2010 @ 12:31 pm
Great sandwich! I saw Caitlin do a version too…I’ve tried that one, so I’ll have to try this one too and compare
janetha — April 25, 2010 @ 12:31 pm
mmm~ i love grilled banana sandwiches. looks delish! hope the run is fantastic. have a great sunday, tina
Annie@stronghealthyfit — April 25, 2010 @ 12:34 pm
Yummy! That reminds me of one of my favorite childhood foods, cinnamon toast
(toast with butter and cinnamon sugar).
Annie — April 25, 2010 @ 12:34 pm
I made a banana nutella coconut wrap for breakfast today…similar prep except in a Joseph’s tortilla with the afformentioned ingredients
tasty!
Staceyhttp://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ — April 25, 2010 @ 12:36 pm
Wow both of those look good, but especially the banana sandwich. Looks heavenly for s Sunday morning.
Lisa — April 25, 2010 @ 12:37 pm
That banana sandwich looks amazing!!! I must try it.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) — April 25, 2010 @ 12:42 pm
Oh YUM! That sandwich. Seriously, what could be bad with that combination??? Have a great run!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) — April 25, 2010 @ 12:48 pm
I would have dunked that sammie in a jar of nut butter!! WEEE!!
Tamara — April 25, 2010 @ 12:49 pm
Ditto Kris; with three tablespoons of oil and two tablespoons of sugar that’s a 600 calorie sandwich at least! Not that numbers should matter, because it was probably filling and delicious and worth every bite, but I don’t work out as much as Tina and I’m not ready to take that step to intuitive eating yet. If I make it I’ll stick to a thin spread of butter and a sprinkling of sugar instead.
Heather — April 25, 2010 @ 12:51 pm
That looks amazing! I love warm banana sandwiches – especially with brown sugar.
What a great treat!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — April 25, 2010 @ 12:51 pm
I have yet to try a grilled banana sandwich. They look so amazing!
Ann @ Appalachian Appetites — April 25, 2010 @ 12:51 pm
Seems a bit like your Banana-Stuffed French Toast you at Zaftigs
YUMMY!
Meghan@traveleatlove — April 25, 2010 @ 12:52 pm
Looks delicious! I love warm and gooey bananas. I don’t think it’s too much oil, considering it was a meal and before a workout. Jeesh.
elise — April 25, 2010 @ 1:02 pm
I roasted sliced bananas in the oven with a few dots of butter & a sprinkling of brown sugar. The result is almost identical to Banana Foster that you do in a saute’ pan. Yum!
theemptynutjar — April 25, 2010 @ 1:24 pm
Add PB and I guess you would have the Elvis sandwich!
Tina — April 25, 2010 @ 1:27 pm
@Tamara: My breakfasts are almost always 600-800 calories.
Lauren — April 25, 2010 @ 1:28 pm
Yummmm… I love that decadent Mike & Patty’s sandwich, and your homemade version looks just as delicious! I need to get out for a jog soon too – before the rain comes (boooo).
Hope you’re having a great weekend!
Amanda M — April 25, 2010 @ 1:57 pm
Just made the grilled banana sandwich. It’s so good! I’m a religious follower of your blog and don’t usually have time to comment because I’m always reading it on the go
I love it, though. Thanks for posting!
Jocelyn — April 25, 2010 @ 2:08 pm
maybe use real butter instead of oil! Would really make it rich and change up the flavor…
Lauren @ eater not a runner — April 25, 2010 @ 2:14 pm
I want that sandwich, looks amazing!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) — April 25, 2010 @ 2:17 pm
Yummm… wow, I love my banana PB toast but this takes it a new level.
kayla — April 25, 2010 @ 2:30 pm
Tina: I’m so glad you said your breakfasts are usually 600-800 calories. Mine range from 300-600 and I always feel so guilty because my friends eat a fiber one bar for breakfast (150 cals) and call it good. So THANK YOU!
Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat) — April 25, 2010 @ 2:32 pm
I wish I liked bananas because that sandwich looks yummy!!!
Cynthia (It All Changes) — April 25, 2010 @ 2:36 pm
I love bananas and cinnamon mixed.
Tina — April 25, 2010 @ 2:43 pm
@Jocelyn: I liked the flavor the way it was!
Run Sarah — April 25, 2010 @ 2:54 pm
That sandwich looks SO good, yum!
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — April 25, 2010 @ 3:26 pm
yes, please! will definitely be trying that sandwich!
Rose-Anne — April 25, 2010 @ 3:32 pm
Must-try indeed! That sandwich sounds awesome. Cinnamon toast, scoot over to make room for banana cinnamon toast.
tieghan — April 25, 2010 @ 3:57 pm
So I made the grilled banana sandwich for my mom, to do something nice! And boy did she love this! She can not stop talking about it!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] — April 25, 2010 @ 4:12 pm
I made almost the same exact breakfast yesterday: banana coconut becan stuffed french toast –super yum!
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life — April 25, 2010 @ 4:13 pm
I don’t care if it’s a lazy woman’s sandwich…that thing looks SO GOOD! I definitely want to try that myself this week. YUMM
Gabriela — April 25, 2010 @ 4:14 pm
Holy Moly!
That grilled banana sandwich looks DELICIOUS!
Can´t wait to try this recipe on my own… Thanks for sharing, Tina!
Have a great Sunday
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
Emily — April 25, 2010 @ 4:31 pm
That looks absolutely delicious!!!!!!!
Heather (Heather's Dish) — April 25, 2010 @ 4:32 pm
i’m really weird and don’t really LOVE just eating a banana…but in a grilled sandwich when it gets all nice and gooey and warm? yes PLEASE!
Emilyeatsclean — April 25, 2010 @ 4:33 pm
Glad your hip is feeling better! That sandwich looks delicious!!! A must try!
-emily
Jenn (www.j3nn.net) — April 25, 2010 @ 4:45 pm
That looks GOOD
Needs a side of PB to dip it in! hehe 
Jenn
Megan @ The Oatmeal Diaries — April 25, 2010 @ 4:55 pm
Looks amazing! Out of curiosity, what brand of wheat bread did you use?
Tina — April 25, 2010 @ 5:03 pm
@Megan @ The Oatmeal Diaries: Usually, Nature’s Pride, but sometimes we just buy what’s on sale.
Jessica @ The Process of Healing — April 25, 2010 @ 6:24 pm
That looks delicious!!!! YUM!!!! There’s nothing bad about bananas and cinnamon and sugar!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter — April 25, 2010 @ 7:02 pm
My goodness you are a culinary genius! It looks absolutely delicious
Kristi@Ja Cie Kocham — April 25, 2010 @ 7:09 pm
Oooh that looks delicious! So simple yet so good. I must try this!
Hannah — April 25, 2010 @ 8:52 pm
Dearie me, I think I love you. Brown sugar paste? AMAZING.
Lorin — April 25, 2010 @ 10:33 pm
I love grilled peanut butter and banana sandwiches! I’ll have to try this one though, I didn’t get a chance this weekend.
Dennis — April 26, 2010 @ 1:18 am
@Megan @ The Oatmeal Diaries: Usually, Nature’s Pride, but sometimes we just buy what’s on sale.
Heidi — April 26, 2010 @ 3:35 am
I didn’t know you had a hip problem. That stinks
I used to hate running in high school but had to, then I got a knee injury and my parents finally let me stop running after dealing with that for 2 years. A few years later, out of school, I started running and thought for sure the old knee injury would crop up but instead my hip started acting up. I guess our bodies don’t stop changing. I’m an expert on dealing with knee pain but what do you do about your hips??
Liz — April 26, 2010 @ 8:24 am
I think Mike & Patty’s caramelizes the bananas first which makes it gooey and extra delicious.
Lisa @ Early Morning Run — April 26, 2010 @ 8:35 pm
just banana, no pb? Interesting. Bet it’s good! I also enjoy leftover pancakes. Yum.
Samantha Cernock — April 27, 2010 @ 8:00 pm
tried that grilled banana sandwich tonight, it’s the firs time i’ve ever heard of one, OH MY GOSH!!! definitely a new fav
Tony — April 28, 2010 @ 4:01 am
tried that grilled banana sandwich tonight, it’s the firs time i’ve ever heard of one, OH MY GOSH!!! definitely a new fav
Janelle — April 28, 2010 @ 8:20 am
So I made the grilled banana sandwich this morning. I had already eat my oatmeal. So I asked the hubby to split it with me. His faced frowned lol – he doesn’t like trying new foods. I made it with the butter (no canola oil). It was DELICIOUS!!! The crust was the best thing ever! Even the hubby enjoyed his half of the sandwich. Thanks so much!
Denise — April 28, 2010 @ 12:56 pm
Looks amazing, and I will try it someday, but yes, I calculated the calories, and it IS a 602 calorie treat, so go easy, y’all!
simone — April 28, 2010 @ 5:29 pm
that looks something like I make on Sundays for breakfast. I got my recipe from here…
http://www.hungry-girl.com/chew/chewdetails.php?isid=2026
check it out and let me know!
Rachel S — May 12, 2010 @ 8:22 am
I made this sandwich for breakfast today…omg so good!! And easy!! Loved the crispy outside of the bread with the soft insides! I cannot wait to make this again–I think next time I’ll make your version w/ half the oil and sugar for a taste comparison. Thanks for a great recipe!