Apple Pecan Bananawiches

A wonderful breakfast entree made with Chiquita^TM Banana Bread!

Serves: 4

8 slices (3/8") prepared Chiquita^TM Banana Bread
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon 
1/2 + 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped Granny Smith apple
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 small banana, sliced
confectioners' sugar
maple syrup

Directions:

1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla until smooth and the consistency of frosting; fold in apples and pecans.  Set aside.
2. Toast (crisp and lightly browned) banana bread slices.
3. Spread 4 slices with the cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining slices.
4. Sprinkle "sandwiches" with confectioners' sugar. Garnish with slices of banana. Serve with maple syrup on the side.

Category: Breads & Breakfast

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