Pinwheels a kid eats one-handed in a moving car
Spread peanut butter edge to edge on a flour tortilla, lay a peeled banana across one side, and roll it tight enough that the banana disappears into the middle.
Wrap the whole log in plastic and let it sit five minutes before you slice it. That rest is why the coins hold together instead of unrolling in the bag.
Eight pieces, no fork, nothing that runs down a wrist. They travel quietly and they do not smell up a closed car in August.
Ingredients
The batch makes 2 rollups, about 8 pinwheels. Plan on about 8 minutes, no cooking.
- 2 soft flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 bananas
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
How to Make It
- Lay each tortilla flat and spread peanut butter to the edges in a thin, even layer.
- Drizzle a little honey over the peanut butter and dust with cinnamon if you want it.
- Set a whole peeled banana near one edge of each tortilla.
- Roll the tortilla tightly around the banana, then slice into pinwheels about an inch thick.
Make It Work for Picky Kids
Some kids want the rollup whole, not sliced into circles that show the swirl, so ask first.
- Leave one rollup uncut and hand it over like a wrap
- Skip the cinnamon and honey for a kid who likes plain peanut butter and banana
- Use sunflower seed butter if peanuts are off the table
Pack or Store
These hold their shape well, which makes them a solid car snack.
- Wrap each rollup in foil before slicing so it stays rolled in the bag
- Pack within a few hours so the banana does not get mushy
- Keep them cool, since warm peanut butter slides out
- Serve with: a glass of milk, apple slices
Parent Tip
A slightly underripe banana holds its shape and slices cleaner than a soft, spotty one.
Make it fit tonight
Small changes that make this one fit your night
Jam layer
A thin swipe of strawberry jam under the banana makes it taste like the sandwich they already like.
Chocolate chips
Press mini chips into the peanut butter before rolling so they stay put through slicing.
Granola crunch
A sprinkle of granola across the peanut butter gives the coins some texture without adding mess.
Cinnamon honey
Skip the banana entirely and roll honey with cinnamon for a kid who dislikes soft fruit.
Apple butter
Apple butter spread beside the peanut butter tastes like fall and does not make the tortilla soggy.
Whole-wheat wrap
A whole-wheat tortilla holds a heavier filling and stays intact longer in a warm gear bag.
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