Making banana sushi is a great way to have some fun during snack time! Give yourself a chance to get creative and practice your chopstick skills while eating a healthy treat! There are countless flavor combinations, so feel free to experiment and find out what you like best.

Banana Sushi with Essential Oils

Time: 5–10 minutes active; 0–60 minutes inactive | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• Bananas
• Essential oils safe for consumption (such as lemon, lime, orange, cinnamon, cardamom, etc.)
• Sticky substance (such as peanut butter, melted chocolate, yogurt, whipped cream, jam, chocolate-hazelnut spread, etc.)
• Toppings (such as chocolate chips, coconut flakes, sesame seeds, chia seeds, nuts, berries, etc.)
• Dipping “sauce” (such as melted chocolate, yogurt, chia seeds, etc.) (optional)

Instructions:

1. Peel each banana.
2. Mix 1 drop (or 1–2 toothpicks) of essential oil with 2–3 Tbsp. (30–45 ml) of your sticky substance. Taste, and add more essential oil if desired.
3. Spread your sticky substance over the top of the banana lengthwise.
4. Sprinkle on your desired toppings.
5. Freeze for 30–60 minutes, if desired.
6. Slice the banana with a sharp knife.
7. Use chopsticks to pick up banana slices and dip in your “sauce.”

Possible Flavor Combinations:

• Peanut butter with 1 toothpick of cinnamon essential oil • chocolate chips • coconut flakes
• Plain yogurt with 1 drop of lemon essential oil • blueberries • chia seeds
• Melted white chocolate with 1 drop of lime essential oil • raspberries • cashews
• Melted dark chocolate with 1 toothpick of cardamom essential oil • chopped pistachios • chia seeds or coconut flakes
• Peanut butter • melted dark chocolate with 1 drop orange essential oil drizzled on top • sesame seeds or coconut flakes
• Plain yogurt with 1 drop of lemon essential oil • jam of choice • chia seeds
• Chocolate-hazelnut spread with 1 drop of orange essential oil • coconut flakes • chopped nuts
• Whipped cream with 1 drop of lemon essential oil • strawberry or peach slices • chia seeds or chopped nuts