Banana toast recipe

Say goodbye to bread and butter and hello to a brighter breakfast with this delicious alternative to toast…

What you will need:
1 thick slice of granary bread
Half a banana – sliced
2 tsp of tahini
1 tsp of honey
1 tsp of sesame seeds

What to do:
• Toast one side of the granary bread under the grill
• Spread the tahini over the untoasted side and top with sliced banana
• Drizzle with honey and sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top – return to the grill
• Cook until the banana is warm and the sesame seeds start to brown.

The benefits of sesame seeds – bursting with antioxidants and anti-cancer properties, these simple seeds provide a multitude of health benefits such as helping to maintain healthy blood pressure – sesamin has been shown to reduce blood pressure in those suffering from mild hypertension, reduce the risk of osteoporosis – a 25g serving contains 168mg of the bone-building mineral calcium, lower cholesterol levels – sesame seeds are renowned for containing one of the highest levels of phytosterols (plant compound) in nuts and seeds, and can even potentially aid menopausal symptoms as the body has the ability to convert sesamin into an oestrogen-like compound – the menopause results in a decrease in oestrogen levels.