Try this recipe with almond or cashew butter for variation; honey may be substituted for the brown rice syrup.

• Peel the bananas and cut them into quarters crosswise.

• Stand the banana pieces cut-sides up on a platter. (Cut the pointed tips off the end pieces so they can stand up.)3. Mix the peanut butter with the brown rice syrup in a glass bowl and microwave on high for 15 to 20 seconds. Stir together well.

• Spoon the peanut butter mixture onto the banana pieces.

• Sprinkle granola over the peanut butter and serve.

Nature's Flatware

You may serve these banana snacks with bamboo skewers or toothpicks, but fingers are just fine. However, it's important to do so with clean hands. Bananas are loaded with fiber and potassium; they really fill you up. They are especially wonderful for the lonely traveler, sitting in the airport, waiting for a plane that's late.