Before the run

Banana-maple toast

A quick, familiar pre-run snack with adjustable portions and minimal preparation.

  • 10 minutes
  • Beginner friendly
  • Vegetarian
Prep
5 minutes
Total
8 minutes
Yield
1 serving

Ingredients

What you need

  • 1 slice bread that you already tolerate well
  • 1/2 ripe banana
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • Small pinch of salt
  • Optional: a light sprinkle of cinnamon

Method

Make it

  1. Toast the bread to your preference.
  2. Mash or slice the banana over the toast.
  3. Drizzle with maple syrup and finish with salt and optional cinnamon.

Pack and keep

Storage

Best assembled just before eating.

On the move

For travel, pack the toast and banana separately and assemble when ready.

Estimated nutrition

Typically 35–45 g carbohydrate per serving depending on the bread and banana size.

Allergens

Often contains wheat. Choose bread appropriate for your known allergies and dietary needs.