Banana Roll Ups

These Banana Roll-Ups are a quick, no-cook snack toddlers can help make from start to finish. With just a tortilla, banana, and peanut butter, it’s a simple recipe that builds independence and kitchen confidence and makes for a tasty bite-sized treat.

Instructions

1. Spread some peanut butter on the tortilla (grown-ups may need to help if it’s thick).
2. Let your toddler peel the banana and place it on the tortilla.
3. Have them roll the tortilla gently around the banana.
4. Slice together into bite-sized pieces, or leave it whole if that’s easier.

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Toddler Involvement Guide

Cooking is more fun when toddlers can take the lead! Here’s how to get them involved:

What toddlers can do

• First, put the tortilla on a plate.
• Next, use a child-safe knife or the back of a spoon to spread nut/seed butter.
• They can then try peeling the banana on their own.
• After that, add the banana to the tortilla and help roll it up.
• If they’re ready, cut soft slices with a toddler knife.
• Finally, arrange the bite-sized pieces neatly on a plate.

What adults may need to help with

• Cutting the roll-ups into even pieces when toddlers can’t manage.
• Helping with sticky nut/seed butter if it’s too thick to spread easily.
• Checking that bananas are ripe enough so the roll doesn’t tear.

What adults may need to help with

• Fine motor skills: peeling, spreading, rolling, slicing.
• Hand-eye coordination: lining up the banana and rolling tortilla smoothly.
• Practical life skills: preparing their own snack and cleaning up afterward.
• Independence & confidence: completing a recipe from start to finish and proudly saying “I did it!”