Reasons to Try This
• Stanley Tucci’s late-night snack consists of toasted bread with peanut butter, banana slices, and a honey drizzle.
• Mix it up with your preferred bread, a different nut or seed butter, another fruit, some olive oil, or a dash of sea salt.
As a food writer and cookbook author, I often find myself writing about culinary delights close to midnight. Having dinner early with my family around 5 to 6 p.m. means that by late evening, I’m usually hungry again. When the hunger pangs strike, I sometimes find myself sneaking to the kitchen for a late-night treat.
Typically, my cravings lean towards comfort foods like instant ramen or a crispy toasted bubble waffle, maybe due to my Cantonese background. Recently, however, I’ve become curious about what others, particularly celebrities, choose for their midnight munchies. Take Andrew Zimmern, for instance, who might opt for cold leftovers or toast topped with butter and anchovies.
Stanley Tucci’s Preferred Late-Night Treat
Keeping sourdough bread stocked means toast is always an option in our house, and I can definitely get behind that as a snack. During a quick interview with Katie Couric, Stanley Tucci shared his go-to midnight snack: a delightful mix of peanut butter, banana, and honey on toasted bread.
This choice is quite intriguing, especially since Stanley mentioned he generally prefers savory over sweet. The simplicity and ease of preparation make it an appealing option, not to mention that these ingredients are usually ready to use in your pantry. It’s both quick to make and comforting as a late-night snack.
Creating My Version of Stanley Tucci’s 4-Ingredient Midnight Snack
Stanley’s favorite snack is a great way to use up bread that’s nearing the end of its shelf life, whether it’s white, rye, whole wheat, or sourdough. I tend to make this snack using our family’s favorite sourdough loaf.
I start by toasting a slice in our BALMUDA toaster until it’s nicely golden and crisp, about four minutes. I then spread a hearty tablespoon of peanut butter on it. If you’re into crunchy textures, go for crunchy peanut butter; if not, smooth peanut butter works great too.
You’re not limited to peanut butter; feel free to use any nut butter, tahini, or even black sesame spread. I’d suggest plain hummus as a substitute, provided it’s not the spicy or heavily seasoned kind.
Next, slice a banana and arrange the slices over the peanut butter. Drizzle some honey on top. For an extra touch of flavor and texture, sprinkle some sea salt flakes over the honey. If honey isn’t your thing, maple syrup, agave, or even sweetened condensed milk are fantastic alternatives.
Enhancements for Stanley Tucci’s Toast
Adding a bit of olive oil or a smear of unsalted butter to the bread before toasting can introduce an extra dimension of richness.
Include more fruits like blueberries or strawberries alongside the bananas for additional color and flavor. Most fruits are compatible with the peanut butter and honey combo. However, if you ever prepare this for Stanley himself, avoid passionfruit—he’s not a fan, as he mentioned to Katie.
If you love the classic peanut butter and jelly, throw some jam or preserves on top of the peanut butter.
And why not make it a sandwich? Just top it with another slice of bread.
Stanley Tucci’s midnight snack is straightforward, versatile, and deeply satisfying. It’s so good, in fact, that I just enjoyed it for brunch!
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