# Banana Bacon Sandwiches This Revamped PB & J Sandwich is a Triple Decker Sure to Transform Lunch By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pb-j References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/peanut-butter-and-jelly-recipe-ideas?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss) This is not your regular [PB & J](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pb-j-filled-crepes) sandwich. This triple decker monstrosity doesn't just contain the standard peanut butter and jelly -- it also features bacon and banana. From Refinery29, this recipe will take your lunch hour to a whole new level. To recreate this epic PB & J at home, you will need three pieces of lightly toasted white bread, crunchy or chunky peanut butter (unless you prefer the creamy or smooth variety), sliced banana, cooked applewood-smoked bacon and currant jelly. One level is essentially a [peanut butter and banana sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-peanut-butter-banana) while the other is jam and bacon. The result is a truly mouth-watering concoction that will blow your school day memories out of the water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unconventional Sandwiches:** Creating unique combinations like bacon and banana in sandwiches presents opportunities for food entrepreneurs to disrupt the traditional sandwich market. - **Revamping Classic Recipes:** Giving traditional recipes, like the PB & J sandwich, a modern twist can attract consumers and open up new possibilities for food innovation. - **Flavor Fusion:** Combining unexpected flavors, like sweet and savory, can lead to innovative and exciting culinary experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore innovative sandwich creations that cater to consumers' desire for unique and bold flavors. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hospitality businesses can incorporate inventive sandwich ideas like the triple decker PB & J with bacon and banana to differentiate their menus and attract customers. - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can introduce new sandwich options that tap into the growing demand for unconventional and gourmet ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein PB&J Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jams.md) - [Bacon-Topped Peanut Butter Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersonic-double-cheeseburger.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Crustless Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchables-pbj.md) - [Sweet Sandwich Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-pbj-sandwich-kit.md) - [PB&J-Inspired Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-bread-pbj.md) - [Sandwich-Making Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-peanut-butter-and-jelly-day.md) - [Upcycled Bacon Jams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tbj-gourmet-bacon-jam.md) - [Jammy Sandwich Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pb-n-j-ice-cream.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Peanut Butter Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-pbj-big-cups.md)