Chocolate-Banana Croissant Panini

Ingredients

• 2 plain croissants, day-old, cut in half horizontally
• 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 small banana, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat an electric panini maker to medium.

2. 2

   Lay the bottom half of each croissant, cut side up, on a clean work surface.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with about two-thirds of the chocolate, dividing equally.

4. 4

   Arrange the banana slices on top, then sprinkle with the remaining chocolate.

5. 5

   Place the top half of each croissant, cut side down, on top.

6. 6

   Place the sandwiches on the preheated panini maker and close the lid. Cook until the chocolate is melted and the tops are golden, 5 to 7 minutes.