Description
A delicious and healthy grilled sandwich combining the natural sweetness of apples with creamy nut butter, lightly spiced with cinnamon and drizzled with maple syrup. Perfectly toasted using coconut oil for a crispy golden finish, this sandwich offers a nutritious and flavorful snack or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 Apples
- To taste Nut Butter (such as peanut butter or almond butter)
- To taste Ground Cinnamon
- To taste Maple Syrup
- 4 slices Bread
- As needed Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Wash your 2 apples thoroughly and slice each apple in half. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the core, removing the seeds and the tough area around the stem and calyx.
- Slice Apples Thinly: Place each apple half standing on its flat side. Cut into 1/4 inch slices, yielding about 3 to 4 slices per half depending on apple size. Then cut each slice in half vertically for smaller pieces.
- Spread Nut Butter: Apply a generous layer of your chosen nut butter to one side of each of the 4 bread slices.
- Assemble Sandwich: On two bread slices, layer the sliced apples evenly. Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the apples and drizzle maple syrup lightly on top. Place the remaining two bread slices nut butter side down to form sandwiches.
- Preheat Skillet: Grease a griddle or skillet with coconut oil and heat it over medium heat. Optionally, brush the top side of the bread with a light coating of coconut oil for optimal browning.
- Grill Sandwiches – Side One: Place each sandwich on the skillet with the oiled side down. Cook for about 2 to 4 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Grill Sandwiches – Side Two: Brush the top of the sandwiches lightly with coconut oil, flip them carefully, and cook for another 2 to 4 minutes until toasted and heated through.
- Serve: Remove the grilled peanut butter and apple sandwiches from the skillet. Serve immediately with any remaining fresh apple slices on the side for added freshness.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and tartness.
- You can substitute nut butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and maple syrup according to your taste preference.
- For a crispier sandwich, use whole grain or sourdough bread.
- Cooking times may vary slightly based on stove and skillet type; monitor to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grilled sandwich, peanut butter, apple slices, cinnamon, maple syrup, coconut oil, healthy snack, vegetarian sandwich
