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Made with four wholesome ingredients and easy to assemble in 5 minutes, this tasty snack is always a hit!
Healthy After School Snack: Apple Sandwiches
Healthy doesn’t have to be bland, expensive, or time-consuming. Quite the opposite! With this simple Apple Sandwich recipe, you can pull together a healthy snack in 5 minutes with basic ingredients that kids enjoy eating!
“I don’t like apples,” said no kid ever, so this fruit is definitely a mom’s ally, and it’s available all year round! So you just need to add a little fun to turn it into a terrific no-bake after-school snack that’s also packed with nutrition. EPIC!
Instead of those store-bought, colorful little packages with questionable ingredients, cut a few apples, spread a few things, and ta-da! Tasty apple sandwiches are waiting to be devoured. And they will be.
What goes in Apple Sandwiches
Go and check out your pantry because I know you have everything you need to make these apple sandwiches:
- Apples: green or red apples; use what you have on hand.
- Peanut butter: or your go-to peanut butter alternative.
- Granola: store-bought or homemade classic granola, chocolate coconut granola… choose your favorite.
- Shredded coconut: more flavor, texture, and nutrition!
How to Make Apple Sandwiches
Cut apples into slices, add tasty ingredients, and watch these apple sandwiches disappear from the table:
- Prep the apples
First, you’ll cut the apple into horizontal slices to create round, flat circles. - Add the filling
You’ll spread almond butter on top of each slice and sprinkle with granola and shredded coconut. - Enjoy!
Finally, you’ll close each sandwich with the remaining apple slices and serve immediately.
Watch this quick video to see how the apple sandwiches are made & some tips on how to easily cut the apples into round slices.
More Healthy After-School Snack Ideas
Once you make your own after-school snacks, you won’t look back! Here are more delicious and super easy ideas that will make your kids happy:
Apple Sandwiches: After School Snack
Watch How It’s Packed:
Ingredients
- 2 apples, washed
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup granola
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Cut each apple into 4 horizontal slices, creating round, flat circles (with a hole in the center like an O). Discard seeds and any pulp around the core.
- Lay 4 apple circles on a plate. Spread almond butter on top of each slice, sprinkle with granola and shredded coconut, and top each sandwich with remaining apple slices. Serve immediately.
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