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Apple + Almond Butter Sandwiches

This recipe for Apple + Almond Butter Sandwiches from The Whole Smiths is the perfect healthy after-school-snack for kids. Or grown ups! Easy-to-make and naturally low in sugar and gluten-free.

Kids are always hungry. 

I don’t know about you guys but my kids are always, I mean ALWAYS, asking for a snack. They could have hit up a buffet in Vegas and 20 minutes later I’d be hearing about how hungry they are and how they NEEEEEEED a snack. I’d bet my money that more tears have been shed over snacks in this house than any other thing. No joke. They wanna snack (again), Camryn got more than Teagan, they wanted the DARK pink bowls not the LIGHT ones. My God, who knew there was so much that could go into one stinkin’ snack?!

With all of this being said, I need to have some healthy snacks prepared and in my arsenal to keep my sanity around here. And if I can make it something interesting, rather than my standard handful of baby carrots, the easier my life is.

Who doesn’t love a sandwich?

As illustrated by my children’s love of informercials and commercials, they’re into kitschy. And what’s more kitschy than turning things into sandwiches that aren’t really supposed to be sandwiches? There was an evaluation process in these little life savers. First I started by adding some almond butter to apple slices. But clearly that was way to boring for them and they weren’t all that interested. And for a 3 and a 5 year old it made a bigger mess than I felt like cleaning up, mostly on them. So then I started sandwiching it up and they were interested, but it was even messier. Then I got creative and started adding shredded coconut around the outside to cover up some of the goopy almond butter and we were in business. It also seems cooler to them. I think I even told them it was sprinkles at one point. (My poor kids.)

Get creative with it.

You can also feel free to add lots of other stuff to these. Sprinkle the almond butter with raisins, honey, flax, whatever floats your boat, before you add the other piece back in. I also sprinkle the whole thing up with some honey to a touch of extra sweetness. If you’d like to make this snack Whole30 compliant or have even less sugar, feel free to omit the honey, it’s still delicious. In my “grown-up” version I sprinkle the top with a touch of sea salt and mini chocolate chips for a win. It’s pretty fantastic. If you leave out the honey and chocolate and go with straight up almond butter, coconut shreds, cinnamon and flax it’s a great Whole30 compliant snack for you.

This little ditty is perfect for the kids, you, playdates, real dates, whatever. Enjoy and let me know what other goodies you add to it!

Apple + Almond Butter Sandwiches from the Whole Smiths. The PERFECT after-school snack that kids and grown-up alike will love. Gluten-free, paleo friendly and even Whole30 compliant! Pin, Pin, PIN!

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Apple + Almond Butter Sandwiches

Apple + Almond Butter Sandwiches from the Whole Smiths. The PERFECT after-school snack that kids and grown-up alike will love. Gluten-free, paleo friendly and even Whole30 compliant!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Paleo, Whole30
Servings: 2 -4
Author: the Whole Smiths

Ingredients

  • 2 apples cored
  • 1/2 C. almond butter
  • 1/4 C. shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • Sprinkle of cinnamon
  • Optional: raisins mini chocolate chips, flax seeds, chia seeds, dried blueberries

Instructions

  • Slice cored apples horizontally to create discs
  • Spread desired amount of almond butter on top of one slice
  • Drizzle a bit honey over almond butter
  • Add any additional fillings such as raisins, flax etc at this time
  • Place another slice over top of almond butter and gently press down
  • Add coconut flakes to a small plate
  • Roll sides of apple through coconut flakes so that it sticks to excess almond butter
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon or additional honey
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  1. Stacie, RDN | Simply Nourished says

    May 25, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    One of my favorite combos! Love this recipe!

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    • Michelle says

      May 26, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      It’s a classic around here! 🙂

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        June 13, 2020 at 9:12 am

        This is incorrect about being compliant. This is not whole 30 complaint. You cannot have honey on whole 30!! Please doublenxhexk before telling people it is. This could make people have to start all over again with false information.

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        • Michelle says

          August 11, 2020 at 4:38 pm

          If you read the body of the text it indicates you can omit the honey for Whole30. As well, if someone is doing a Whole30 and doesn’t realize honey isn’t allowed… well, that’s on them.

          Reply
  2. Kendra says

    May 26, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    I was under the impression that honey is not Whole30 compliant. Is there something that can take the place of it?

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    • Michelle says

      May 26, 2016 at 9:34 pm

      It’s not! You don’t need to add any though, it’s great without it as well!

      Reply
  3. Allie @ Miss Allie's Kitchen says

    June 9, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    Love this, Michelle!!! I’m in the same boat as your kids, I’m ALWAYS in need of a snack. Sometimes just mixing up the way you cut or prepare something makes you feel like you’re eating something new (and more indulgent)!!

    Reply

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