Sweet crunchy apples with creamy peanut butter, these Apple and Peanut Butter Sandwiches are an easy, delicious and healthy snack.
Apple and peanut butter are one of those food combinations that just work. Not only do sweet, crunchy apple slices taste amazing with creamy peanut butter but it also makes a complete snack. The fibre rich apple, paired with the healthy fats and protein from the peanut butter will keep your little ones satisfied for longer.
Not only is this a healthy snack for kids but it is also a great way to get your kids into the kitchen (read about the benefits of cooking with kids here). Let them decide on what shape to cut their centre, what toppings to add and then allow them to assemble. The combinations are endless and the recipe can easily be varied. Try using
- Different kinds of nut butter /nut-free alternatives (sunflower seed butter, tahini)
- A little drizzle of honey
- Oats / Granola
- Dried fruits
- Seeds
- Chopped nuts
- Shredded coconut
- Chocolate chips
How to Make Apple and Peanut Butter Sandwiches.
- Slice your apples. Place the apple horizontally (so you are cutting through the core) on a chopping board and cut into slices approx 0.5 cm / ¼" thick. Each apple will yield 6 slices.
- Match the apple slices into pairs that are most similar in size.
- Remove the core from the centre of the apple by using small cookie cutters. Make sure to use the same shape on the matching apple pair.
- Spread approx 1tbsp of peanut butter on one slice of each matching pain
- Sprinkle with oats, raisins and shredded coconut (optional)
- Top with matching apple slice to form a sandwich
Helpful Tips
- Take your time slicing the apples, don't rush this part! Try to cut with even thickness so it is easier to match up apple slices to form your "sandwich"
- If you don't have small cookie cutters then either use an apple corer or a sharp knife to remove the core.
- If not eating straight away, brush a little lemon juice on the cut apple flesh to prevent browning.
- Add more or less peanut butter to suit taste.
- Try to find natural peanut butter made with 100% nuts. Many peanut butters have added oils, salt and sugar.
- Provide your child with a range of toppings and allow them to get creative with their "sandwich"
- If there is a nut allergy then you can replace the nut butter with sunflower seed butter/tahini.
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Apple and Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Equipment
- Small Cookie Cutters / Apple Corer
Ingredients
- 1 Apple
- 3 tablespoon Peanut Butter
- Optional Toppings (oats, rasins, crushed nuts, coconut, choc chips etc)
Instructions
- Place the apple horizontally (so you are cutting through the core) on a chopping board and cut into slices approx 0.5 cm / ¼" thick. Each apple will yield 6 slices.
- Match the apple slices into pairs that are most similar in size.
- Remove the core from the centre of the apple by using small cookie cutters. Make sure to use the same shape on the matching apple pair.
- Spread 1tbsp of peanut butter on one slice of each matching pain
- Sprinkle with toppings (optional)
- Top with matching apple slice to form a sandwich.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional facts
Tasha
Easy and delicious. I added choc chips - so good
Amy
Great! Choc chips are always a good idea!