Description
A delicious and easy-to-make grilled peanut butter and apple sandwich that combines the natural sweetness of fresh apples with creamy nut butter, enhanced by warm cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 Apples
- Nut Butter, to taste
- Ground Cinnamon, to taste
- Maple Syrup, to taste
- 4 slices Bread
- Coconut Oil, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Wash the apples thoroughly. Slice each apple in half, then use a teaspoon to scoop out the core, including the stem and calyx areas to ensure all seeds and hard parts are removed.
- Slice the Apples: Stand the apple halves upright and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices. You should get about 3 to 4 slices per half depending on apple size. Then slice these pieces vertically in half to create smaller apple pieces.
- Apply Nut Butter: Spread a generous layer of your preferred nut butter evenly onto one side of each slice of bread, covering all 4 slices.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place the sliced apples on top of the nut butter on two of the bread slices. Sprinkle ground cinnamon evenly over the apples and drizzle lightly with maple syrup for added sweetness.
- Complete the Sandwich: Cover each prepared slice with the remaining bread slices, nut butter side down, to form two sandwiches.
- Heat the Skillet: Grease a griddle or skillet with coconut oil and heat it over medium heat. Optionally, brush a light coat of coconut oil on the top sides of the bread slices to promote even browning.
- Grill the Sandwich: Place the sandwich on the skillet with the oil-coated side down. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip and Cook: Lightly brush coconut oil on the other side of the sandwich, flip it over, and cook for another 2 to 4 minutes until both sides are golden and the nut butter is warmed through.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from heat and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with any remaining fresh apple slices on the side for extra freshness.
Notes
- You can use any kind of nut butter such as peanut, almond, or cashew butter based on preference.
- Adjust cinnamon and maple syrup quantities to taste depending on how sweet or spicy you prefer your sandwich.
- Use sturdy bread like whole wheat or sourdough for best grilling results and to hold the fillings well.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on skillet heat and bread thickness, watch for golden brown color.
- This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh off the skillet to keep the bread crisp and nut butter gooey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: grilled sandwich, peanut butter, apple sandwich, cinnamon, maple syrup, nut butter, breakfast recipe, easy snack
