Make snacking simple with these 3-ingredient Apple Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Granola.
My kids come home from school completely ravenous. They drop everything (right in the doorway, usually), and make a beeline for the kitchen.
Through trial and error, I’ve learned that it’s pointless to have a meaningful discussion with Bridget about her day until after she’s had an after school snack. That’s why I love these Apple Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Granola. Although they are a snap to whip together, they are totally kid-friendly and pack a protein-rich punch to ensure their bellies stay full until dinner.
These Apple Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Granola are portable and don’t require refrigeration, which makes them ideal for those afternoons when we have errands or appointments right after school.
They would also be great nibbles to have on hand either before or after sports practices. Just a little something to stave off the “I’m going to die of hunger!” complaints. And assembly couldn’t be simpler, although you might want to consider buying an inexpensive apple corer just to make the whole process even easier.
Now go choose your favorite granola (we’re currently crushing on the Oats ‘n Dark Chocolate Nature Valley Protein Crunchy Granola), your favorite apple variety and nut butter, and get snacking!
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Apple Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Granola
Ingredients
- 1 apple, cored and sliced into rings
- Almond butter
- Granola
Instructions
- Generously spread almond butter on one apple slice.
- Sprinkle granola over almond butter and top with another apple slice.
- Repeat using remaining apple slices and almond butter.
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
These look so yummy! I may not have school-age kids and after-school activities to deal with yet but I just might make these for myself when my own afternoon hunger strikes! 🙂
Anna says
I hear ya, Steph. I need to keep some healthy options around or else I get sucked into the Oreo/Goldfish after school spiral!!
Dina says
great healthy snack!
Daniela says
It was so good!! I just made it for breakfast, but with peanut butter, oats and cranberries! loved the recipe!
Anna says
Love your version, Daniela!
Betsy | JavaCupcake.com says
From my toddler to my teen… I know that the’ll both love this snack!
Anna says
Even I eat these, Betsy, so they are truly multi-generational!
Diane says
What a great alternative to bread and a wonderful way to eat an apple. I love Whole Earth organic no sugar peanut butter and would probably use that too as almond butter isn’t always that easy to find where I live.
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Oh these are perfect for a quick snack on the go! Perfect time of year for great ideas like this!
Christie - Food Done Light says
This is the perfect snack for me too!
Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen says
So simple! My kids are going to love these.
Amy Basso says
I have to try these! I love the crunchy aspect 🙂
Krithika Rangarajan says
I hate apples 😛 , so this seems like a fabulous way to drop the into my tummy! I would only make one modification: replace the almond butter with peanut butter 😛
I shall happily ignore one of the most boring fruits on the planet when it is layered with a tbsp of the greatest butter ever 😛
Thank you so much #HUGS
Kitto
Loretta says
This is a great idea, and I’m sure it would make a great grab-n-go breakfast on hurried mornings too.
Courtney says
These look great! If you make them ahead of time how do you keep the apples from browning? Thanks!
Anna says
Hi Courtney, you can try brushing a little lemon juice on the apples before assembly or seek out Opal apples if you can find them. I know they are only available seasonally, but they resist browning without having to add anything to them. Enjoy!
Three Links says
My kids are going to love these.
Laurie says
What kind of granola are y’all using?
Anna says
We love the Nature Valley Protein Granola (Oats & Dark Chocolate)!