Ingredients
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- 2 slices whole grain bread (or gluten-free bread)
- 2-4 tablespoons peanut butter (natural or regular, creamy or crunchy)
- 1 medium apple (Honeycrisp, Fuji, Granny Smith, or Gala), thinly sliced
- 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1 tablespoon granola for crunch
- Optional: 1 teaspoon chia seeds or hemp hearts
- Optional: pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Toast the Bread – Place bread slices in toaster, toaster oven, or under broiler. Toast until golden brown and lightly crispy, about 3-5 minutes depending on your method. For oven toasting, use 375°F for 4-5 minutes per side. The bread should be golden with a slight crunch but not hard or burnt. You want it sturdy enough to support toppings!
- Prepare the Apple – While bread toasts, wash apple thoroughly. You don’t need to peel it (the skin provides fiber and nutrients!). Core the apple using an apple corer or knife, then slice into very thin rounds or half-moons, about ⅛ inch thick. Thin slices are key for easy eating and pretty presentation! If apple has large seeds, remove them.
- Spread the Peanut Butter – Once bread is toasted and still warm, generously spread peanut butter over each slice – about 1-2 tablespoons per piece of toast. Spread all the way to the edges for consistent flavor. If using natural peanut butter that separated, stir it well first! The warmth from the toast makes the peanut butter slightly melty and more luscious.
- Arrange the Apple Slices – Artfully arrange apple slices over the peanut butter in overlapping rows, creating a shingled pattern, or in a fan design. Make sure each bite will have apple! Press slices gently into the peanut butter so they nestle in and won’t slide off.
- Drizzle with Honey – Drizzle honey or maple syrup lightly over the apples and peanut butter – about ½-1 teaspoon per toast. Use a light hand; the apple and peanut butter already provide plenty of flavor. The honey adds a touch of sweetness and makes everything glisten beautifully!
- Add Cinnamon – Sprinkle ground cinnamon generously over everything. The warm spice complements both apple and peanut butter perfectly and adds natural sweetness perception without sugar.
- Add Optional Toppings – If using, now is the time to add extras: sprinkle granola for crunch, add chia seeds or hemp hearts for omega-3s and protein, add banana slices for extra fruit, or whatever toppings you’re using.
- Serve Immediately – Transfer to a pretty plate and serve right away. These toasts are best eaten within 10-15 minutes while the bread is still warm and crispy. The contrast of warm toast with cool, crisp apples is perfection!
- Enjoy – Eat with a fork and knife for neater eating, or pick up carefully and enjoy. The combination of creamy peanut butter, crunchy apple, sweet honey, and toasted bread is absolutely delicious!
Notes
- Apple Prep: Thin slices are essential – use your sharpest knife or a mandoline for even slices.
- Peanut Butter Type: Natural peanut butter is healthiest; regular is more spreadable. Both work!
- Timing: Assemble just before eating to keep toast crispy and apples fresh.
- Allergy Alternative: Use almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for nut allergies.
- Make it Vegan: Use vegan bread and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Sweetness: Adjust honey based on apple sweetness and personal preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 toasts with toppings
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg