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Apple Peanut Butter Sandwich Recipe | Simply Recipes

Eaten an apple peanut butter sandwich?!" declared my young friend Aldie (11) upon hearing that no, I had not, and indeed somehow that rite of childhood had passed me by. "They're so easy! And good. And good for you," she added. You know what? She's right. PB&J, move over. It's time for PB&A.

For those of us who might have any lingering doubts as to how truly easy this sandwich is to make, Alden has prepared a short video on exactly how to make one. (Food Network, watch out!)

Great job, Alden!!

I make mine just the same way you do, with one exception - I always cut my sandwich on the diagonal : ) I like this so much more than PB&J (too gummy! too sweet!). The apple gives the sandwich just the right crunch to offset the peanut butter. This is the sandwich I take with me on a hike because it's so filling and healthy.

Elise, I can't believe you've been missing out all these years!

I do a version of a peanut butter and apple sandwich that isn't as healthy but is very, very tasty. It includes 2 slices of whole wheat bread smeared with peanut butter, thinly sliced apples layered over the peanut butter, a few slices of crisp bacon, a drizzle of honey over all and topped with alfalfa sprouts. I know it sounds weird but the combination of flavors is terrific!

In our house, we've made these with almond butter (superior to PB IMO for both flavor and nutrition) and cinnamon-dusted apple slices.

The cinnamon dusting isn't just for flavor, either. I discovered that dusting apple slices with ground cinnamon eliminated my son's objection to "brown" apple (while I love to prepare my son's lunch for school, I'll admit I am too lazy to make a lemon juice bath for the apple slices to prevent them from browning).

Very good video, Alden. You spoke clearly, without hesitation and not too fast. Maybe you should start your own food blog, with video aids, (maybe as a school project? Maybe with Elise's help?) to instruct people around your age about how to prepare healthier foods for themselves. Mom can't always take the time to do it, so it'd be helpful for everyone in any family. Make it your voice online!

What a cutie Alden is. I'm with you Elise, I've never had PB&A before but will try it now. Hubby is a PB addict & loves to make PB&HD sandwiches--that's peanut butter & hot dog sandwiches. He boils the hot dogs until hot, cuts them in half lengthwise & then lays them on top of peanut buttered bread. Then he adds his secret ingredient which is a generous sprinkling of cayenne, then tops it with another slice of peanut buttered bread. I use to laugh at him until I finally broke down & tried it--surprisingly yummy--think Thai-style PB&HD sandwich!

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