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Grilled Peanut Butter and Apple Sandwich

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First off, Happy Halloween everyone!!  While Halloween is not one of my most favorite holidays (I am more of a Thanksgiving and Christmas kind of girl), I still appreciate and enjoy the sentiments of dressing up in costumes and eating tasty Fall-like treats.  I am pretty sure that we are all very aware that Fall screams pumpkin and squash.  I honestly am not sure if I have gone a day in the month of October without having eaten at least one serving of these tasty Fall foods.

I may be going pumpkin/squash crazy, but I have also been going crazy for my other favorite Fall-like food: apples!  I have been incorporating them into my overnight oats, eating them as snacks, making homemade applesauce, throwing them into my favorite soup, and now…

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…put them in my sandwiches!  Combining three of my favorite foods – apples, peanut butter, and bread – just makes sense, don’t you think?

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Grilled Peanut Butter and Apple Sandwich

Servings: Makes 1 sandwich

Ingredients

olive oil or coconut oil cooking spray
2 TB coconut oil
2 pieces sprouted or whole wheat bread (I used Ezekiel brand)
2-3 TB peanut butter
1/3 apple, sliced (I used a Gala apple)

Directions

1. Slice your apple into pieces that are about 1/4 inch thick.

2. Spread one side of each piece of bread with coconut oil.  Set aside.

3. Heat a small skillet over medium heat.  Spray with cooking spray.

4. Place one slice of bread onto the skillet, coconut oil side down.

5. Spread this piece of bread with peanut butter.

6. Top the peanut butter with the apple slices.

7. Top with additional peanut butter, if desired.

8. Place the second piece of bread on top, coconut oil side up.

9. Cook the sandwich over medium-low heat for approximately 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.

10. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the second piece of bread for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.

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11. Cut your sandwich at a diagonal.  This is a pretty important step ;).  Or, should you choose, cut it in half or eat it whole.  I highly recommend the diagonal cut, though!  There is just something so cozy and homey about it to me.

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The flavors and textures involved in this sandwich are taaaasty.  We are talking crispy bread, crunchy apples, and creamy peanut butter.  Basically, this is a good sandwich.  Oh, and did I mention that it is pretty much impossible to mess up?  You really can’t find a more simple “recipe.”

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This sandwich is also super versatile and can be changed up to meet your cravings.  You can use any type of nut or seed butter in place of the peanut butter- think almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter.  All of these would be delicious compliments to the apples and bread.  You can also change up the flavor of the sandwich by using either a sweet apple or a sour apple.  And finally, great creative with add-ins.  I have a feeling that adding cinnamon would be a great compliment and that adding a drizzle of caramel or honey would really take this sandwich over the edge.

I think it is official.  Fall is probably my favorite time for seasonal foods, and this sandwich is part of the reason why.

What are you dressing up for Halloween as this year?

My team at work is dressing up as the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Prize Patrol.  Hopefully I”ll have some awesome pictures to share soon! 😉

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  • Jackie October 31, 2013, 7:21 am
    Oh man! I never thought to try this! Yum! Jackie recently posted...No tricks, only TREATS!!My Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:05 pm
      Sometimes the most obvious combinations slip our minds...it's a good one, though!
  • Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table October 31, 2013, 7:38 am
    We used to have grilled PB&J or grilled banana sandwiches growing up. Apple is such a great idea! Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted...Creating a Life & Creating Fun RecipesMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:05 pm
      I've actually never tried the grilled ones with bananas, but I definitely need to because I love the pb and banana combo.
  • Abby October 31, 2013, 8:22 am
    My favorite sandwich is a grilled nut butter and banana sandwich, so this doesn't sound that odd at all! I suppose it depends on what texture you want--mushy banana or crunchy apple. Delicious either way! Abby recently posted...How to Survive Shopping at TargetMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:08 pm
      I definitely need to try the grilled pb and banana idea. It sounds super tasty!
  • Sharsti October 31, 2013, 8:55 am
    This is genius! I can't wait to try this:) happy Halloween! Sharsti recently posted...Throwback Thursday Halloween styleMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:09 pm
      Thanks so much!!! You too! :)
  • Ashley October 31, 2013, 9:02 am
    Yes! One of my favorite snacks is an apple with some peanut butter - but I've never thought to make a sandwich out of it! Great idea : ) Happy Halloween!! Ashley recently posted...Brown Butter Pumpkin CupcakesMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:10 pm
      Apples ALWAYS taste better with a little nut butter!
  • meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles October 31, 2013, 10:04 am
    My favorite foods on a sandwich! I have made this before and I really like it on Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin Bread. Although I like anything on that cinnamon raisin bread lol...I need to start using more coconut oil in my cooking, healthy and adds good flavor. meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles recently posted...Perfect Gifts and ShameOnJane Shopping Code!My Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:11 pm
      Awesome idea to use the cinnamon raisin bread. I bet that is SUPER tasty!
  • Julia October 31, 2013, 10:12 am
    Well, I'm being lame Jane and not dressing up for Halloween this year...wah waaaah....I am, however, drinking a bunch of wine with the ladies tonight! :) Your sando looks deeeeelicious! Julia recently posted...On Stitch Fix – My First FixMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:12 pm
      Wine and girl time totally trumps dressing up!! You are a smart woman! ;)
  • Katie @ running4cupcakes October 31, 2013, 10:46 am
    ooooohh can't wait to see pics of your costume!! And I feel like apple totally gets the shaft when it comes to fall foods - everyone is all about the pumpkin and squash - but man I love apples!!!
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:13 pm
      Apples totally do get the shaft, don't they?? We need to step up our game and start giving them some more love! ;)
  • Meghan @ fitnesscrEATures October 31, 2013, 11:12 am
    Yum yum, looks super good! I have some apples I have got to eat!! Meghan @ fitnesscrEATures recently posted...Getting Amped.My Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:14 pm
      Apples for the win! I swear, I don't think I go a day without eating at least one!
  • Amanda @ .running with spoons. October 31, 2013, 11:20 am
    Is it lunchtime yet? Because I want this! I've never tried it with apples, but I've gone the grilled AB and banana route, and omigosh… just heavenly. I can only imagine how amazing it must be with apples.
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:15 pm
      Let me know if you give it a try! Using AB would be SO fabulous!
  • Ang @ Nutty for Life October 31, 2013, 11:23 am
    This sandwich is the key to my heart. Ang @ Nutty for Life recently posted...Veggie-full Mini Turkey LoavesMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:15 pm
      Haha, pretty much anything with nut butter is the key to my heart! ;)
  • Alex @ Cookie Dough Katzen October 31, 2013, 11:36 am
    This is genius! Perfect meal for me because it's like dessert- perfect for today when all I can think about is Halloween candy :) Alex @ Cookie Dough Katzen recently posted...An Interview with Sweet Monday’s Kim NewlenMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:16 pm
      Haha, SO true!! You can't beat having something sweet for lunch or dinner every now and then!
  • Lucie October 31, 2013, 12:28 pm
    I agree that the cutting in diagonal is a very important step - somehow it just tastes better like that :-) I love this combo, sounds so delicious! Lucie recently posted...When the Eating Disorder ruined my relationshipMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:17 pm
      It totally does!! Weird, huh?? ;)
  • Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes October 31, 2013, 12:38 pm
    Happy Halloween to you, too! I agree with you on being more of a Thanksgiving/Christmas fan. Especially Christmas! Love the sandwich! I made a caramel apple grilled cheese sandwich last year and while most of my readers were appalled and grossed out by it, it was sooo good! Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes recently posted...Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup (Easy Post Trick-Or-Treating Meal!)My Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 2:20 pm
      Silly people!! That sounds delicious to me!! I am a big fan of the sweet/savory combination, though, so I'm sure that makes a difference.
  • em@simplypresent October 31, 2013, 2:29 pm
    Omg. Two of my favorite foods in the world! How did I not think of this?! em@simplypresent recently posted...YesMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 31, 2013, 4:16 pm
      I had the exact thought when I first got the idea! It's like the most obvious thing, but somehow I had never made it!
  • Leigha @ Minougirl November 1, 2013, 6:48 am
    LOVE IT!! Apples are my favorite fall food.. I think I might even like them more than pumpkin! Lately I've been eating toast with peanut butter and apple but I never thought to make a grilled sandwich! It's definitely happening soon :D
    • ClnEatingVegGrl November 1, 2013, 2:15 pm
      I definitely need to try making this in toast form for breakfasts...that'd be awesome!
  • Lish November 1, 2013, 8:32 am
    grilled sandwiches are so much better than regular ones, aren't they?
    • ClnEatingVegGrl November 1, 2013, 2:16 pm
      They REALLY are!! I love the warm and crispy bread. Plus, melted PB is the best!
  • Danica @ It's Progression November 1, 2013, 8:05 pm
    I can think is "why haven't I tried this before?!" definitely combines 3 of my favorite things too :) And my husband claims that sandwiches always taste better when they're cut diagonally, so he's with you on that! Danica @ It's Progression recently posted...friday randomnessMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl November 2, 2013, 12:21 pm
      Haha, love it! He is one smart man!
  • Sabrina @ Nutritiously Sweet November 1, 2013, 10:21 pm
    Mmmmm sounds super delicious! I've never made a sweet sandwich other then stuffed french toast!
    • ClnEatingVegGrl November 2, 2013, 12:22 pm
      You should definitely give this a try! And stuffed french toast? That sounds awesome. I need to try that.
  • Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies November 2, 2013, 4:20 pm
    So. Don't think I'm crazy, but put a piece of cheddar on there next time. HEAVEN! Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies recently posted...Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese FrostingMy Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl November 3, 2013, 11:58 am
      I definitely don't think you're crazy. I love the sweet/savory combo, so that sounds perfect! Plus, fruit goes great with cheese!
  • Angela @ Another Bite Please November 4, 2013, 12:00 pm
    girl I am loving the idea of this sandwich!!! Angela @ Another Bite Please recently posted...Stitch Fix #4My Profile
    • ClnEatingVegGrl November 4, 2013, 4:55 pm
      Thanks so much!!! Let me know if you give it a try! :)

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