Healthy Snack Recipe: Almond Butter & Granola topped Apples

Healthy Snack Recipe: Almond Butter & Granola topped Apples

Servings

1

Ready In:

10 minutes

Good For:

Snack

Another quick, healthy snack that you can make on-the-go and still indulge!

Ingredients

  • 1 Apple (Honey-crisp or Fuji)

  • Almond Butter (Justin’s is my favorite)

  • Granola (I LOVE the Honey Almond Granola from SAM’S CLUB)

  • Honey (optional)

Apples and almonds are always a good choice together!! Add in granola and you have the best snack to grab on your way to work or the next thing on your kids’ to-do list! Your family, including the kids, would love this! Did I mention.. it’s only 2 steps!

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Wash and slice an apple to your liking

Step 2

Spread the desired amount of toppings (almond butter, granola, and honey) to apple

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