Tahini Apricot Apple Sandwiches

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This recipe is a fun snack that redefines the typical sandwich bun. Using apple slices, you can create a compact bite filled with your favorite nut or seed butter, dried fruit, and fresh mint. The result is the perfect serving to satisfy a hunger pang at any time in the day. Enjoy!

Apples: stimulate the production of saliva, reducing decay and bacteria levels; helps to avoid Alzheimer’s by lowering the effects of aging on the brain; protect against Parkinson’s; are rich in flavonoids, thus reducing the risk of cancer; decrease the risk of diabetes; lower cholesterol on account of its soluble fiber content; slow the build up of plaque in arteries; prevent gallstones; overcomes diarrhea and constipation; avoid hemorrhoids; control weight; detoxify the liver; boost the immune system with its antioxidant quercetin; and prevent cataracts.

Tahini Apricot Apple Sandwiches

by Aylin @ GlowKitchen

Keywords: vegan vegetarian apple tahini raisins apricots

Ingredients

  • 1 apple
  • 2 tablespoons nut or seed butter
  • Small handful of dried fruit (chopped if not raisins)
  • Small handful of fresh mint

Instructions

Cut 1-inch thick slices along the width of the apple. You should cut about 4 slices total. Spread nut butter on the face of all the slices. Top two of the slices with raisins and a few mint leaves. Close each of the slices with the two remaining slices.

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Enjoy!

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Bon Appetit!

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