Apple Almond Butter Toast

Serves 2 · 8 min prep · 6 min cook

Ingredients

• 2 slices thick-cut whole-grain bread
• 4 Tbsp natural almond butter
• 1 large crisp apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp toasted hemp seeds
• 1 pinch flaky sea salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp unsalted butter or olive oil for toasting

Instructions

1. 1Core the apple and slice it into very thin rounds or half-moons; toss gently with the lemon juice so the slices stay crisp and bright.
2. 2Heat a skillet or toaster oven over medium heat; lightly brush both sides of the bread with butter or oil.
3. 3Toast the bread in the skillet 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp at the edges, or toast in a toaster until sturdy enough to hold toppings.
4. 4While the bread is still warm, spread each slice generously with almond butter, going all the way to the edges so every bite is covered.
5. 5Shingle the apple slices overlapping across the almond butter in a single pretty layer; the fruit should look abundant and fresh.
6. 6Drizzle the honey lightly over the apples, then dust with cinnamon and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.
7. 7Scatter the hemp seeds over the top for subtle crunch and extra nutrition.
8. 8Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and the apples are cool and juicy; the contrast of creamy almond butter, tart-sweet apple, and crunchy seeds should feel satisfying and light.