PB&J - Upgraded

PB&J - Upgraded

Ingredients:

2 slices of sprouted, whole grain or gluten-free bread

1/4 cup fruit

raw, unfiltered, local honey (optl)

1-2 Tbsp almond butter

raw cacao powder

Directions:

1. Smash fruit with a fork, mixer, blender, chopper, etc. (Add 1/4 tsp honey if fruit is tart.)

2. Toast bread if desired.*

3. Spread fruit mash on one piece of bread and almond butter on the other piece of bread.

4. Dust the almond butter and/or fruit with raw cacao powder.

5. Close sandwich and enjoy!

Notes:

• By creating your own "jam/jelly," you can significantly reduce the sugar in your sandwich and ensure you are getting the freshest fruit possible! 
• Choosing a "PB" substitute that is organic, minimally processed, low in added salt, etc can also help ensure your sandwich is feeding your body, not harming it.
• Cacao adds a bit of fiber, antioxidants, and magnesium - along with a yummy chocolatey flavor. This one ingredient can help reduce depression, minimize menstrual cramps, balance cholesterol, and more!

* I like to toast the bread because it makes the almond butter more creamy AND because it gives the sandwich a crunchy texture, eliminating my "need" for chips on the side. Yin&yang - creamy and crunchy!