Flower Power Almond Butter Sandwich

Serves 2

Sunflower seeds add crunch to this nutritional almond butter powerhouse made with whole grain bread, raisins, and carrots. The optional maple syrup adds just a hint of sweetness. Use a gluten-free bread to make this gluten-free.

Soy Free

Gluten-Free Option

1/2 cup almond butter

1/4 cup finely shredded carrot

2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons raisins

2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (optional)

4 slices whole grain or sprouted bread

In a small bowl, combine the almond butter, carrot, sunflower seeds, raisins, and maple syrup, if using. Blend well.

Spread the almond butter mixture on 2 slices of the bread. Top each with the remaining 2 bread slices. Cut diagonally.