Looking for something new to top your bread with? We’re sharing three of our favorite easy and healthy sandwich ideas. Every slice becomes a treat!
1. Energy Slice
Ingredients:
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1 slice of whole grain bread
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1 tbsp mixed nut butter (10 g)
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1 banana
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A pinch of cinnamon
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1 tsp chia seeds (3 g)
Instructions:
Spread the nut butter on the bread. Slice the banana and place on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon and chia seeds.
DIY Nut Butter:
Blend 100 g unsalted cashews with 100 g unsalted almonds (without skin) and a pinch of salt until smooth. This may take 5 minutes as the oils release. Store in a clean jar.
Nutrition (per slice):
270 kcal | 38 g carbs | 9 g protein | 13 g fat
2. Power Toast
Ingredients:
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1 slice of whole grain bread
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½ avocado
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Handful of spinach
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp hemp seeds
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1 tsp pumpkin seeds
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Layer the spinach on the bread. Slice the avocado and place it on top. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with seeds. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition:
340 kcal | 17 g carbs | 11 g protein | 24 g fat
3. Greek Sandwich
Ingredients:
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1 whole grain bun
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1 tbsp Greek tzatziki
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6 cucumber slices
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3 tomato slices
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A few thin slices of red onion
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20 g crumbled feta cheese
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2 chopped olives (optional)
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Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
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Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Spread tzatziki on the bun. Layer cucumber, tomato, and onion slices. Top with feta and optional olives. Season and garnish with herbs.
Tip: Grill the bun for extra flavor and crunch.
Nutrition:
240 kcal | 30 g carbs | 10 g protein | 7.5 g fat