Description
This is a nutrient-dense, open-faced sandwich that's fast, even if you're on your way out the door. Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 2 slices whole grain bread
  
• 1 apple, favorite variety
  
• 1 USA pear, favorite variety
  
• 2 tablespoons almond butter*
  
• Chopped almonds, roasted**

Preparation
Toast bread. Meanwhile, core and slice pear and apple 1/4- inch thick. Spread toast with almond butter, top with apple and pear slices and garnish with chopped almonds.

*Almond butter may be found next to the jams and jellies in some supermarkets. Otherwise, make it by grinding together 1 cup roasted almonds and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender, then adding 3 tablespoons almond or vegetable oil in a slow, steady stream and blending until the mixture comes together.

**To roast chopped almonds, preheat oven to 350°F. Roast 8-12 minutes, until light brown.

Nutrition
Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 254 calories, 8g protein, 37.5g carbohydrates, 8g dietary fiber, 10g fat, 1g saturated fat, .26g monounsaturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 33% calories from fat

Serves
This recipe makes 3/4 cup.

Variations
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