Peanut Butter Heaven Sandwich (or Katie’s First Date)

I really don’t know what else to call this sandwich other than to tell you it’s a little bit of heaven. I used to get a version of this sandwich at a little cafe called Molly’s in the basement of the Henry Art Gallery at the UW. There, it was called “Molly’s First Date”. I liked that name, but since I’m not Molly, it doesn’t make sense for the blog. I guess it could be called “Katie’s First Date”. Molly’s Cafe stopped carrying it, opting instead for a reduced selection of premade sandwiches that cannot be veganized. This sandwich is peanut buttery, cinnamony, crunchy and sweet. Delish! Peanut butter, apples, dates, cinnamon. Molly’s used to make it on a walnut bread, but I just had normal whole wheat. You can make it on whichever kind of bread you like, of course.

The Recipe

2 slices bread

peanut butter

3-4 dried dates, chopped

1/2 apple, sliced (gala, granny smith, etc.)

sprinkle of cinnamon

drizzle of agave, optional

Spread the peanut butter on the bread. Press the chopped dates into the peanut butter to hold them still. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Add sliced apples. You can add a drizzle of agave if you want the sandwich to have a little extra sweetness (though I usually don’t because the dates are pretty darn sweet as is). Add the other slice of bread. Cut in half. Serve with the other half of the apple on the side.

Any ideas of what to add to make this sandwich even more heavenly? Any favorite sandwiches that are easy to make and slightly unusual?

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