Popular Conditions & Diets
Ingredients
13
Time
25m
Serves
6
Recipe by Fran Allen
Ingredients
13
Time
25m
Serves
6
Lunch
Quick Meal
Kid-Friendly
2 cups
Frozen Mixed Berries
1 Tbsp
Maple Syrup
2 Tbsp
Chia Seeds
12 slices
Whole Grain Bread
3 Tbsp
Nut or Seed Butter of Choice
3 Tbsp
Hummus
2 Tbsp
Cream Cheese
1 Tbsp
Hemp Hearts
2 Tbsp
Cucumber
sliced
2 Tbsp
Tomato
sliced
2 Tbsp
Bell Pepper
sliced
2 Tbsp
Broccoli Sprouts
2 Tbsp
Smoked Salmon
1
Make the chia jam: In a small saucepan, combine the chopped berries, maple syrup, and chia seeds. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and the mixture thickens into a jammy consistency. Set aside to cool while you prep the rest of the sandwiches.
2
Nut butter & jelly sandwich: Spread your choice of nut or seed butter on both slices of bread. Add a spoonful of chia jam to the center, then sprinkle with hemp hearts. Press using the sandwich cutter to seal. Save the crusts for another use (see Notes below).
3
Hummus & veggie sandwich: Spread hummus generously on both slices of bread. Layer in sliced veggies like cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with hemp hearts or fresh herbs if you like. Press into a sandwich using the cutter.
4
Cream cheese & salmon sandwich: Spread cream cheese in the center of one slice of bread. Add smoked salmon, cucumber slices, and sprouts. Top with the second slice and press using the sandwich cutter to seal.
5
Storage: Store finished sandwiches in a sealed bag or container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can toast them lightly before serving if desired!
6
Notes: These sandwiches are tasty — but they do leave behind a pile of crusts! Don’t toss them: chop and freeze the extras to use later for breadcrumbs or turn them into something cozy like a French toast casserole. Try the Holiday Morning French Toast Bake Linked! Feel free to use store-bought hummus to save time. Want to make your own? Try the Marinated Walnut Hummus Linked!
Fran Allen is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and recipe developer with a passion for creating nourishing, approachable recipes for a variety of dietary needs. She has studied several healing modalities and dietary approaches, bringing a thoughtful and holistic perspective to her work. Fran believes wholesome food should be both delicious and accessible for everyday life. When she’s not in the kitchen, you can find Fran exploring local farmers’ markets or spending time outdoors with her children.
