Cinnamon Raisin Sandwiches

Cinnamon raisin bread is the star of this simple sandwich. Perfect as a simple and sweet lunch or as a breakfast treat on the weekend. Serve it alongside a hardboiled egg or glass of milk to add staying power through the power of protein.

Cinnamon Raisin Sandwiches

2016-02-21 07:09:32

Serves 6

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Prep Time

5 min

Prep Time

5 min

Ingredients

1. 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (or opt for whipped instead)
2. ½ cup chopped strawberries, or berry of choice
3. 6 slices whole grain cinnamon raisin bread
4. 2 TBSP apricot preserves

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whip together cream cheese and berries.
2. Spread cream cheese mixture on 3 slices of the bread, add preserves and top each with remaining bread.
3. Cut each sandwich into 3 quarter triangles.

Notes

1. Nutrition Facts: 250 calories, 13 grams fat, 8 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 240 mg sodium, 29 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram fiber, 12 grams sugar, 6 grams protein, 8% vitamin A, 15% vitamin C, 6% calcium, 8% iron
2. Styled by Jacqueline deMontravel, Amanda Heer and Kathy Jo Peterson
3. Photography by Todd Porter and Diane Cu

By Jacqueline deMontravel

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