Apple Banana Snack Sandwiches with Strawberries

These apple fruit sandwiches are about as simple as a snack gets. Thin apple slices are layered with sweet banana and juicy strawberry slices for a fresh, colorful bite.

There is no bread, no cooking and only three fruits, and a light coat of lemon, lime or pineapple juice keeps the apples from browning.

The Best Apple and Banana Snack (Just 3 Fruits)

I’ve seen lots of different variations of an apple sandwich. I’ve seen where you can top your apple slices with peanut butter and granola, or almond butter and raisins. I love keeping it simple with juicy apples, sweet bananas and flavorful strawberries. Remember how I’m a fruit-aholic?

You begin by washing your apples and fresh strawberries. Seriously… scrub those babies. I know I keep talking about it, but I am seriously in love with Fit: Fruit and Vegetable Wash. Then thinly slice your apples. I did both organic Fuji and Granny Smith.

To prevent them from browning, lightly coat the slices with lemon or lime juice, which makes them a little tart, or pineapple juice, which is a sweeter option. You can use the same method for your banana slices.

Then top your apple slices with banana and strawberry slices. Viola! They are definitely full of complementary flavors and super easy. The crisp apple acts like the bread, the banana adds a soft and creamy layer, and the strawberries bring a juicy, sweet finish. It is a fun way to eat your fruit, and you can switch it up with whatever you have on hand.

Why You’ll Love These Apple Banana Sandwiches

• Only three fruits. Apples, bananas and strawberries are all you need.
• No cooking. Just wash, slice and stack, and snack time is ready in minutes.
• A fun snack. Little fruit stacks are a playful way to serve fruit at snack time.
• Easy to switch up. Add peanut butter, almond butter, granola or raisins any time.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here is what goes into these banana and apple slices and why each one is there. Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.

• Apples: One large Fuji or Granny Smith apple. Fuji is sweet and very crisp, while Granny Smith is tart and holds its crunch. Try both for a mix of flavors. Pick a firm apple with smooth, unbruised skin so the slices are sturdy enough to hold the toppings. Wash and scrub the apple well, since the peel stays on. The peel also adds color and helps the slices keep their shape.
• Banana: One banana, peeled and sliced thinly. A banana that is yellow with just a few brown freckles is sweet but still firm enough to slice neatly. Very ripe bananas get mushy and slide off the apple. Save those for smoothies or baking instead.
• Strawberries: About ten large strawberries, washed and sliced thinly. Look for berries that are bright red all the way to the stem, with fresh green tops. Wash them right before slicing, not before storing, so they stay firm. Smaller berries work too; just use a few more to cover each apple slice.
• Lemon, lime or pineapple juice: Optional, but it keeps the apple and banana slices from turning brown. Cut apples brown when they are exposed to air, and the acid in citrus juice slows that down. Lemon or lime makes the fruit a little tart. Pineapple juice is the sweeter option. Bottled or fresh juice both work, and you only need a little.
• Fruit and vegetable wash: Also optional. I love Fit Fruit and Vegetable Wash for scrubbing apples and strawberries, but rinsing well under cool running water while gently rubbing the fruit works too.

How to Make Apple Fruit Sandwiches

1. Wash the fruit. Scrub the apple and rinse the strawberries under cool running water, then pat them dry. Dry fruit keeps the layers from sliding apart, so take a minute to blot the strawberries with a towel.
2. Slice the apple. Cut the apple into thin rounds or slices and remove any seeds. Slicing across the apple makes pretty round slices with a star pattern in the center, and a small round cutter or knife pops out the core. Thin slices are easier to bite through, but keep them thick enough to hold their shape and support the toppings.
3. Slice the banana and strawberries. Peel the banana and cut it into thin coins. Hull the strawberries and slice them thinly so they lie flat on top. A sharp knife gives clean slices without squishing the soft fruit.
4. Keep the fruit from browning. Lightly coat the apple and banana slices with lemon or lime juice for a little tartness, or pineapple juice for a sweeter option. A pastry brush or a quick toss in a bowl works well. You only need a thin layer, so shake off any extra juice.
5. Stack. Layer each sandwich starting with an apple slice, then banana slices, and top with strawberry slices. Overlap the banana coins slightly so they cover the apple and give the strawberries a flat place to sit.
6. Chill and serve. Refrigerate until ready to serve and serve them chilled, when the apples are at their crispest.

Ways to Customize Apple Sandwiches

• Peanut butter and granola. Spread peanut butter on the apple and sprinkle granola on top.
• Almond butter and raisins. A swipe of almond butter with a few raisins is another favorite combo.
• Mix the apples. Use both Fuji and Granny Smith for a platter of sweet and tart sandwiches.

Apple Banana Snack FAQs

• How do I keep the apples from turning brown? Lightly coat the slices with lemon, lime or pineapple juice. Lemon and lime make them a little tart, and pineapple juice is sweeter.
• What are the best apples for apple sandwiches? Fuji and Granny Smith both work. Fuji is sweet and Granny Smith is tart, and both stay crisp.
• Can I make these ahead? Yes, for a short time. Assemble them, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. They are best within a few hours, before the banana softens.
• How long do cut apple slices last? Treated with juice and stored covered in the fridge, sliced apples keep their color for a day or so, though they are crispest the day they are cut.
• Do I need to peel the apple? No. The peel adds color and crunch. Just wash and scrub it well before slicing.
• How should I wash the fruit? Scrub the apple and rinse the strawberries under cool running water right before slicing. A produce wash is optional, and plain running water with gentle rubbing works well.
• Can I add a spread? Yes. Peanut butter with granola or almond butter with raisins are both popular ways to top apple slices. Spread it on the apple first so it acts like glue for the fruit.

Apple Banana Fruit Sandwiches

Apple banana fruit sandwiches stack thin Fuji or Granny Smith apple slices with banana and strawberry slices. They are a simple, no cook snack, and a light coat of citrus or pineapple juice keeps the fruit from browning.

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Ingredients

  

• 1 large Fuji or Granny Smith apples washed and sliced thinly
• 1 banana peeled and sliced thinly
• 10 large strawberries washed and sliced thinly

Instructions

 

• Once fruit is washed and sliced, layer beginning with apple slice, banana slices, and topped with strawberry slices.
• To prevent them from browning, lightly coat slices with lemon or lime juice (makes them a little tart) or pineapple juice (a sweeter option).
• Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve chilled.

Made these apple sandwiches? Leave a star rating in the recipe card and tell me which fruits you stacked in the comments below. Your feedback helps other readers, and I love hearing about your swaps.

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