Lunch

Cocoa-almond butter & raspberry sandwich

A homemade cocoa-almond spread with fresh raspberries on whole-wheat bread, with apple slices.

5 min Serves 2 Estimated 5-min prep · no cooking

No cooking requiredSandwiches & wrapsClassic sandwich subsclassic sandwich subssandwich substitutespread sandwichquick sandwichnutella alternativechocolate sandwichUnder 15 minLower sodiumVegetarianHigh fiber Freeze Components Only · The blended drink separates when frozen; freeze the fruit and ingredients as ready-to-blend packs instead.

Full recipe: 1 complete sandwich or wrap, including all listed sides
Serving size: 1 complete lunch
Servings per batch: 1

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Contains: Wheat, Tree nuts

Ingredients

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Nutrition per serving

Estimated nutrition per serving — 1 complete lunch

Calories	400
Total fat	15 g
Saturated fat	1.6 gKeep low
Sodium	300 mgLow
Total carbohydrate	58 g
Fiber	11 gHigh
Total sugars	18 g
Added sugars	Not available
Protein	11 g

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Lower sodium: 300 mg sodium or less per stated serving. This is a site guideline, not the FDA "low sodium" label claim.

High fiber: 8 g dietary fiber or more per stated serving.

Heart-healthy tips

This homemade cocoa spread replaces chocolate-hazelnut spreads, which carry added sugar and palm oil.
No cooking, heating or toasting needed — just assemble.
Keep refrigerated (40°F / 4°C or below) until ready to eat. For transport, use an insulated lunch bag with at least two cold sources. Don't leave it out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C).

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

Applies to: Blended drink, after blending. Times assume safe preparation, prompt cooling when needed, a refrigerator at 40°F / 4°C or below, and a freezer at 0°F / -18°C or below.

Refrigerator: After blending: refrigerate in a sealed jar and drink within 1 day; shake before drinking.

Freezer: Freeze components only. The blended drink separates when frozen; freeze the fruit and ingredients as ready-to-blend packs instead.

To reheat or serve: Serve cold.

Meal prep tip: Portion fruit and add-ins into freezer packs; blend fresh with liquid.

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Complete the meal

Sides chosen to complement this dish — nothing it already has.

Part-skim string cheese

Cheese side

Baked kale crisps

Crunchy side

Radish & herb salad

Vegetable side