Begin by placing two slices of hearty bread in a toaster or toaster oven. Toast them at medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes or until they achieve a golden brown color and have a crunchy exterior.

While the bread is toasting, wash a crisp apple thoroughly under cold water. Next, core and slice the apple into thin, uniform pieces, aiming for about 1/8-inch thick.

Once your bread is toasted to perfection, remove it from the toaster and let it cool for a minute. If needed, heat the peanut butter in the microwave for about 10 seconds, then spread it generously over each slice of toast.

Layer the thin apple slices on top of the peanut butter, ensuring a nice balance of apple to peanut butter.

Drizzle honey over the apple slices to boost the flavor. For a vegan option, use maple syrup or agave nectar.

Serve your Peanut Butter Apple Toast immediately to enjoy the contrast between warm toast and cool apple slices.