A New Spin On The Classic PB&J

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Emily H
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Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are one of the most classic combinations that have withstood the test of time for a reason. Although this duo is delicious as a spread over bread and on its own, we believer that there is  much more than to be squished into a PB&J sandwich making it that much better. Try one of these recipes to enhance the combo’s flavor!

Breakfast Oats

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Have PB&J join the breakfast table instead of being cramped in a lunchbox. There are many ways you can incorporate PB&J into your breakfast, one way is by adding it to your oatmeal. This will not only give you the protein kick from the peanuts the added jelly will give you the sweetness oats naturally lack. 

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Did you grow up on pb & j's? ? I could've lived off peanut butter and grape jelly on a toasted bagel. Soooooo goooood! • These no bake Peanut Butter and Jelly bars are just about as easy to make as a sandwich…but better tasting if ya ask me!? The oats add extra chewiness. The flaxseeds add a boost of Omega-3's (good fo' yo' brain!). And the jelly is totally customizable – I made it with a combo of bloobs, cherries, and raspberries. Gimme all the fruits! ??? • TAP the link in my bio for the recipe (@HealthyHacksRD) or –> http://healthyhacks.net/healthy-peanut-butter-and-jelly-bars/ • For this recipe I used @smuckersbrand natural pb, @bobsredmill oats and flaxseed meal, @jifbrand powdered pb, and @earthlychoice chia seeds.

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If plain oatmeal doesn’t peak your fancy, another breakfast application to try is PB&J oatmeal bars. Simply combine rolled oats with peanut butter, jelly, whole peanuts, and whatever else you have on hand, and bake! These on-the-go bars are great for those hectic mornings without sacrificing nutrition or flavor.  

PB&J Cupcakes

Peanut butter and jelly also naturally lend themselves to dessert. By adding peanut butter to your buttercream frosting and pipping jelly into your mini cakes or muffins, you will have  have something special and nostalgic.