PB&J not just for Kids anymore!

Some of my favorite childhood memories are Saturday mornings.  They were great, stretched out on the floor watching Scooby-do and Johnny Quest!  The perfect end to the lazy morning was a mom-made peanut-butter and jelly sandwich; life was good!

Where am I going with this little trip down memory lane?  Lunch.  I was trolling my favorite sites for new lunch ideas tonight and I kept coming up with an old friend, or variations on an old friend.  As with everything else, my childhood favorite seems to have grown up and thinned down. 

Here are some examples:

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

1. Take 2 regular slices of white bread (138)
2. Top one slice with 2 Tbsp peanut butter — chunky, creamy, reduced-fat, and natural all have about the same calories, so choose what you like (188)
3. Spread the other slice with 2 Tbsp of your favorite jelly (100)
4. Press the halves together

Total calories: 426

Grilled Almond Butter and Berry Sandwich

1. Take two slices of whole grain bread (160)
2. Make your own jam! Mash 1/4 pint fresh raspberries and spread it on one slice of whole grain bread (29)
3. Spread the other slice with 2 Tbsp almond butter (203)
4. Lightly coat outsides of bread with cooking spray. Place sandwich on large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning halfway through, to brown both sides. Cut in half and serve.
Total calories: 392

0 waistline-friendly combos that satisfy midday hunger

PB&B Sandwich
1. Take a toasted whole wheat English muffin (136)
2. Spread each half with 1 Tbsp peanut butter (188 per 2 Tbsp)
3. Top each half with 1/4 cup sliced banana (66)
4. Eat as an open-faced sandwich with a side of 20 blueberries (16)
Total calories: 406

 

Peanut Butter and Jelly Spirals

	Source: dLife Peanut butter and jelly combined in a whole-wheat tortilla.   Rating:  Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 1 minutes Difficulty: EASY   Ingredients 1 low carb tortilla (10-inch) , 7 1/2-inch diameter   1 1/2 tbsp reduced fat peanut butter   1 tbsp Fruit Spread, strawberry, 100% fruit         (or your favorite flavor) Directions 1 Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute, or until warm. 2 Throw the tortilla in the skillet, cooking for 20 to 30 seconds per side or until just warm. 3 Place the tortilla on a cutting board. Spread the surface evenly with peanut butter followed by the fruit spread. Roll into a tube. 4 Slice into 8 equal pieces, placing onto a serving plate spiral side up. Serve immediately. Additional Information A different take on a childhood favorite, these peanut butter and jelly spirals can be made in practically no time at all.   Okay, so those recipes are from the wonderful folks at Prevention and Dlife!  Which tells us what?  That if I can find a television station running Scooby and Johnny Quest, I am set for Saturday!!  And it will even be on plan!!! Ya gotta love that!