This Smashed Blackberry Peanut Butter Sandwich is a fun twist on the classic PB & J! Back to school lunch making just got a whole lot more fun!
Disclaimer: I was compensated by Dave’s Killer Bread to create this recipe. However, like always, the opinions are entirely my own. Promise 🙂
It's back to school time…kids dread going back to school all day and parents dread making lunches (and homework!) I always struggle with creative, healthy ideas that my kids will actually like.
My kids are not the ones who will eat sliced vegetables and cute dips in bento boxes…not that there is anything wrong with that… they eat a lot and I need ideas for foods that will nourish them as well as keep them full.
Does anyone else have kids who beg for you to buy white bread or is it just me? They will go to a friend's house that has this ridiculously soft (and overly processed) white bread and then come home and plead with me to buy it. There is no nutritional value in that white bread at all. Until I stumbled on Dave's Killer Bread! They created an Organic White Bread Done Right which contains omega-3-fatty acids, no high fructose corn syrup, no bleached flour and 5 super grains (quinoa, spelt, rye, millet and barley). It has the most whole grains per slice of any organic white bread out there. I love the ingredients and it's NON-GMO! Ok, I will try THIS white bread!
I was thinking of something creative to make with this bread for my kids. I wanted it to be a spin on the classic PB & J sandwich that most kids love and I immediately thought of making it into a french toast! All 3 kids LOVED it!
The "jelly" in this sandwich is simply blackberries and a little honey. That's it. No refined sugars, artificial colors or flavors. Sometimes simple is best.
The best part? Besides the fact that it's insanely delicious, it's simple to make. If you don't feel like making your own peanut butter (which really is easy) just use a natural peanut butter that you buy in the grocery store. Read the ingredients though! They should simply say peanuts and salt if desired. No added sugars or oils at all. This is a perfect example of why consumers need to read their ingredient labels. Many Natural peanut butters contain these unnecessary ingredients.
Ingredients
- ½ cup blackberries
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg beaten
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 slices Dave's Killer Bread White Bread Done Light
- 1 tablespoon butter
- powdered sugar for topping optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, place blackberries and honey and smash with a fork until desired consistency (I like to leave some blackberry chunks).
- In a separate bowl, mix together milk, vanilla, beaten and cinnamon.
- Spread 1-2 tablespoons of blackberries on one slice of bread.
- Spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter on another slice of bread.
- Form a sandwich and carefully dip into extra mixture on both sides.
- Place tablespoon of butter in skillet and grill until golden brown.
- Flip over and cook the other side.
- Follow the same instructions for the second sandwich.
I bet everyone in your family loves this sandwich! Click here to find where you can buy Dave's Killer Bread at a grocery store by you! And check out my Grilled Chocolate Almond Butter and Strawberry Chia Jelly Sandwiches too! Happy back to school 🙂
Kim Beaulieu
I came by to swoon again. I am SO in love with this recipe.
Susan
I love that you smashed the berries to swap them out for jam! So fresh and it's a PBJ that no one could say no to!
Cookin+Canuck
I love, love, love that you made jelly out of fresh blackberries! Dave's Killer Bread is what we have in our pantry at all times. Luckily, my kids love whole wheat bread (though occasionally beg for the white stuff) and I know they'd dig this sandwich.
Lori @ RecipeGirl
Well, that's a fun recipe! I have yet to try Dave's Killer Bread. Gotta find it!
Sandy @ RE
One of my favorite snacks and lunches! We love Dave's bread, too!
Kristen+@+A+Mind+Full+Mom
I am obsessed with peanut butter and jelly--turning this into french toast with smashed blackberry--UM YES!!! of course with Dave's bread it is amazing!
Arman @ thebigmansworld
oh Geebuz. I was that kid growing up...not only for white bread but fun cereal!! You certainly won't have that issue after this and also Dave's Killer bread is beyond delicious!
Kim Beaulieu
Okay dude, this is amazing. The recipe and the bread. The bread....I must know asap if it's available in Canada....please say yes.
foodwanderings
Ooh I love the french toast toast with the berries and pent butter. It looks to die for. I might start eating b'fast after seeing this. 🙂
lauren.kelly
Thank you!!
Aly ~ Aloha Flavor
This looks like so much fun for breakfast/brunch - love the idea! I've been notorious about reading the labels myself when it comes to buying various products, especially peanut butter, and smashing the berries - genius!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Aly!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish
Love this!!! and that's a perfect name for bread.
lauren.kelly
I agree Kelly 🙂
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons
Love this rustic homemade jam, and the fact that you know exactly what ingredient went into it!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Lori!
brenda@sugarfreemom
That is some awesome sounding bread done right! Great back to school idea!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Brenda! XO
Martha @ A Family Feast
What a great idea smashing the berries! We've been buying some of the lower-sugar jelly - but this is so much healthier.
lauren.kelly
YES! Less sugar Martha!
Liza
WOW this looks so amazing!!! my mouth is watering just looking at those pictures! My kids are going to love this! (Me too 🙂 )
lauren.kelly
Thank you so much Liza!