When I was a kid, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were pretty much my love language.
Soft, fluffy Wonder bread…
That super-smooth Jif peanut butter…
And a big swipe of sugary Smuckers jam…
I’m pretty sure there’s even a photo somewhere of me on my swingset, wearing a tiny red bathing suit, grinning with a PB&J in my hand.
Oh, how things change.
Now that I’m a grown-up, I know exactly what comes with that fluffy white bread (spoiler: not much nutrition), and that sweet jam? A whole lot of sugar. Peanut butter left my world the moment I learned about my kids’ allergies… and as for the red bathing suit—well, motherhood has a way of retiring certain wardrobe choices. Let’s just say that chapter closed a while ago. 😉
So what’s a girl supposed to do?
Compromise.
My Better-Than-PB&J Sandwich
Here’s what you need:
- Sprouted whole grain tortilla (Ezekiel is my go-to)
- Almond butter
- Fresh sliced strawberries
- Fresh sliced bananas
- Dried blueberries
- Cacao nibs
Spread the almond butter all over your tortilla. Layer on the strawberries, bananas, and dried blueberries. Sprinkle a few cacao nibs—or if you’re in the mood for something extra fun, go ahead and add a handful of mini chocolate chips. Roll it up like a burrito or fold it like a taco and enjoy every bite.
The sandwich compromise? Delicious.
The swimsuit compromise? Let’s just say that one didn’t go quite as well… just saying.