17 Delicious Peanut Butter & Jelly Recipes That’ll Make You Nostalgic

Back in the day, my lunch was almost always completed with a good old-fashioned peanut butter and jelly sandwich. In my mind, it didn’t get much better than that. But when I hit high school, peanut butter and jelly was just too boring for me. I went through a solid few pb&j-less years, and boy, was I missing out.

There’s a reason why people love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, the flavors just go so well together. But it doesn’t just stop at sandwiches! You can make some seriously delicious recipes all based on that classic combo. So get out your peanut butter (crunchy or creamy, we don’t judge) and grab some of your favorite jellies because we’ve put together 17 recipes you’ll love, all based on a classic pb&j!

PB&J Energy Bites

You’ll need:

1/2 cup creamy salted peanut butter or nut butter of your choice
1/4 cup maple syrup (or sub finely chopped dates)
2 tbsp. vegan protein powder (optional)
1 1/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
2 1/2 tbsp. flaxseed meal
2 tbsp. chia seeds
1/4 cup dried fruit

These guys are the perfect snack! They’re full of protein, fiber, and healthy fats and they’re actually pretty easy to make. Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Muffins

You’ll need: 
1 cup unsalted butter
3/4-cup peanut butter
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large egg
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
9 oz berry (or grape) preserves
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Ditch the blueberry muffins for this recipe! These won’t disappoint at your next potluck. Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Cups

You’ll need:

1 lb. natural peanut butter
1 ½ tbsp. honey or maple syrup
½ cup coconut oil, melted
1 tsp. salt (only add if the peanut butter is unsalted)
¼- to ½-cup jam or jelly of your choice
Paper cupcake liners
Muffin tin

And you thought chocolate peanut butter cups were good! Just wait till you try these. Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Pull-Apart Bread

You’ll need:

1 package of Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Biscuits
Smooth peanut butter
Jam or jelly
1 tbsp. of melted butter (optional)
1 tbsp. sugar (optional, for sprinkling on top before baking)

This recipe is pretty close to a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, only like ten times better. Seriously, it’s addictive! Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Smoothie Bowl

You’ll need:

2 cups frozen berries
1 cup frozen cauliflower
1/2 frozen banana
4 tbsp. peanut butter
1/4 cup Almond/Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative (Vanilla or Strawberry)
2 tbsp. chia seeds
Berry Chia Jam
Roasted peanuts, chopped
Fresh strawberries

This is definitely one of the more unique recipes we found (berry chia jam, peanut butter and cauliflower? Intrigued), though equally as delicious as the rest! It’s the perfect way to kick-start your day… and healthy to boot! Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Donuts

You’ll need:

½ oz of instant-rise yeast
¼ cup boiling water
1 ½ cups whole milk
½-cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/3-cup Crisco
2-½ cups AP flour
3 cups cake flour
½-cup butter
2-½ cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla paste or extract
¼-cup hot water
1-1/2 cups raspberry jam
Peanut Butter Glaze
¼ cup peanut butter
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
pinch of salt
¼ cup whipping cream

This one goes out to all the jelly-filled donut fans out there! Adding peanut butter is seriously such a good idea. Someone call Dunkin and see if they’ve done this yet. If they haven’t, we’re all sitting on a cash cow! Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Granola

You’ll need:

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup honey
2 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats
1 cup finely chopped lightly salted or salted peanuts 
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup oat bran 
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 

Another easy, tasty, and healthy snack for you! It’s based off of a delicious Whole Foods recipes, so you can get the same taste and save some money. Making stuff from scratch is cheaper than buying it pre-made in-store! You heard it here first. Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Rolls

You’ll need:

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 egg
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup jelly
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
3-4 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Here’s a new brunch recipe to add to your list! A new and fun twist on cinnamon rolls, you won’t be able to eat just one. Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Blondies

You’ll need:

1/2 cup 1 stick butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cup glour
1/2 cup jelly of your choice
1 cup peanut butter chips

If you’re getting bored with plain old blondies then prepare to be amazed. This peanut-butter-and-jelly-inspired recipe is sure to impress just about anyone! Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Banana Bread

You’ll need:

4 medium bananas or 2 1/2 cups
4 eggs
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp. peanut/nut butter
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup coconut flour
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp. jam 

The only thing that goes just as well with peanut butter as jelly is obviously bananas! Why not combine all three yummies? Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Baked Oatmeal

You’ll need:

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 
3 tbsp. unsalted unsweetened peanut butter
4 tbsp. your favorite jam/preserves
2 cups boiling water
½-cup to 3/4 milk of choice

Another perfect breakfast option, this recipe is super simple and stays good for the whole week! Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Popcorn

You’ll need:

8 cups popped popcorn
1 cup white chocolate, divided
1 1/2 tbsp. grape jelly spread
1 tbsp. peanut butter

This is the perfect combination of salty and sweet and it’s just what you need for your next Netflix & chill date! Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Stuffed Cookies

You’ll need:

1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup light brown sugar packed
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 tbsp. strawberry preserves or jam

I absolutely love peanut butter cookies, and nothing beats adding jelly to the middle. Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Cornflake Crusted Grilled Sandwich

You’ll need:

4 slices of bread
1 egg
A dash of milk
1 1/2 cup cornflakes
Peanut butter
Jelly / Jam
Butter to grease the pan

You can eat this sandwich for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! It’s like a grilled cheese but like, better. Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Cheesecake

You’ll need:

10 oz raspberries
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice
3 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 tbsp. corn starch
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup brown sugar
5 tbsp. melted unsalted butter
4 eight-oz packs of cream cheese softened
½ cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 eggs
10 oz peanut butter
¾ cup white granulated sugar

 

You’ll never want another cheesecake flavor again after trying this baby out. Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Overnight Oats

You’ll need:

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1/2 tbsp. maple syrup
2 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp. jelly or preserves

Okay, you’re welcome for all these super easy breakfast recipes. I mean seriously you’re covered on b-fast for the next couple of weeks with this creative take on the pb &j! Check out the recipe here!

PB&J Chicken Wings

You’ll need: 

5 lb. chicken wings 
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. sea salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. smoked paprika
1/4 cup Potato Buds
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup hot pepper jelly
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 cup roasted garlic seasoned vinegar
1 tbsp. dark sesame oil
Hot sauce
Fresh minced garlic or jarred garlic, to taste

This for sure takes the cake for the strangest recipe! But sweet and savory flavor combos can just be so good sometimes. Check out the recipe here!