by Jay Jenkin

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are truly an American classic. Still, one can only have so many before they get a little boring. Why not change up the recipe a little bit to add a little more spice to your lunching life? This little guide will share with you a few tips and tricks to “trick out” your standard sandwich. Guaranteed to revitalize your faith in the P, B and J tradition.

Ditch the jelly. Jams and preserves have a little more body to them; they spread evenly onto your sandwich instead of plopping down like big chunks of loose Jell-O. Jams and preserves come in many flavors and variations as well. Substitute in some strawberry, cherry or raspberry preserves instead of your typical grape flavors.

Go organic! Most peanut butters consumers buy are loaded with fat, and not the good kind. Trans fats and saturated fats abound, and when you combine that with a truckload of calories, your simple sandwich isn’t looking so appetizing anymore! Fear not, however, for all natural ingredients are coming to the rescue. Organic peanut butter contains no trans fats, minute saturated fats, and delivers a heaping dose of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats: fatty acids that are vital for your health!\

Now that two bases have been covered, it is time to bring it home with the bread. White breads are average and boring. Why not take a leap and slap some potato bread or wheat slices around your delicious, crunchy, fruity center? Quality bread products pack a whopping punch of whole grains, fibers, and proteins that keep you energized with good, complex carbohydrates throughout the day. Who could argue with that?

The sandwich is complete! Remember, though, that a picture speaks a thousand words. Presentation is everything these days, and that square little sandwich is your canvas. For the timid, try a diagonal slice instead of your standard rectangle. For the more energetic, go for quarters!

A true champion, however, will break out the cookie cutters and really start getting creative. Nothing is quite as patriotic as a plateful of star-shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, served up fresh on a national holiday.

Let the kids have a blast trimming it up themselves, then munching on the leftover pieces. Nothing brings the family together like a good kitchen project, and these little peanut butter delights will never fail to disappoint. For the brave: Triple-deckers!

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