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National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day 2025

Updated: Apr 3

Celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day with a Fun & Equitable Recipe! 🥜🍓✨


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Hey there, Good Thyme Gal family! 🌿💛

April 2nd is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, and honestly, is there a more iconic, nostalgic, and downright comforting combo? PB&J has been fueling childhood lunchboxes, road trip snacks, and even gourmet spins on classic flavors for generations. Whether you like it crunchy or smooth, grape or strawberry, toasted or untoasted, today is the perfect excuse to celebrate this timeless favorite!


The History of PB&J 🍞


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Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches date back to the early 1900s, gaining widespread popularity during World War II when soldiers relied on them as a nutritious, easy-to-make meal. Affordable and packed with protein, PB&J became a household staple, bringing comfort and convenience to people of all ages.

But beyond just being delicious, peanut butter and jelly represent food accessibility—simple ingredients that can nourish and sustain. That’s why today is a great day to not only indulge in a tasty treat but also think about ways to make nutritious meals available to all. 💛


A Fun & Equitable PB&J Recipe: PB&J Oatmeal Bars!

Let’s take peanut butter and jelly beyond the sandwich with these easy, nutritious, and budget-friendly PB&J Oatmeal Bars! They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert—and they use simple, affordable ingredients that are easy to find in any grocery store.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup peanut butter (natural or regular)

  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ⅓ cup coconut oil (or butter, melted)

  • ½ cup fruit jam or jelly (strawberry, grape, or your favorite!)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat & Prep – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.

  3. Mix Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla, and melted coconut oil until smooth.

  4. Combine – Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. The mixture should be crumbly yet hold together when pressed.

  5. Assemble – Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish to form an even layer. Spread the jam or jelly over the top. Then, sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the jam layer, lightly pressing it down.

  6. Bake – Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let it cool completely before slicing into bars.

  7. Enjoy! Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.


Why This Recipe Works

✅ Nutritious & Filling – Oats provide fiber, peanut butter offers protein, and the fruit jam adds a natural sweetness.✅ Budget-Friendly – Uses affordable pantry staples.✅ Versatile – Can be made vegan (swap honey for maple syrup) or gluten-free (use certified GF oats & flour).✅ Kid-Friendly & Grab-and-Go – Perfect for busy mornings or snack time!

Let’s Celebrate PB&J Day Together!

Now, I want to hear from YOU! What’s your favorite way to enjoy peanut butter and jelly? Are you a classic sandwich person or do you love to mix it up?

Drop a comment below, tag me in your PB&J creations, and don’t forget to share this post with a fellow PB&J lover!


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Let’s spread the love—one delicious bite at a time! 🥜🍓❤️

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