Peanut Butter and Jelly Graham Crackers
Peanut butter and jelly graham crackers are just as delicious as they sound. This simple recipe combines sweet jelly, delicious peanut butter, and the classic flavor of graham crackers.
I love these little snacks because they taste like childhood. Peanut butter and jelly graham cracker sandwiches take me back to the simple days of being a child when there were no worries, only snacks, fun, and being a kid.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It uses three simple ingredients that are almost certainly already in your kitchen.
- They take almost no effort to make.
- They're a great snack for both kids and adults, alike.
Top Tip
Be gentle when spreading your peanut butter and jelly on your graham crackers. You don't want to break them!
Ingredients
This recipe only requires about two minutes to raid your pantry, because you already have the three ingredients you need to make it! See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.
- Full graham crackers
- Peanut butter
- Jelly of your choice
Instructions
This recipe is so simple, it hardly requires directions. But I have the highlights here. Check the recipe card at the end of the post for the exact instructions, such as they are.
1: Break the graham cracker rectangles into squares down the center line. Then, spread one square with peanut butter and one with jelly.
2: Put them together and enjoy.
Substitutions and Variations
- Use your favorite variety of graham crackers for this recipe. They all work!
- You can use any jelly or jam that you like.
- You can use almond, pistachio, or any other nut butter for this recipe.
- Try crunchy peanut butter, but spread carefully so you don't break the graham crackers.
Equipment
You only need a butter knife!
Storage
Only make as many of these as you think will be eaten. They don't store well, as the moisture from the peanut butter and jelly will make the graham crackers soft.
What to Serve with Peanut Butter and Jelly Graham Crackers
Of course, these graham cracker sandwiches are perfect with a glass of milk. They also make a great dessert for a sandwich-themed lunch or meal.
Tips
- Be gentle when spreading your peanut butter and jelly. If you press too hard, you'll break your crackers.
- Make these just before you're ready to serve them. If they sit for too long, they'll get stale and soggy.
FAQ
If you make your peanut butter and jelly graham crackers too far in advance, the moisture from the peanut butter and jelly will seep into the graham crackers, causing them to become soggy.
Smooth peanut butter is the easiest to spread, but if you're careful, you can use crunchy.
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Other Easy Treats
Peanut Butter and Jelly Graham Crackers
Peanut butter and jelly graham crackers are delicious, sweet, and easy snack perfect for a quick bite whenever you want!
Ingredients
- 8 full graham crackers
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup jelly of your choice
Instructions
- Break graham crackers in half, along perforation.
- On 8 of the graham cracker halves, spread peanut butter.
- On the remaining 8 halves, spread jelly.
- Cover each peanut butter cracker with a jelly cracker.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 131Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 0mgSodium 109mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 1gSugar 8gProtein 3g
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