Everyone loves Peanut Butter and Jelly.

Or as some refer to as: PB and J or Nut Butter and Jam. Yes, this classic item bring nostalgic and has its roots solidified in our human history Many people today cannot enjoy this classic treat due to nut allergies, however those of us who can, please eat and enjoy!

There is quite a history behind this simple sandwich which almost every child had daily for lunch after World War II up until the 1990’s. Its funny to think how the origin of many popular foods either began as “peasant” food or high class cuisine.

Yes, Pb and J was a high class cuisine originally!

In our household, we eat tons of all types of nuts and we are always seeking different ways to enjoy our favorite foods.

Recipe:

Makes approximately 18 muffins or 32 mini muffins

• 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill all purpose gluten free flour

• 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill flaxseed meal

• 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill steel cut oats

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum

• 1/2 cup nut butter of your choice

• 10 tablespoons salted butter, melted

• 1 cup of your favorite chunky jam

   

Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Grease a cupcake pan and muffin tin.

Place the flour, oats, salt, baking soda, and xanthan gum in a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the nut butter, butter, and jam. Mix to combine. Fill muffin tin with mixture until each cup is 3/4 full.

Bake 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool and enjoy.

My mother practically lived off of PB and J growing up

…and was so tired of it she never completely introduced it to my sister and I when we were little. I remember asking her for it and she couldn’t believe I would actually want it. She admitted, its delicious, but she was just so sick of eating PB and J in the 40’s and 50’s, she never thought to serve it in our home.

We gifted these to my son’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teacher today. Her entire face smiled when she hear PB and J!