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Protein Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

A high-protein twist on the classic PB&J. It has creamy peanut butter blended with Greek yogurt and protein powder, layered with low-sugar jelly and fresh banana slices on whole grain bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 530
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices whole grain bread
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup plain non-fat or whole milk greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons protein powder of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon low sugar jelly
  • 1/2 small banana, sliced

Directions
 

  1. Take out a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Add your peanut butter, greek yogurt and protein powder to the bowl and mix together until smooth and creamy.
  3. If the mixture is too thick, slowly add a small splash of milk or water until it’s easily spreadable.
  4. Take out a banana, cut it in half, then slice half of it into thin slices. Then set aside for now.
  5. Take out two slices of whole grain bread and toast if desired.
  6. Spread your protein peanut butter yogurt mixture on top of one slice of bread.
  7. Next, spread your jelly on top.
  8. Add your banana slices on top of the date layer, then press the slices of bread together.
  9. Slice if desired, and serve.

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Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Swap the jelly for any flavor you have on hand — grape, strawberry, or raspberry all work great.