Grilled Strawberry PB&J Sandwich
I don’t know how many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches I have eaten in my life. Hundreds or thousands? They are so easy and effortless to make. Plus they are pretty filling and pack some good protein. PB&Js are normally thought of as kids food but they don’t have to be. I love a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Sometimes changing one simple ingredient and adding some love can make all the difference in a recipe.
To make my PB&J sandwich a little more grown up I replaced the sugary processed jelly with grilled strawberries. Fresh fruit on a sandwich! Grilled fruit?! Yes, you can put fruit on a sandwich and Grilled strawberries are amazing! They are juicier and sweeter than raw berries. Plus this makes your sandwich healthier by cutting out processed sugars and preservatives.
Grilling Strawberries Is Easy!
After you wash your berries cut the tops off and skewer them. Pre-heat the grill to medium. Add your strawberry skewers to the grill over a low flame. Close the cover to keep the heat in and grill for about 10 minutes. Make sure to flip them half way through to grill both sides.
Crunchy or Smooth Peanut Butter?
It’s the age old question that has been hotly debated. I am normally a smooth peanut butter kind of girl but I won’t hate on crunchy peanut butter. Go with what ever you like best.
You could also make these sandwiches nut free buy using Sunbutter spread which is made from roasted sunflower seeds. Sunbutter still has that savory flavor and creamy texture we are looking for here.
Lightly toast your sandwich bread on the grill. Then add a generous layer of peanut to the toasted bread. The peanut butter should spread easily on the warm toasted bread.
How to Make Grilled Sandwich
While the berries are still warm slice them in half and add onto your peanut butter sandwich. The grilled berries will be soft and squishy. The grilled fruit melt into the peanut butter all warm and gooey.
Hope you enjoy!
Love Fruit for Breakfast or Lunch?
If you loved the sweet and savory combination of this grown-up grilled strawberry sandwich, you are in for a treat. Fresh, seasonal fruit is one of my favorite ways to naturally sweeten a meal without relying on heavy processed sugars.
Whether you have extra berries left over from grilling or you’re just looking for more bright, vibrant flavors to kickstart your morning, here are a few of my absolute favorite easy, fruit-forward recipes to try next:
- Lemon Strawberry Compote
- Strawberry Yogurt Parfait for Brunch
- Blueberry Basil Compote for Pancakes
- Easy Lemon Blueberry Croissant Breakfast Casserole
- Vegan Blackberry Cobbler
Grilled Strawberry PB & J Sandwich
Ingredients
- 8 Strawberries
- 4 Slices of Bread
- 4 tbsp Peanut Butter
Instructions
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Wash your strawberries and cut the tops off. Skewer them or add to vegtable grilling basket. Pre-heat your grill to medium. Add your strawberry skewers to the grill over a low flame. Close the cover to keep the heat in and grill for about 10 minutes. Make sure to flip them half way through to grill both sides.
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While the strawberries are grilling you can also toast your bread on the grill. After your bread has toasted add a layer of peanut butter.
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Remove the strawberries from the grill and allow them to cool sightly. While the berries are still warm slice them in half and add onto your peanut butter sandwich. The grilled berries will be soft and squishy. The grilled fruit will melt into the peanut butter all warm and gooey.
