PB&J on a Tortilla
This is more of a PB&J wrap than it is a sandwich but it works just as well and tastes just as delicious! Throw a tortilla on a skillet to brown both sides then spread your peanut butter and jelly on it either by layering one on top of the other or doing half and half. Then roll it up!
Bread. There isn't much nutritional difference between bread and wraps. Both contain similar ingredients, except the bread is leavened with yeast and a wrap is flat. The Nutrition Facts labels show similar nutritional profiles for one wrap and two slices of commercially baked bread.
Compared to breads and wraps made with alternative flours, vegetables are lower in carbohydrates and deliver more beneficial fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Romaine lettuce, collard greens, Swiss chard, lacinato kale, and cabbage all make excellent containers for sandwiches and wraps.
You can also enjoy a PB&J any time of day. With a side of fruit, the sandwich is a solid breakfast and works perfectly for dinner in a pinch or as an after-workout snack.
But is this lunchbox favorite healthy for you? You bet it is! That is… if you make it the right way. A well-made PB&J not only tastes good, but it also boasts some plant-powered protein, healthy monounsaturated fats, and whole-grain fiber.
Luckily, there are so many options that would make a delicious and filling topping. Fruits and nuts are a classic combination and would taste just right on peanut butter toast. Some ideal ingredients are berries, slivered almonds, chopped walnuts, and banana slices.
Peanut butter and jelly were on the U.S. Military ration menus in World War II. Peanut butter was a high-protein, shelf-stable ingredient and easily portable on long marches. Grapelade had already accompanied soldiers in the first world war and added a sweetness to the sandwich.
Yes, Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwiches Can Be Healthy
Peanuts are a great source of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and various minerals and vitamins, while jelly is a source of natural sugars from fruits and antioxidants. Whole-grain bread is also a source of essential nutrients and fiber.
It depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for a sandwich that is lower in calories, then a grilled cheese sandwich is probably a better choice. If you're looking for a sandwich that is higher in protein, then a peanut butter sandwich is probably a better choice.
Peanut butter and jelly is a classic duo and is a fantastic pairing for bedtime. Eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole-grain bread will provide sleepers with a significant amount of protein. Protein-based foods, like natural peanut butter, contain tryptophan, which helps your body produce serotonin.
Instead of jelly, add fresh banana slices to your peanut butter sandwich. If you want to be like Elvis, grill both sides of your sandwich on a skillet in a bit of butter. You can also even add a few slices of bacon!
Try to eat more of the following: oats, pasta, rice (particularly basmati or brown varieties), wholemeal, granary and rye breads, wholegrain cereals (e.g. Shredded Wheat, Weetabix, Porridge, Branflakes), wholegrain crackers, fruit, vegetables and salad, beans and pulses e.g. lentils, butter beans, kidney beans.
Healthy, low GI food choices
Milk and dairy foods – reduced or low-fat varieties of milk and dairy foods are the best choices for people with diabetes. Bread – wholegrain, fruit loaf and sourdough. Breakfast cereals – traditional porridge, natural muesli and some high fibre varieties.
Cutting Out Bread to Lose Weight
If you're eating six to 10 slices of whole-wheat bread a day and cut them all out of your diet, then you stand to lose 1 pound to 1 1/2 pounds a week. If you don't eat that much bread to begin with, you may not lose much by going bread-free.