Question about PB & j

[antony32]

I eat a lot of pb & j and usually throw a banana or apple slices in it. I use healthy pb and decent quality whole wheat bread so im happy with the nutrition if it, but i cant find a healthy way to do the jelly. Most jams and preserves have a bunch of added sugar i dont want. And without the jelly it usually tastes way too dry to me. I honestly eat 3 of these to make a meal and do it a few times a week so it is a significant portion of my diet.

I dont have to throw a jelly like food on it but i need something to keep it from tasting so dry, just not sure what alternatives taste good and are healthy. Crushed berries? I tried blended grapes, bad idea...

 

[phishin]

@antony32 I smash raspberries on my PB sandwiches and it’s delicious

 

[antony32]

@phishin This is the next thing i was thinking of, will !00% try this now!

 

[cryskel]

@antony32 This is either a genuine typing error, or a really sarcastic way to say fuck off

 

[phishin]

@cryskel Lmao I thought the same but was gonna give the benefit of the doubt

 

[antony32]

@cryskel Lol! Sorry, i type from my phone without autocorrect

 

[phishin]

@antony32 Definitely a good option!

 

[dawn16]

@antony32 Mash up a banana, sprinkle some cinnamon with some raisins and you got yourself a banana jam

 

[antony32]

@dawn16 This sounds good but i got sick of mushy bananas recently Dx

 

[dawn16]

@antony32 Ooof...... mashed up dates with some plant milk and cinnamon? That’s another alternative I use, hope this helps spark up ideas

 

[lovingchristjesus]

@antony32 You can make a quick jam of strawberry, a little bit of maple syrup and chia seeds.

2 cups (350 g) frozen strawberries*
2 Tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
2 Tbsp (14 g) chia seeds
1 tsp vanilla extract
Add strawberries and maple syrup to a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Heat until the berries begin to release their liquid, about 5-15 minutes depending on whether or not they were thawed first. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until berries begin to break down and thicken, about 5 -10 minutes. Use your spoon to break them apart further if desired. Stir in the chia seeds and the vanilla, continuing to cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the jam to cool. It will continue to thicken the longer it sits.
* You can easily sub out strawberries for your favourite frozen fruit.

 

[karenbrittingham]

@antony32 Crofter's has a "just fruit spread" with no sugar added. Would add pic but I don't know how lol.

 

[antony32]

@karenbrittingham I got one with "no sugar added" but it has white grape juice concentrate in it so idk if it is even better lol

 

[karenbrittingham]

@antony32 Fair enough. It is not sweet, but try a ripe avocado. it could help with the dryness. I used to add it to my Pb& J's and enjoyed it. Not sure how it works without the J

 

[rustyy]

@karenbrittingham That’s a good one, I want to try that. I feel like a crunchy peanut butter or a few pumpkin seeds would really add to that. Fill out the mouthfeel profile.

 

[globalcitizenshipbyblood]

@antony32 I smoosh a bunch of raisins into the pb. It's very sweet and less dry.

 

[antony32]

@globalcitizenshipbyblood Haha that makes me wanna add cinnamon and do cinnamon raise pb&j! Might try this one, still sounds a little dry but the texture seems like itd be interesting

 

[globalcitizenshipbyblood]

@antony32 Interesting! Yeah eating a couple now

 

[jd4christ]

@antony32 Healthy PBJ is my life. Smashed blueberries or strawberries get the job done for me. Add a smidge if agave if it’s not sweet enough.

 

[antony32]

@jd4christ Oh man smashing berries seems like the best choice im definitely doing that. How do you smash them?