Better Than a PB&J

Many children dread this Monday morning. Classes begin again, and the school bus will shuttle them off to memorize more multiplication tables and write big book reports. The recess bell sounds too quickly, the lunch break ends too soon, and the drive back home drags on and on.

 

But they aren’t alone.  

 

Teachers, principals, and professors often feel the same way. Their alarms buzz before the sun rises, the frost fails to melt off of their windshields before their morning commute, and their feet ache after hours of writing on the white board.

 

 

And then there’s the sack lunch. Everyone dislikes the warm milk, bruised apple, and soggy sandwich in their book bags and briefcases. So liven up the old-school PB&J with a hot panini press and an extra healthy ingredient!

 

 

PBB&J Panini

serves 2

Be sure to serve immediately while they’re still hot and crispy! Substitute your favorite jam or jelly if you prefer.

4 slices of wheat bread

2 tsp peanut butter

2 tsp raspberry jam

1 banana

1. Preheat a Panini press.
2. On one slices of bread, spread 1 teaspoon of peanut butter. On another slice of bread, spread 1 teaspoon of jam. Repeat with the remaining bread and condiments.
3. Slice the banana into ¼” rounds. Evenly distribute between the two slices of bread with peanut butter. Top with the remaining bread, jam-side down. Place on the Panini press and gently lower the top. Grill for 3-5 min or until the bread turns golden brown.