This post is in paid partnership with SKIPPY® Peanut Butter and Kroger Co. All opinions are my own.
Summer came and went way too fast for us. Even with the school year getting pushed back, I still felt like I blinked and school started already. Since school is so different for our kids this year, I’ve really been trying to think outside the box to keep the girls excited about this new season.
I try to get creative when it comes to back to school lunches and since we’ve been enjoying our picnics at the beach, I really had to think this one out. Since the girls number 1 request for lunchtime is peanut butter & jelly sandwiches using SKIPPY® Creamy Peanut Butter, I thought it would be fun to give a spin to their favorite by making pb&j skewers.
The girls can’t get enough of the beach, it’s definitely they’re happy place and they are in their true element when we are near the water. I figured there’s no better way to reward them after a day of distance learning than with an evening beach picnic and play time in the ocean.
For this easy recipe (can be used for breakfast, lunch or dinner), I picked up SKIPPY® Peanut Butter at Kroger, along with some fresh fruit and chopsticks. Instead of using bamboo skewers for this recipe, I like to use chopsticks since they don’t have sharp edges and are safer for little ones!
Here’s what I used:
- SKIPPY® Peanut Butter
- Strawberry Jelly
- Whole wheat bread
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Chopsticks
Prepare a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as you typically would and then cut the sandwich into even squares. You should have about 6 squares with one sandwich. Now alternate between fruit and a pb&j skewer on the bamboo stick until you have no more room- it’s as easy as that!
I made these for the beach and it was so convenient because it’s an easy way to eat your meal without getting sandy. Holding on to a sandwich with sandy hands is NOT fun and this is the only way I pack our pb&j sandwiches for on the go now. It’s a major bonus that the girls think its super creative so they always eat it all up!
SKIPPY® Creamy Peanut Butter is a family favorite of ours and we eat it for breakfast, lunch and even dinner sometimes! Kroger has all the back to school goodies in stock and there’s so many ways you can incorporate peanut butter into your meals.
Other fun meals using SKIPPY® Peanut Butter:
- Smother peanut butter on pancakes
- Add peanut butter to oatmeal
- Peanut butter milkshakes
- Peanut butter and hazelnut chocolate sandwiches
- Peanut butter & jelly sliders
- Peanut butter banana boats
Whether you are distance learning, homeschooling, or sending your kids to traditional school this year, think of ways to make back to school fun for your kids. It’s as simple as a spin on their favorite lunch or taking a break from the routine for some fresh air that can make all the difference this season!
