PB&J Tacos – Round pieces of white bread are layered with peanut butter, raspberry jam, and fresh berries to make for a cute (yet simple!) afternoon snack.
Although I’m sad to see National Ice Cream Month behind us, I am excited to jump into some new recipes – both savory and sweet – this month. During August, I love to spend time on simple recipes that can accommodate the hectic schedules that come with the Back to School rush. First up on my list – these PB&J Tacos!
PB&J can get kind of old if you serve it the same way each time. But it’s such a simple treat that your options for enjoying it are limitless. I mean – just look at these PB&J doughnuts I made a couple years ago! I’ve also seen PB&J “sushi” rolls, PB&J cupcakes, and even PB&J breakfast pastries.
For my newest adaptation, I wanted to make it a little more simple – no homemade dough or baking required. With a toddler running around (and a baby boy growing in my tummy!), I am all about the easy recipes these days.
And so the PB&J Tacos were born! Check them out below!
How are these tacos made
These tacos are incredibly easy to put together. You are using all the same ingredients as a typical PB&J (plus a couple more), but changing them up a little.
The ingredients you’ll need include:
- White sandwich bread
- Peanut butter
- Raspberry jam (or other jam/jelly/preserves of your choosing)
- Fresh strawberries
- Fresh blueberries
First, start by rolling out the white bread to flatten it out. We’re going to fold the bread into a taco so we need it to be thin so it’s more malleable.
Next, the bread is spread with peanut butter and the jam. I don’t spread all the way to the edges because we’re just going to cut out a large circle into the bread to form the round taco shape. Therefore, those edges will just be discarded anyway.
Now, we cut out the bread into large circles using a round cutter or the rim of a large glass. Finally, the bread is folded into a taco and filled with diced strawberries and blueberries.
For serving, I bought these super cute taco holders. They keep the tacos in their classic shape without letting all the filling fall out.
Tips & Tricks
- Make sure to cut the strawberries into small pieces. This will make them easier to stuff into the taco.
- Do not put too much jelly/jam on the bread. When you fold the bread into a taco shape and add the fruit, it will cause the excess jelly to squeeze out and make a horrible mess.
- Don’t make the tacos too far ahead of time. If the bread sits for too long, it will start to get stale.
PB&J Tacos
Ingredients
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries whole
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 8 slices white sandwich bread
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons raspberry jam or preserves
Instructions
- First, wash and hull strawberries. Dice into small pieces and place in small bowl with washed blueberries. Toss together and set aside.
- Grab one slice of white bread and flatten it out with a rolling pin. Spread with about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and top with ½ teaspoon of raspberry jam.
- Using a 4 inch round cutter (or rim of a large glass), cut a round out of the prepared slice of bread to remove the crust. Discard crust. Sprinkle on a tablespoon or so of berries. Repeat with remaining slices of bread. Serve immediately to prevent the bread from going stale.
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What a great idea for after school snacks! I am in love with this and can’t wait to enjoy them with my kiddos soon.
This recipe is perfect for my little one! she will be amazed to see PBJ In tacos 🙂 Saving this for future. Thank you!
Ha-ha! I need to make it for my hubby! He is a #1 fan of PB&J an will really love this idea! Going to surprise him tonight!
This is the cutest idea ever! I know some kiddos who are just going to LOVE these! Thanks for sharing.
I didn’t know tacos could be so cute! They’re such a fun snack — the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
This is so amazing!! I never thought about making a sweet taco before, now it’s all I can think about! You just changed my taco Tuesday 😀
These are such a great idea and I just had to try them. The perfect mid-day snack. Such a fun pick-me up, and perfect to break up the workday and give me the energy I wanted. Thank you for the great recipe!
These looks really delicious plus it’s a very healthy Tacos recipe. The color of this Tacos is very enticing and mesmerizing to my eyes. Loved it!
Umm this idea is INCREDIBLE! I love it.
Lovely combination of berries. Sweet and saltiness and crunchiness of the Peanut Butter and the sweetness of the Jam. Perfect sweet tooth option too.
What a cute and fun idea!!! Such a great weekend brunch or holiday brunch idea to get the kids making their own breaky – love this!
These PB&J tacos are too cute! I just got some fresh berries so I will be making these ASAP! I can’t wait for my little one to try these, I know he’ll love them!
This is such a fun idea. My kids would love them.
What a fun idea! My kiddos with love these and I can not wait to make them for them.
This sounds so easy to make. Love the Peanut Butter option and the delicious toppings of Berries. Perfect snack time treat.
This is such a unique recipe! It seems amazing.
This is such a great idea! My kids really loved it!
this is too cute! I can totally make this I have all this on hand including the taco stands. those are the best!
So cute and so yummy! My son will absolutely love this!