Slices of toasted bread or rusks, rice cakes or whole Wasa crispbreads — in short, whatever you prefer as a base — when spread with peanut butter and strawberry jam are irresistible!
This is one of the most common combinations of fatty and sweet ingredients in America, namely the famous PBJ sandwich: Peanut Butter & Jelly (or Jam) sandwich. If you really want to do it the American way you would take a thick slice of sandwich loaf and spread about 1 3/16 in of peanut butter with bits on it, then on another slice spread the same amount of jelly or fruit jam, press them together and bite! Totally indulgent, but perhaps there’s a way to enjoy this snack with less guilt and here on Mangia senza Pancia it couldn’t be missing!
Let’s start with the choice of base for this breakfast or snack: first of all use the right amount of bread or, as I prefer, Wasa slices. Then we can use a healthier version of peanut butter, namely this: Homemade peanut butter, which is a valid alternative to the store-bought one not so much in terms of Weight Watchers points (they’re pretty similar), but because it’s made with natural ingredients and no preservatives.
And then there’s the jam: you can make your own compote, for example this one: Strawberry compote with citrus, but keep in mind that one tablespoon of light jam provides only 1 WW point. And here’s a breakfast that also contains a bit of protein: pair it with a soy latte and a piece of fruit and you’ll stay full until lunch! Let’s prepare it…
You can find some other good and light breakfasts here:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 1
- Cooking methods: No-cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
As already mentioned, you can vary the base of this breakfast using bread, rusks, Wasa, rice cakes… the choice is yours.
- 2 rusks (toasted bread slices) (or 2 Wasa crispbreads, 2 rice cakes, or about 1 oz (30 g) whole wheat bread…)
- tsp peanut butter (1 heaping teaspoon (about 10 g / 0.35 oz))
- 1 tbsp strawberry jam (light jam or strawberry compote)
- Points per serving with light jam = 5 WW points
- Points per serving with fruit compote = 4 WW points
Steps
This is less a recipe than a suggestion for a different breakfast or even a snack. Here’s what the preparation involves: first of all measure carefully, especially the peanut butter, because it’s very easy to double the points!
Spread the peanut butter on the slices and then do the same with the jam, distributing peanut butter and jam evenly across the two slices.
And here our slices with peanut butter and jam are ready! Hard, right? Something a true chef would do!
I often use Wasa and I cut them in half with a sharp knife so it looks like I’m eating 4 slices! In any case, I assure you this breakfast is delicious: it leaves a long-lasting flavor in your mouth. It’s one of my favorite breakfasts and often a favorite snack too: have you ever tried it? Let me know in the comments!
Enjoy!
by Giovanna Buono
Storage
Honestly I prepare this breakfast at the time you eat it; it only takes a few minutes. But if you use Wasa or rice cakes you can also prepare it in advance because both do not soften when in contact with peanut butter, whereas toasted bread and rusks do.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Do I have to make the peanut butter myself or can I buy it?
No, absolutely not. I suggest making it at home to avoid packaged food with various added sugars. But if you don’t have time you can buy these products — just make sure they are as natural as possible and, of course, vegan. Here’s a suggestion:
100% Peanut ButterWhich strawberry compote do you suggest?
If you don’t have time to make it at home I suggest this one which is sweetened with apples:
160% Strawberry Compote
