Step up your midnight snack game with these adventurous PB&J hacks.
Let’s get one thing straight: A classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich is not and has never been just for kids. Especially when the midnight munchies hit, is there anything more satisfying than raiding the pantry for the sweet and salty ingredients that go together like Bey and Jay?
We’re amping up this childhood favorite with four must-try hacks, including all of the essential late-night food groups. Bacon – yes. Potato chips – obvi. Nutella – no sh**. Whether you upgrade to almond butter or pair it with a nightcap, read on to discover how to make the greatest food pairing in the history of the world even greater.
The PB&P&P
What You’ll Need:
- Peanut Butter
- Pickle
- Potato Chips
- Pumpernickel Bread
Yeah – we know it sounds weird, but no passing judgment until you give this one a try. You’ll be surprised how well the salty and sweet go together, plus this one is all about the satisfying crunch and textures. Ditch the jam and pile on peanut butter, pickles (some say they help trigger lucid dreams) and potato chips for the holy trinity of peanut butter sammies.
The Poor Man’s Crêpe
What You’ll Need:
- Nutella
- Banana
- Strawberry
- Peanut Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- White Bread
No need to break the bank on an authentic European crêpe, bro. Welcome to Café du PB&J. After tasting this Francophile-inspired creation, only one question will come to mind: Voulez vous coucher avec moi?
PB&J 2.0
What You’ll Need:
- Bacon
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Maple Syrup
- Cranberry, Raisin and Pecan Bread
- Toaster
Say hello to the godfather of peanut butter and jellies. Bacon, jelly, maple syrup, bacon, peanut butter and more bacon – help, what’s happening?
Everything But the Kitchen Sink
What You’ll Need:
- Marshmallow Fluff
- Nutella
- Chocolate
- Almond Butter
- Honey
- Chocolate Garnish
- Bread of Choice
- Toaster
There’s only one word that perfectly depicts this sandwich: Yaaaaasss. The sweet. The salty. The creamy. The crunchy. I mean… come on! But beware: We can’t promise you won’t crave this blessed union of all things delicious every single evening.
