Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, and with my kids being huge peanut butter fans, I decided to whip up a batch of these healthy treats that the whole family adores! I love this sweet treat because it’s made with clean ingredients that I feel good about feeding to my kids.
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups of natural Peanut Butter ( I prefer homemade)
- 1 ½ tablespoons of honey or maple syrup ( Optional)
- ¼ cup of melted coconut oil
- Chocolate dipping sauce (optional)
- A pinch of salt (only if using unsalted peanut butter)
- ½ cup of jam or jelly (I prefer homemade)
- Paper cupcake liners or silicone
Instructions:
- Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
- In a blender, combine the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and salt (if your peanut butter is unsalted). Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Divide the creamy peanut butter mixture evenly among the lined muffin tin cups.
- Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons of jam on top of the peanut butter in each cup, spreading it out evenly.
- Use a toothpick to gently swirl the jam into the peanut butter for a marbled effect.
- For an added touch of indulgence, drizzle with a little bit of chocolate sauce.
- Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 20 minutes, or until the cups have hardened.
- Once set, store the peanut butter and jelly cups in an airtight container in the freezer. Before enjoying, let them sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes, if frozen.
To make your Homemade Peanut Butter:
- 3 cups dry roasted & salted or unsalted peanuts
- sea salt, to taste, (if using unsalted peanuts)
Instructions:
- Add peanuts to a medium food processor. Blend until smooth, pausing every 30 seconds to scrape down the sides and give the motor a rest. At first, it’ll be chunky, then it’ll form a ball, and finally, it’ll turn creamy. This takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
To make your Homemade Mixed Berry Jelly
- 3 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- Juice of 1 lemon (2 Tablespoon)
- 2-3 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
Instructions:
- Rinse the berries thoroughly and remove any stems or leaves.
- Place the berries in a saucepan along with the lemon juice and honey.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
- Use a potato masher or fork to mash the berries to your desired consistency.
- Continue to cook the mixture for another 5-7 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
- Allow the jelly to cool completely.
