PBJ on a stick is a fun and creative way to make lunch fun for kids. With fresh fruits, sweet marshmallows, and mini pb&j sandwiches on a stick, it's sure to be a hit with the kids!
Sometimes feeding my kids lunch can feel like a chore. They love peanut butter jelly sandwiches and fruit but if I simply hand them a plate full, they'll pick and choose and maybe not eat it all.
With peanut butter jelly skewers they can pick and choose what they want to eat, creatively build their own lunch kabobs and then eat their masterpieces.
This sandwich idea for kids doesn't take me any extra time, and they always surprise me by adding more of the healthy stuff than the sweets.
For more fun sandwich recipes, be sure to check out my Air Fryer Club Sandwich, Spicy Tuna Sandwich, Sheet Pan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, and Momma's Easy Egg Salad Recipe.
Why This Recipe Works
- Simple ingredients. We just need some basic sandwich ingredients, fruit, and marshmallows to make these skewers.
- Kids can make their own. Let the kids create their own kabobs, and see what fun creations your child comes up with!
- It's fast and unique. While the lunch may be ordinary, it's served up in an unordinary way, making it unforgettable and fun for kids of all ages.
🥘 Ingredients
Fresh mixed fruit- Use your favorite fruits and berries.
Peanut butter- Creamy or chunky peanut butter (whichever you prefer).
Jelly- Use your favorite jam or jelly.
Sandwich bread- You will need some sliced sandwich bread.
Marshmallows- Adding large marshmallows or small marshmallows offers a sweet treat between the fruits and sandwich pieces.
For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.
🍽 Equipment Needed
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🔪 Instructions
Check out how to make PBJ on a stick with these simple step-by-step instructions:
Wash, dry, and slice any large pieces of fruit. (Apples, bananas, strawberries, etc). Set aside.
Lay down four slices of bread on a cutting board.
Spread jelly on top of two slices of bread and spread peanut butter over the top of the other two slices of bread.
Close the sandwiches so that one slice of jelly and one slice of peanut butter are together in each pairing.
Slice each sandwich into 4 pieces. You can trim off the crust, if desired.
Using a wooden skewer, stab through the fruits, marshmallows, and sandwich pieces as desired, using the pointy end to go through them first.
Assemble them in any order you choose. Repeat until all have been assembled.
Serve and enjoy!
🍴 Recipe Tips
Applying the peanut butter and jelly to the bread isn't the tricky part, but avoiding over applying it and then slicing it can get a little messy. When stabbing the sticks through the bread too much playing with it can cause the bread to rip. For that reason, I really recommend a stronger slice of bread.
For the fruits, berries can be left whole with the exception of strawberries, those can get huge so it's best to quarter them down smaller.
If feeding children under the age of 5 the grapes should be sliced in half lengthwise or in quarters for ages 1 and younger. This is because they're a choking hazard and is simply a safety precaution.
💭 FAQs
A simple no condiment meat and cheese sandwich could hold up on the skewer. Condiments may hold up if lightly applied, but unlike pb and j's where they stick to themselves, condiments on a meat sandwich usually repel the other slice which could create a big mess here.
Actually, yes. Depending on the age and strength of the child making the skewers, you can use some veggies on there. The strength needed to stab through them can be a little too much for a younger child though.
For vegetable suggestions, look at the typical veggie tray at a grocery store. The cherry tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, and celery could all be stabbed with a skewer. Harder veggies like a carrot may split and not hold up well. Use your judgment or try a few different types yourself to get an idea.
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📖 Recipe
PBJ on a Stick
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Peanut butter jelly sandwiches, cut into quarter ($0.92)
- 6 Marshmallows ($0.06)
Fresh fruit ideas:
- 1 large Sliced apples ($0.89)
- 1 large Sliced bananas ($0.25)
- 4 whole Strawberries, quartered ($0.50)
- 6 whole Raspberries ($0.60)
- 6 whole Blueberries ($0.40)
- 6 whole Blackberries ($0.60)
- 1 small Orange, in wedges, peel removed ($0.89)
- 6 whole Grapes ($0.40)
Instructions
- Wash, dry, and slice any large pieces of fruit. (Apples, bananas, strawberries, etc). Set aside.
- Lay down four slices of bread on a cutting board.
- Spread jelly on top of two slices of bread and spread peanut butter over the top of the other two slices of bread.
- Close the sandwiches so that one slice of jelly and one slice of peanut butter are together in each pairing.
- Slice each sandwich into 4 pieces. You can trim off the crust, if desired.
- Using a wooden skewer, stab through the fruits, marshmallows, and sandwich pieces as desired, using the pointy end to go through them first.
- Assemble them in any order you choose. Repeat until all have been assembled.
- Serve and enjoy!
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