VegFYI: Today Is Peanut Butter & Jelly Day!

Did you know today is Peanut Butter and Jelly Day? This is an unofficial US holiday created by the Smucker’s brand in 2002.

I found out about PB&J Day via my twitter friend (@amiraelgan), did you know that traditional PB&J Sandwiches are dolled out to the tune of 1,500 per US child by the time he/she reaches adulthood? But the usual white bread pb&j is not terribly healthy, they are full of sugar and processed yuckiness.

THE HEALTHIER PB&J SANDWICH

But it is super easy as Amira mentions, to turn the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich into a healthier one. Such as using organic peanut butter (or organic almond butter) and instead of white bread, try whole grain bread and instead of jelly try honey or even a banana.

Many grocers now carry quite the shelf load of jellies and peanut butter jars, including organic varieties fortified with Omega 3 and other nutrients. There is much more than just Smucker’s out there. Try a new variety next time you’re at the grocer.

So celebrate PB&J Day with a quirkier (and healthier) version of the awesome classic.