PB&J Pockets

Step 1

Using a round cookie cutter, cut each bread slice into a circle, removing the crusts.

Step 2

Spread peanut butter in the centers of half of the bread slices, leaving some space around the edges.

Step 3

Spread a teaspoon of jelly in the center of the other half of the slices.

Step 4

Top each jelly-covered slice with a peanut butter-covered one.

Step 5

Seal the sandwiches by pressing down all along the edges with a spoon or fork.

Step 6

Serve as is, or freeze to serve at a later time.

Step 7

To freeze, lay out sandwiches on a large baking sheet & place in the freezer for 2-4 hours. Once frozen, remove from the baking sheet & store in a large zip-top freezer bag. If packing for a child’s lunch, remove from the freezer bag & place in lunchbox – they will be thawed by lunchtime. To serve straight from the freezer, defrost in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, checking at 30-second intervals.

Step 8

Enjoy!

Tip: you can use this recipe with a variety of fillings, such as chocolate-hazelnut spread, marshmallow fluff, fruit preserves, etc.