Depending on how picky your kid because my child only wants it warm not brown, but whatever! Once the tortilla begins to brown, flip one side on the other for the quesadilla. Warm each tortilla in pan about 15 seconds per side. I add fresh fruit on top as well. In the mood for peanut butter and jelly but want something warm? You can add butter and melt it if you want. You can serve the quesadilla cold or heat it for about 3 minutes per side. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Instructions. For this post, we used Extra Crunchy to add more texture and crunch to the quesadillas. https://www.akronohiomoms.com/recipe/peanut-butter-quesadillas I started making these for my kids a while ago and they love it. To make Peanut Butter and Jelly Quesadillas into a dessert, just add a little whipped cream or even drizzle a little Strawberry or Chocolate topping. Spread peanut butter on one side of the tortilla, top it with jelly and fold in half. Peanut Butter and Jelly Quesadillas Recipe, I use Smucker's Strawberry Reduced Sugar Spread, Spread peanut butter on half of the tortilla and fruit spread on the other half, Warm skillet over medium heat, spray with nonstick spray or melt butter, Cook the tortilla open face for a few minutes, until the tortilla begins to brown, Serve by cutting into triangle slices, if desired, You may also top with fruit slices and whipped cream, Social Followers (We Never Purchase Followers), Smucker’s Strawberry Reduced Sugar Spread, How to Add Peanut Butter Flavor to Any Recipe. In the skillet, place folded tortilla and heat 2 minutes on each side until lightly brown. Check out other delicious peanut butter recipes on the Jif website. This is a sponsored post for Jif, all opinions are my own. Okay, there is no cheese in this version of the quesadilla. This post is part of our 9 Extraordinary Ways to Enjoy Peanut Butter series, check back for more recipes in this series including: Two-Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter “Ice Cream” Recipe. You could even add the fruit on the inside of the tortilla while it is cooking, bananas taste yummy this way and so do strawberries. So be creative and spice things up we make Peanut Butter & Jelly quesadilla, though it doesn’t have cheese but you know what I mean. My oldest loves to add banana slices and honey to his. How about Peanut Butter and Jelly Quesadillas? Please read my Disclosure and Privacy policies. Most of you know that my kids are both Type 1 Diabetics. Spread peanut butter on one half of the tortilla and jelly on the other. Heat a skillet over medium. © 2020 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved, Kimchi Mini Quesadilla Bowls with Hot Pepper Crema. We didn’t for this recipe. It is a new way to enjoy the classic combination. After you spread the peanut butter, add a fruit spread of your choice. Fat-free yogurt or Greek yogurt - optional. This is what I like about this pb&j on tortilla because my kids (and adults alike) will make it differently and you will learn why. This recipe for Peanut Butter and Jelly Quesadillas is remarkably less. For this peanut butter & jelly quesadilla, we used Smucker’s Strawberry Jam and Jif Creamy Peanut Butter and the good news what if you are heading to your local Target store you will be able to find a great deal. The following two tabs change content below. When looking for ways to make your children eat finding creative ways will help. Hi I’m Cindy. No nutrition information available for this recipe. Sharing the lives of Akron families through the viewpoint of Summit County Moms wholly invested in their children. […] Peanut Butter & Jelly Quesadilla from My Stay At Home Adventures […]. This is a fun recipe to let your kids help with, it’s actually easier than traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwiches because it is easier to spread on a tortilla than bread. I find that the strawberry flavor taste best when warmed. Cook on a hot griddle for a few minutes until toasted, … If you are tired of the same peanut butter and jelly sandwich and are looking for something different and exciting, then we got you cover here. Add bananas or whatever fruit you desire inside the quesadilla. In the skillet, place folded tortilla and heat 2 minutes on each side until lightly brown. This post may contain affiliate links which might earn us money. Fold over to sandwich it. My family enjoys peanut butter & Jelly, but they do get tired of the same boring pb&j sandwich. Heat a griddle or large pan to medium to medium high heat. Before my kids were diagnosed, I had no idea how many carbs a typical PB&J sandwich contains – try nearly 60! I am always looking for new foods that are lower in carbohydrates for them. I melt a little butter in the skillet but you can use a non-stick spray. We use burrito size flour tortillas, the one pictured below is actually low carb and gluten-free as well. I prefer to keep fruit cool on top most of the time. Get social with Jif on Facebook and Twitter. 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