This Peanut Butter Jelly Snack Bread is a fun and tasty treat! It combines the flavors of peanut butter and jelly in a soft, sweet bread. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, your family will love this simple recipe.
## Why Make This Recipe
- It’s easy to make and perfect for all skill levels.
- This bread is a delicious blend of flavors that kids and adults will enjoy.
- It’s great for breakfast or a snack any time of day.
- You can customize it with your favorite jams or fruits.
## How to Make Peanut Butter Jelly Snack Bread
Making this bread involves mixing a few simple ingredients and baking them together. You will prepare a sweet batter and swirl in some strawberry jam. Then, you bake it until it’s golden brown and delicious.
## Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- ½ cup strawberry jam
## Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and, if desired, line with a sheet of parchment paper along the bottom and up the two longest sides so you can easily lift the bread from the pan after it’s baked. To make the peanut streusel, mix the brown sugar, flour and peanuts in a small bowl. Add the melted butter and mix until combined and crumbly. Place in the fridge while you prepare the bread.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, milk, eggs and peanut butter until combined. Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Using a rubber spatula to mix together until just combined, then mix in the chopped strawberries. Dollop strawberry jam over the batter in the bowl. Fold the jam into the batter a few times using a rubber spatula, just enough to create swirls.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer. If desired, add some extra chopped strawberries to the top. Remove the streusel from the fridge and use your hands or a fork to break it up, then sprinkle over the top of the batter. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean or with just a few moist crumbs (not raw batter). I like to loosely cover the bread with parchment paper or aluminum foil halfway through to prevent heavy browning on top. When finished baking, remove from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool for 1 hour in the pan. After this point, you can slice the bread, but it may not slice neatly while still warm. I like to let the bread finish cooling directly on the wire rack before slicing. Enjoy the bread as is or with butter, peanut butter and/or jelly!
## How to Serve Peanut Butter Jelly Snack Bread
- Serve it plain for a simple treat.
- Spread extra peanut butter or jelly on top for added flavor.
- Enjoy with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.
## How to Store Peanut Butter Jelly Snack Bread
To store the bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Keep it at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can also keep it in the fridge for up to a week. To reheat, warm slices in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.
## Tips to Make Peanut Butter Jelly Snack Bread
- Make sure your butter is melted but not too hot when combining.
- Do not overmix the batter; mixing just until combined helps keep it soft.
- Try using different fruits like blueberries or raspberries instead of strawberries.
- For a nutty flavor, you can add more crushed peanuts on top before baking.
## Variations
- Substitute almond butter for peanut butter for a different taste.
- Use grape jam instead of strawberry for a classic flavor.
- Add chocolate chips for a sweet twist!
## FAQs
- Can I freeze this bread? Yes, you can freeze it for 2-3 months. Wrap it well to prevent freezer burn.
- How do I know when the bread is done? Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Can I use other types of flour? Yes, you can try whole wheat flour or almond flour for a different texture.
Peanut Butter Jelly Snack Bread
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and, if desired, line with parchment paper along the bottom and up the two longest sides.
- To make the peanut streusel, mix the brown sugar, flour and crushed peanuts in a small bowl. Add the melted butter and mix until combined and crumbly. Place in the fridge while you prepare the bread.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, milk, eggs and peanut butter until combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Mix together until just combined, then mix in the chopped strawberries.
- Dollop strawberry jam over the batter in the bowl. Fold the jam into the batter a few times using a rubber spatula, just enough to create swirls.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer. Optionally, add extra chopped strawberries on top.
- Remove the streusel from the fridge, break it up, and sprinkle over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Loosely cover the bread with parchment paper or aluminum foil halfway through to prevent heavy browning on top.
- When finished baking, remove from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool for 1 hour in the pan.
- For best results, let the bread finish cooling directly on the wire rack before slicing.
