PB&S (Peanut Butter and Strawberries)- The sandwich revolution

Okay, so maybe it's not a sandwich revolution but it sounded so snazzy.  At least it did in my head, at 4am this morning.  If it's not so snazzy to you, I apologize and ask that you move on and forget about the title.

This is a simple sandwich that my husband has really latched onto for an easy breakfast on the go.  He has never been a PB&J sandwich person which has been a little frustrating when he needs a quick and easy breakfast on the go.  He saw a guy at work who had this sandwich thought it sounded good so I made him one.  He loved it!

I love that it is a healthier alternative to the standard jelly which is generally chock full of sugar.  And my kids have never been big fans of jelly.  They like their sandwiches straight up peanut butter.  Not a bad thing but throwing fruit on it is much better.  I do a similar thing with my bagels.  Cream cheese with sliced strawberries on top.  It's pretty amazing and is a good way to put a smile on my face in the morning, or afternoon, or snack, or dinner...I really like bagels and cream cheese.  Just saying.

PB&S (Peanut butter and strawberries) Sandwich

Whole wheat bread
Peanut butter
Strawberries

I have found the best way to assemble the sandwich is to do a thin layer on each half of the sandwich rather than one thick layer.  It helps the strawberries stay put better.  Slice the strawberries thicker, I usually cut mine in thirds, because they stand out better that way.

Enjoy!

Fabulous Friday- No Bake Granola Bars

I didn't want to pay through the nose for some granola bars to take with us on a trip so I searched through my Pinterest to find a recipe I had everything for already.  This recipe fit the bill and I loved that it was a no-bake recipe.  It meant they were ready even faster.  They almost didn't make it out of the pan because they were that good.  I love the ability to make a lot of different kind of granola bars without having to make lots of different batches.  I ended up making smores, chocolate chip, white chocolate cranberry, and butterscotch flavors and they all were awesome.  This recipe uses really basic ingredients that I always have on hand which means it will be a staple in my house.  The original creator gives lots of other mix in options and I would love to hear any other ideas you all have.

No-Bake Granola Bars from Made From Pinterest

Fabulous Friday- No Bake Energy Bites

It's been a long week and I am so glad that it is Friday!  Boy did I need a weekend.  But my week was made a little better when I found out that my Disney Felt Potato Heads had been featured over at Artsy Fartsy Mama.  That totally made my week!  Hop on over and check out the other bloggers featured.  

My little family has a busy weekend ahead of us spending time with family and friends.  I hope you also have some fun things planned over the weekend!

These were a huge hit on our little family vacation we had with my in-laws at Disneyland.  These have been a popular staple in my house for a while now.  They are absolutely delicious and I love how my kids think of these as treats.  They are made of simple ingredients mixed together to make something awesome.  They kind of remind me of no bake cookies but a little less sweet which I am a fan of.  They got a little smashed after being in a backpack all day but they held up very well.  The perfect little pick me up to help carry us through a long day at Disney.

No Bake Energy Bites by Smashed Peas and Carrots