Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Makeover
1 tablespoon instant oatmeal
3 tablespoons nonfat milk
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon natural unsalted peanut butter
¼ cup chopped fresh berries, chopped
2 teaspoons all-fruit spread
2 slices multigrain or whole-wheat bread
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the oatmeal, milk and salt. Microwave on high for 1 minute, or until boiling. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then stir in the peanut butter.
In another small bowl, stir together the berries and fruit spread.
Spread the peanut butter-oat mixture on one slice of bread and the fruit mixture over it. Top with the second slice of bread.
Serves one.
Nutrition values per serving: 270 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated), 42 g carbohydrates, 10 g fiber, 11 g protein, 0 cholesterol, 420 mg sodium.
Alison Ladman for The Associated Press