Honestly, growing up I was a picky eater. But peanut butter and jelly was one meal option I would never pass up.
Same, as myself my own little, picky eater also loves peanut butter and jelly.
But I thought I would try a slightly different variation of this classic favorite for both of us picky eaters.
As right now, my kids are in back-to-school mode after the holiday break a few weeks ago.
When they come home from school, they are back to looking for healthier snack options.
Again though, I have to keep the picky eater in mind though.
See my picky eater also enjoys pudding, as well as granola.
Plus all of these, I happily can find at my local Target.
Therefore, I decided to combine the pudding, granola, peanut butter and jelly to make trifle cups for my kids’ after school snack.
Plus, the former Christmas Cooke Swap group I joined in December for the holidays has decided that they will be running trifle recipes.
So, killing two birds with one stone essentially here.
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Therefore, check out my kid and picky eater tested Peanut Butter and Jelly Trifle Recipe now below…
Peanut Butter and Jelly Pudding Trifle Cups Recipe
A delicious snack for even the pickiest of eaters.
Ingredients
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding
- 6 tablespoons creamy Jif Peanut Butter
- 2 tablespoons Smucker’s Strawberry Jam
- 1½ cups Granola
- 1 cups fresh strawberries, diced
Instructions
- First empty the pudding into a medium bowl and prepare according to the package.
- Then, add the peanut butter and whisk until combined.
- Next, layer ⅛ of the pudding mixture in the bottom of 2 mason jar glasses.
- After, sprinkle 3 tablespoons of granola over the pudding in each glass, followed by ⅛ of the strawberry jam. Plus, repeat the layers, using the remaining ingredients.
- Then,top with diced strawberries for garnish.
- Lastly, serve immediately.
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Jhanis says
OMG, two of my favorites! And these are available in the supermarket across our house! π Looks so good Janine!
Janine says
Yay and so glad you can get both and hope you try soon now, Jhanis!!! π
Tamara says
Delicious! My kids’ favorite. I like peanut butter more than jelly but in this respect, I’d love them equally. Maybe I’m just not a bread person!
Janine says
Our favorite, too and sadly I like bread though more than I should LOL!! π
Seana Turner says
I am a bit of a weirdo in that I never liked peanut butter and jelly… only the peanut butter. I think the idea of a trifle is great for kids, especially because they can help make it and put it (or leave out) the stuff they like!
Janine says
Aw, Seana love your suggestion to have the kids help and make it, as well!! π
AnnMarie John says
Oh my! Madison would just LOVE this. She’s the peanut butter and jelly fanatic in the house and love it any which way she can get it. I may have to give this a try. Thank you!!
Janine says
Madison would get along perfectly with both my girls totally! That said I hope you can try for her soon now π
Nicole Banuelos says
Wow, this looks amazing! Great idea!
Janine says
Thanks so much, Nicole and hope you can try soon!! π
Emily says
This looks like everyone’s child hood dream dessert. Peanut butter & Jelly will forever be one of my very very favorite combos.
Janine says
Thanks Emily and I totally agree about Peanut Butter and Jelly being one of my favorites still, too π
Kenya G. Johnson says
Looks and sounds good! I need some filling ideas for Christopher when he gets home. Happy New Year to Janine!
Janine says
Awesome and so happy you are going to try for Christopher and Happy New Year to you, too Kenya!! π
Nellie says
This sounds delish! My kids are going to love making this treat!
Janine says
Thanks Nellie and so excited that you are going to make with your kids, too. Enjoy!! π
William Holland says
Sorry I’m late I was up in Seattle helping Bev with her job.
I don’t see anything in this recipe I won’t eat, which is saying quite a bit for this picky eater. π
Happy Thursday my friend.
Janine says
Just happy to see you and wish you lived closer as I would totally make for you! Happy Thursday right back at you π
Jen says
This looks amazing Janine! I would eat them, my kids would eat them. I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t. YOU NAILED IT!
Pinned, shared and tweeted this awesomeness. Plans to make it will be very, very soon π
Janine says
Aw, thank you Jen so much for your kind words and all your shares, too. Hope you can try for you and your kids soon soon π
Cynthia says
Wow! I would have never thought to combine those, but ya know, I’d try it! π Huh…maybe even us big kids will like it, too. π
Mmm…I just thought other flavors of pudding might be yummy, too…like strawberry or vanilla. Mmm. Now you’re getting me hungry for dessert and I ate dinner only a little while ago. Hmm. Hehe.
Happy Thursday to ya!
Janine says
I am going to try vanilla with this soon, as well, but I just couldn’t resist chocolate LOL! That said said I hope you can try soon and Happy Thursday right back at you!! π
Leslie says
Oooooh! This looks fantastic! My kids would have to worry about me eating it all up before they come home. Seriously, who doesn’t like peanut butter & jelly? ?
Janine says
Thanks Leslie and I agree that peanut butter and jelly is so where it is at!! π
Christine Carter says
OHMYGOSH I LOVE THIS!! I am seriously going to be making these for my kids. I can’t think of a better combo than that. I’m so excited you shared this recipe, Janine!
Janine says
Aw, thanks Chris for sharing and so glad you are going to try to make soon π
Aunt Gloria says
I love peanut butter and jelly and chocolate pudding….I will try this recipe! Sounds yummy! xxoo
Janine says
Thanks Aunt Gloria and truly so happy you are going to try, too!! xoxo π
ShootingStarsMag says
What a fun idea! I was always a bit of a weird eater, but PB&J has been a thing I will absolutely eat. It’s still something I make for my lunches. hah I love this new idea.
-Lauren
Janine says
Aw, me too in all honesty, Lauren!! π
Bev says
Eve would eat this, and I definitely would as well!
Janine says
Aw, hope you both get to try soon and enjoy, Bev!! π
Patricia says
Yummy!!! My girls would go crazy for this!
Janine says
Aw, hope you can make soon, Patricia for your girls, too!! π
Jerusha - The Disney Chef says
This looks so yummy! And it’s such a creative use of ingredients that are often written off as “boring.” Thanks for the great ideas! – Jerusha, TheDisneyChef.com
Janine says
Thank you Jerusha and so happy to share this recipe with you. Also, not sure how I wasn’t once again following you (as a Disney lover here) and now happily following you!! π
Marilyn Lesniak says
Thank you for sharing at #recipesharingparty! Yumed,pinned,tweeted.
Janine says
Thanks Marilyn π
Marina @ Parental Journey says
This looks so delicious – I think I would eat all by myself π
Janine says
Thanks Marina and hope you can try soon!! π
Rea says
That seriously looks so delicious. Peanut butter and jelly are awesome! And you did such a great job adding some twist to it.
Janine says
Aw, thanks so much Rea and truly was happy to put a fun twist to an old classic here π
Selena, The Rambler says
This is my ABSOLUTE favorite sandwich to eat. Everyday. All Day. My husband and kid. Not so much. Wahhh…they don’t even know what they are missing! i LOVE your photos! They came out super gorg! And I need to put this in my Food Love board on Pinterest to try when I want to make fancy stuff. =)
Janine says
Aw, love how much you love peanut butter and jelly. Plus thank you so much for pinning to your Food Love Board, too π
Candace Playforth says
This is beautiful :). A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is still one of my favorite foods. Such comfort. And to add chocolate just takes it to a whole new level. I’ll definitely have to try this. Thanks Janine!
Janine says
My pleasure, Candace and seriously hope you can indeed try soon now π
Rabia @ The Liebers says
I’m not going to tell you how often Ben sits down at the table, looks at what we’re having, and immediately gets back up to go make himself a PBJ! Ugh!!
Janine says
I know the feeling well. And this one was picky eater tested here though π
Lee Orlian says
Yummy! This is one of those irresistible treats! I prepared a similar recipe with rice cake instead of granola. I like your recipe better and will follow your suggestion! Thank you for sharing!
Janine says
Thanks Lee and may have to try the rice method though soon, too π