When I want to have a special lunch, I LOVE to pick up some good sushi. The problem is that my kids will eat it, too, and to be honest, sometimes I don't like to share. :) It's expensive!
I found a little "project" that they love just as much and we're both happy...
Introducing PBJ Sushi!
I found a little "project" that they love just as much and we're both happy...
Introducing PBJ Sushi!
I think they just love smashing bread with a rolling pin...but hey, who wouldn't?!?You can substitute turkey/cheese, hummus, anything you want. Peanut Butter & Jelly just happens to be a favorite around here.
As a side note, we are working out the logistics on a super-fun community service project for our family to do this year (food-related, of course!:)). It should be worked out next week and I can't wait to tell you all about it! We'll be posting our adventures on it throughout the year.PBJ Sushi (or "Kid's Mock Sushi")
Ingredients:
Sliced Bread
Peanut Butter
Jelly
(or, your favorite sandwich fillings. Pepperoni and cheese is another favorite of ours)
Directions:
Lay a slice of bread on a cutting board and let your child roll it flat with a rolling pin or plastic drinking cup. Smashing bread is the best part!!:)
Spread a thin layer of peanut butter and jelly over 2/3 of the bread. You can also cut the crusts off if desired.
Roll it up, starting with the end spread with peanut butter/jelly, and press edges to seal.
Slice with a sharp knife and serve.
Little H couldn't wait for the slicing, she devoured her first roll before I could get my hands on it to slice it up!
24 comments:
That looks delicious. I think Hummus would be yummy.
PB & J sushi...that is brilliant! I think my husband would love this the next time I buy sushi!
My kids will love these!
SO cute!! Susy may wind up with those in her lunch one of these days :)
This is just too cute!! Love it!
I really enjoyed your post on Meal Makeover Moms!!
What a fabulous idea. Thanks so much for sharing. I can not wait to let my kiddos try this!
That's so cute! I love any twist on the good ol' standby PBJ!
Brilliant!!!!!! Absolutely brilliant. We just took a sushi picnic in the park today--- boy does that get expensive. My kids would like this just as much... then mama can eat all the real stuff. :):)
So cute! I am totally going to try this with the kids.
You have sooo many great ideas!!! Thanks for sharing.
My family and I are in Japan right now. These would be perfect for my picky little eaters to take to their Japanese preschool on box lunch day! Thanks for the idea!
I think this is the cutest idea EVER!!!
Im gonna do it for my son's next lunch. I think he will just freak and be SO excited!!!
Thanks for the great idea...can't wait to try it! :)
We made some of these for lunch today. We used turkey and cream cheese. The kids had fun and I even got my husband to help.
That is so cool! How would anyone not like sushi like that. Perfect for sushi novice and universally appealing. The best part is that it's looks so easy to make. Thank you for sharing.
Soooo cute! I am making these for my daughters lunches on Wednesday!!
Cute cute.. with their Bento boxes... awesome!
Those are so cute! Oh how I wish my kids ate peanut butter!
SUPER cute, and what a great idea! I will have to give these a try for sure! Your little H looks a lot like I did when I was a little girl! Blonde straight/whispy hair...
I started making this last year for my son's lunch, using turkey and cheese. I usually secure them with tooth picks so they don't fall apart when the lunch box gets thrown around at school. Great idea use PBJ!
Lisa @ joyincooking.blogspot.com
nice
What a cute idea. I love it!
Visiting for the SiTS ShareFest, You are amazing!! PBJ sushi, brillant. Scary Fudge and your halloween buffet, Wow! Just Wow! Thanks so much for sharing.
"Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest"
Wow that just looks Delicious!!! I love the Idea too! Jujube eats all my sushi and wakes me up at 5 to make her some so its nice to have another option!
lunch was seriously getting boring, then I happened upon your site and my girls and I have had a TON of fun trying out all the different recipes. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas with those of that are lost in the kitchen!
So... you would prefer to give your kid Peanut butter and jelly on sliced bread instead of healthy, nutruitious sushi? I guess it is just me, but I would just pick up a cheaper sushi roll for my kid b/c it is sure to be way healthier than pb&j... It's great that your kids like sushi. Embrace that.
That is a very good point! Sushi is so much better for you than a PBJ! Let me say that my kids get sushi quite often (a couple times a month) but since it's something I really love to eat, I can't afford to feed it to them every time I get it.
Also, they ASK all the time for the "PBJ Sushi"--it's a quick and fun lunch for them that they love. If you use whole grain breads and reduced sugar or homemade jam, it's not so bad. :)
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