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Peanut Butter Sandwich Ideas

By Laura Fuentes Updated Aug 13, 2026

5 from 4 votes

Let these peanut butter sandwich ideas keep you inspired to make epic school lunches with a jar of peanut butter and sliced bread.

Below, you’ll see just how easy it is to make these simple ingredients taste like a million bucks, and each recipe is just as easy to assemble as the classic PB & J sandwich.

an image collage of eight peanut butter sandwich ideas

In this video, I share 3 PB&J favorites and you’ll find lots more in the list below.

Fun Peanut Butter Sandwich Recipes

Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
5 from 29 votes
All the sweet and savory flavors of a PB & J in between 2 slices of crisp, buttery bread.
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Roll-Ups
5 from 20 votes
This one is perfect for small kids or anyone who loves finger food for lunch.
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two skewers of sandwich rolls with peanut butter and nutella
Peanut Butter Nutella Sandwich Sushi
5 from 30 votes
Because the chocolate and peanut butter combo tastes better rolled up and sliced into sushi.
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Easy Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich
5 from 19 votes
A combination you'll crave again and again. You can also make this with crunchy peanut butter!
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Fluffernutter sandwich
Fluffernutter Sandwich
5 from 8 votes
The nostalgic Fluffernutter sandwich is still as good as they claim: delicious marshmallow fluff and peanut butter sandwiched between two slices of soft bread.
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cheese and peanut butter grilled sandwich
PB&J Grilled Cheese
5 from 10 votes
Two favorite sandwiches collide into one epic PB&J grilled cheese!
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a bagel sandwich with peanut butter and jelly
PB&J Bagel Sandwich
5 from 5 votes
The classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich in a bagel for a more filling and delicious lunch.
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Grilled Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich
5 from 20 votes
The peanut butter melts over the sliced banana and tastes like heaven between grilled bread.
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peanut butter pickle sandwich
Peanut Butter Pickle Sandwich
5 from 12 votes
This peanut butter and pickles sandwich might raise an eyebrow (or two) but this interesting combination will surprise you with how good it actually is!
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a stack of 3 uncrustables filled with peanut butter and jelly
Easy Homemade Uncrustables (Freezeable!)
4.99 from 69 votes
Before you grab the frozen uncrustables from the freezer aisle, check out how to make your own at home!
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peanut butter bacon sandwich
Peanut Butter Banana Bacon Sandwich
5 from 8 votes
See why this was Elvis Presley's Favorite sandwich and satisfy your cravings with this epic Peanut Butter Bacon and Banana Sandwich.
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strawberry peanut butter sandwich
Strawberry Peanut Butter Sandwich
5 from 7 votes
Swap the jelly for fresh fruit and up your PB&J game with this epic peanut butter and strawberry sandwich for lunch!
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Fun & Simple Dinosaur Sandwiches
5 from 21 votes
The dinosaur shape makes this classic combo taste even better!
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Healthy Peanut Butter Apple Sandwich
5 from 21 votes
One of your favorite snack combos turned into a sandwich!
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Watch this video to see that grilled peanut butter sandwich come together!

Pack them with these apple slices with peanut butter.

Best Peanut Butter Sandwich Combinations

There’s no shortage of ingredients to pair with peanut butter, but for starters, here’s a list of ideas you’ll want to make next:

  • Peanut butter and fresh strawberries
  • Peanut butter and shredded cheese, then grilled.
  • The Elvis- peanut butter, sliced banana, and crispy bacon. Grilled for bonus points.
  • Peanut butter, sliced apple, cinnamon, and raisins.
  • Peanut butter, sliced apple, and shredded cheese, then grilled.
  • Peanut butter, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows, then grilled.
  • Peanut butter and pepper jelly.
  • Peanut butter and bacon jam – for real!
  • Peanut butter and granola with fresh berries.

Which of these epic peanut butter sandwiches will you pack for school lunches first?

by Laura Fuentes
onOctober 26, 2022

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  1. Pete B says

    August 12, 2026 at 7:34 am

    5 stars
    Peanut butter, honey, banana and jelly on whole wheat…mmm, so good.

    Reply
  2. Peter says

    October 10, 2023 at 11:57 pm

    5 stars
    Peanut butter and molasses

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    • Laura Fuentes says

      October 28, 2023 at 11:20 am

      Wow. this sounds delicious. I might have to try it!

      Reply
  3. js says

    July 07, 2023 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    Toasted PB sandwich with thinly-sliced dill pickles, the ultimate!

    Reply
  4. Russ Gonsalves says

    January 27, 2023 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Fluff

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