Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast

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This Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast is a twist on a nostalgic recipe. The fruity jam pairs wonderfully with the peanut butter and is cooked to golden brown perfection.

A stack of peanut butter french toast cut in half and stacked upt o show insides.

French toast is a versatile food that can be enjoyed in so many different ways. Peanut butter and jelly is a classic combination that goes really well with French toast.

The egg mixture makes the outside of the sandwich brown and crispy. Top it with maple syrup and you have a winning breakfast everyone will love. It’s sweet, and tart, and you get a touch of salt from the peanut butter!

For more ways to use the peanut butter and jelly combination besides a regular sandwich, try Peanut Butter and Jelly Graham Cracker Sandwiches or Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream.

Why You’ll Love This PB & J French Toast Recipe

Easy to make: This is a super simple recipe for French toast with peanut butter and jelly that requires minimal effort.
Budget-friendly: If you make a lot of PB&J sandwiches, it’s likely you will already have all of the ingredients on hand. Plus, they’re very inexpensive if you don’t!
Breakfast or dessert: Enjoy this peanut butter jelly french toast for a tasty breakfast or turn it into a decadent dessert.

Ingredients

All it takes is 6 ingredients to achieve the tastiest peanut butter french toast. Take a look at the recipe card below for more details and exact measurements!

White bread: Use your favorite brand of white bread. Wheat bread will work as well.
Peanut butter: Any variety of creamy peanut butter is great. You can also use crunchy for some texture.
Strawberry jam: I like to use strawberry jam because it has real chunks of strawberries. Swap for strawberry jelly if you want a smoother consistency.
Whole milk: Any kind of milk will work, I chose whole. Try plant-based milk if you prefer.
Eggs: The egg mixture is crucial for making the best French toast.
Vanilla: I enjoy the flavor of pure vanilla extract in the batter. It can be skipped or swapped for imitation if it’s what you have on hand.

Variations

Fresh fruit: Add banana slices, strawberry slices, or any other kind of fresh fruit to the middle of the PBJ french toast for texture and sweetness.
Chocolate: Trade out the peanut butter for chocolate hazelnut spread or add it in addition to it.
Maple bacon: Drizzle maple syrup and add strips of crispy bacon to the middle of the French toast for a salty twist.
Go Nuts: Add your favorite chopped nuts like peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, or walnuts to give it an added crunch.

How to Make Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast

Here are the instructions on how to make French toast with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Bread on a plate and one slice topped with peanut butter and another with jelly.

Step 1: Spread peanut butter and jelly. Spread a layer of peanut butter on 4 slices of bread and a layer of jam on the other slices. Combine to make 4 PB&J sandwiches.

Step 2: Make egg mixture. Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 3: Dip the sandwiches. Carefully coat the sandwiches in the egg wash and transfer them to the hot pan.

Step 4: Cook. Place each sandwich in your preheated and sprayed skillet for about 2 minutes per side.

Step 5: Serve. Enjoy with syrup or your favorite toppings.

⭐️ Hint: You can use butter or a little bit of oil in place of the cooking spray to prevent the PBJ french toast from sticking to the skillet.

If you love the flavors of peanut butter and jelly, you may also enjoy these peanut butter and jelly graham cracker sandwiches.

A peanut butter and jelly french toast on a plate sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds or gently warm over medium heat on the stovetop. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or bag. Thaw them out before reheating.

Serving Suggestions

Here are some ideas of what to serve with this peanut butter jelly French toast.

Why use classic syrup when you can enjoy this PB and J french toast with Butter Pecan Syrup instead?
A sweet and tasty topping for this recipe is Air Fryer Apples. It would be great warm over the french toast.
Make this PB&J french toast into an indulgent dessert by topping it with a scoop of Rhubarb Ice Cream or Hot Chocolate Ice Cream.
Top with whipped cream, fresh fruit, chopped nuts, or even a dusting of powdered sugar.

Peanut butter french toast on a plate cut in half with two halves facing cut side up to show inside.

Tips

Don’t dip too early. Be sure the pan is nice and hot before you dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture. If it sits too long the bread will become soggy.
Try Texas toast. White bread works great but if you want a stronger bread, thick Texas toast is a wonderful substitute.
Experiment with jam flavors. Use any flavor of jam such as raspberry or mixed berry in place of strawberry. Preserves can be used, too.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use a different nut butter?

Yes, of course. If you have a peanut allergy, try this recipe with almond butter or sunflower butter. It’s just as delicious.

Can I use brioche?

Absolutely. Any type of bread can be used, I just kept it classic with plain white bread. I even enjoy cinnamon raisin bread as well.

Can I make it ahead of time?

Yes! You can prepare the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to cook. I recommend not longer than overnight if possible.

A close up of pbj french toast cut in half and facing up to show the inside.

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