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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast

    Published: Mar 16, 2024 · Modified: May 11, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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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!

    Ingredients to make pb&j french toast on the table before mixing.
    • 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.

    Egg and milk in a small bowl.

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

    A sandwich placed in the egg mixture.

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

    French toast pbj cooking in a skillet.

    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.

    Video

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    More Delicious French Toast Recipes

    Do you like French toast for breakfast? Here are some recipes you may also like to try

    • Pumpkin Spice French Toast
    • Two pieces of fruity pebbles french toast on a white plate with whipped cream.
      Air Fryer Fruity Pebble French Toast
    • Chocolate French Toast
    • Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Recipe

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches cut in half and stacked four high.

    Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast

    Karin and Ken
    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.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 374 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 slices white bread
    • ¼ cup peanut butter
    • ¼ cup strawberry jam
    • ¾ cup whole milk
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Instructions
     

    • Spread peanut butter over half the slices of bread and strawberry jam over the other 4 slices. Sandwich the slices together to form 4 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
    • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla until homogenous.
    • Coat a large pan or skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat it for a minute over medium-high heat.
    • Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture and then transfer the sandwich to the pan.
    • Cook your french toast for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
    • Serve and enjoy!

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    Notes

    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 385mgPotassium: 288mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 277IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 3mg
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