Quick and Easy Healthy Lunch Box Recipes: Wholesome Whole Wheat Peanut Butter & Jelly Pockets
A delicious and nutritious snack for kids and adults alike, these Whole Wheat Peanut Butter & Jelly Pockets are perfect for lunch boxes.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 pockets 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup jelly or jam of choice
- 1/4 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, combine the peanut butter, jelly, milk, honey, and coconut oil.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough out and cut into squares.
- Fill each square with a tablespoon of peanut butter and jelly mixture, fold and seal edges.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Let cool before packing in lunch boxes.
Notes
- These pockets can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute any nut butter or fruit spreads to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Quick and Easy Healthy Lunch Box Recipes, Wholesome Snack Recipe, Whole Wheat Peanut Butter & Jelly Pockets