Grilled PB&J

Name: Grilled PB&J
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup egg substitute; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter; 4 teaspoons raspberry jam; 4 slices light whole wheat bread

Sandi Tuttle of Hayward, Wisconsin enjoys peanut butter and jelly sandwiches so much, she turned them into a yummy breakfast treat reminiscent of stuffed French toast. She sometimes bakes them in the oven, but cooking them in a skillet is quicker.

Ingredients

1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter
4 teaspoons raspberry jam
4 slices light whole wheat bread

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the egg substitute, vanilla and cinnamon. Spread peanut butter and jam over two slices of bread; top with remaining bread. Brush sandwiches with egg substitute mixture.
In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook sandwiches over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 279 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 7g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Grilled PB&J in Quick Cooking January/February 2005