I am not writing this to say how great I am ~ย I am writing that because if I am supermom, what the heck is going on in other people’s houses?
How about these?
Sounds a little weird, I know…and if you don’t like PB&J, then this might not be for you.ย BUT if you occasionally indulge in kid food, like I do, these are yummmm.
PB&J Krispie treats
1/4 cup butter (half a stick)
10.5 oz. bag mini marshmallows + 1 cup
6 cups rice krispies
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup of jelly (whatever kind you prefer) – I used grape
Spray 8×8 square pan with cooking spray
Melt butter over low heat
Once melted add marshmallows until melted, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Add bag of mini marshmallows, NOT the extra cup.
Mix together
Let cool for approx 2 min.
Add the remaining 1 cup marshmallows and stir to combine.
Now, press 1/2 the krispie mix into the prepared pan.
Tip ~ I spray 1 side of a sheet of wax paper to press the mix down.ย It makes it a little easier.
Spread the peanut butter over the bottom layer of krispies.
Now spread the jelly.
Top with the remaining krispie mix.
Let cool completely and cut into squares.
Don’t know if I would recommend them for dinner, but hey, no judgment…it might just be that kinda night ~
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As a new, first-time mom, it makes me so happy that you confessed your sins on your blog, lol. Between the mommy guilt and the PPD some days it is hard to get out of bed. I have no doubt I will serve cereal and sandwiches for dinner in the future, and it makes me happy to know that I won’t be the only one ๐
cereal AND PB&j mixed?! Yummers!!
oh man you have saved me. my son has OCD and only eats about 5 foods. Can you guess what he eats twice a day 7 days a week. PB &J. I think he would love this.
I am totally convinced that the รขโฌลsalineรขโฌย bag that your IV is attached to when you are in labor is actually a รขโฌลguiltรขโฌย bag. They pump you full of the stuff while you are in labor and it never goes away. You are forever infected.
omigosh these look heavenly! I am whipping up a batch today with my little boy! ๐ Thanks for the idea. I am soo looking forward to working with you on this 'Spring Party' ๐ -Shelley {HowDoesShe.com}
I have literally bookmarked enough of your recipes to flood my tab ๐ But I guess I should thank you for that ๐
I admire the work you do with royal icing and sugar cookies. Maybe one day you can give me some pointers as my royal icing experience wasn't a fantastic one ๐
I know what mommy guilt is and the state of chronic worry/fear something bad may happen or I am screwing up their life. I tell my friends about this and that they are strong enough to handle it b/c it is soooo worth it. No one told me… they just told me the good stuff. So I hear ya there!!
Umm, your blog is CUTE! I will be a follower for sure.
Cheers~Ivy
LOL, what? I'm a supermom! I know what you mean about the guilt. Btw, I wish my kiddos liked cereal or pb&j's but that could be my fault 'cause I never liked them either.
~ingrid
first of all, those look SO delicious. PB&J is my staple of choice!
thanks for the post, you said it way better than I ever could.
I hear ya, it's never easy and you are always second guessing yourself. BUT I have learned to let things go…the house isn't going to be spotless and my kids might play a little more video game time than I like. And if I want to bake cupcakes, the laundry can wait!
Thanks for your words of wisdom. And the PB&J krispies look good!!! Might have to try there. Or maybe just use peanut butter, yum!
Okay…YUM! Just YUM!
I'm so happy I'm not the only one! Thanks for the recipe. My son will LOVE these. He can eat PB&J for every meal, if I let him. ๐
Guilt is not a member of my family. I am grateful for each and everyday that I have with my husband and children. Our maxim: life is a journey not a competition.
Rice Krispies treat look yummy.
Mimi
Well, I am not a mommy yet…but it sounds like I'kll have a lot of guilt to look forward to!!! And I eat cereal for dinner all the time!!!
Thanks for writing this post, I must have needed to hear it today!
I don't know how that guilt gets hammered in, but it's there! And even when you try not to let it in, it's comes creeping up on you. So thanks for the wisdom and yummy recipe and I'll try to forget my 10 month old had pizza last night for dinner and again at breakfast ๐
Betcha – LOL! Great comment and so true!
Girlie,you made me cry! Mommy guilt "rules" my world! Your words do ring true though. Now that I am almost 40 I have finally excepted the truth you write. Thank you for your awesome blog ๐
Yummy on the bars too, I say dinner tomorrow night!!
Betcha ~ I love that response. Great idea.
Thanks everyone for the sweet comments, being a mommy is a work in progress so we should just enjoy every moment!
Oh my goodness these have to be the most incredible rice krispie treats ever!!!!! YUM!!!
Love your post! I made mickey mouse shaped buns for my 4 yr old daughters lunch and was told I was making "all the other moms look bad" I usually respond with this…"we prioritize differently, I choose to make mickey mouse shaped buns instead of doing my laundry or cleaning my kithcen my floor" there's usually no repsonse ๐
Peanut butter and Jelly in rice krispie squares, YES PLEASE!!!
I feel that you get the super mom title when you recognize that life will throw you curve balls and nothing will be perfect but you will make the most of it and just try to have fun while on the ride of life! That is what my mom did, and too me that is what makes you super. Not someone who tried to appear as though they are picture perfect with no flaws or dirty clothes piled 4 feet high in the laundry room!! These look so good I can't wait to try them!
I love your post, it is true the guilt! I feel it all the time, I don't even know why! I am always second guessing and unsure if I am doing the right thing.I am just trying to take one day at the time and do my best! yummy treats, I have to make them soon.
You nailed that one right on the head girl! Mommy guilt is the worst! But, what cool moms we would be if we served those pb&j's for dinner?!?! LOL! They look so yummy!
Sing on SISTAH!!! You are sooo right! And YUM on the krispies!
Isn't that the truth with the guilt. OMG who would have known these little people that come into your lives would have so much control? Every time I doubt myself though. My son comes and tells me that I am the bestess! Yup the bestess! So I then know I am doing something right.
Loved you story! Yes-it's true creative people are often viewed as supermom (and I'm sure you'd die if you did see what goes on at other homes) but we are all human and each mom is able to choose their path! My son will love these pbj treats!
what an awesome idea ๐
Yummy!!! Those look delicious!
I refuse to feel guilty, I figure we all do the best we can with what we have and that just has to be good enough!
Totally with you on the whole "guilt" thing. It doesn't matter which decision you make, there is usually second-guessing, and guilt. And I'm all for PB&J's – this recipe looks yummy!