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Peanut Butter and Jelly Quesadillas - Fed & Fit

Ooey-gooey and delcious, your kids will be OBSESSED with these grain-free Peanut Butter and Jelly Quesadillas – a fun take on the classic PB&J!

It’s our last kid-friendly recipe installment for the Fed & Fit Lunch Series, and I love the fact that we get to end it with a twist on an old lunchroom staple! Anytime we’re thinking of how to make something exciting and fun, you know we have to go straight to tortillas. We’re from Texas, so if we can turn anything into a quesadilla, you best believe it’s going to happen, friends!

I absolutely love this recipe because it’s fun, quick, and uses one of our most beloved grain and dairy-free convenience foods, Siete Foods Tortillas. If you’ve never cooked with Siete Tortillas, you’re missing out! These are grain and dairy-free, and so much like the real deal, that this native Texan can’t even tell the difference. We eat a lot of breakfast tacos around here, so you know that’s a compliment! They are the perfect vessel for these peanut butter and jelly quesadillas.

One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it’s so simple. With a pack of tortillas, the nut butter of your choice, and a good simple jelly, you’ve got a meal that every kid will love. You can even make this totally nut-free by choosing their Cassava/Coconut tortillas, or their Cassava/Chia Tortillas and subbing Sunbutter, and you’re good to go!

These end up being ooey-gooey and perfectly delicious and filling. I must warn you, much like a typical PB & J, be prepared to have sticky hands and mouths, so you might want to pack a wet wipe for your littles! But let’s be honest, what’s a good peanut butter and jelly Quesadilla without a little delicious mess to go with it?!

Interested in more kid-friendly recipes? Check out our Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, Sloppy Joe Casserole, Cheesy Ham and Noodle Casserole, Peanut Butter Blossoms, Kitchen Sink Cookies, and Strawberry Jam & Cream Pops.

Why You’ll Love This PB&J Recipe

A fun take on the classic PB&J!
Takes just 10 minutes and 3 pantry staples to make 4 servings of this reimagined lunch staple.
Packs up perfectly for school lunches or on-the-go snacks.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Quesadillas Recipe Ingredients

All you need is these 3 pantry staples! Find ingredient notes (including substitutions and swaps) below.

Ingredients for peanut butter and jelly quesadillas sit in bowls on a light grey surface.

Tortillas – we like Siete Foods Tortillas
Sunbutter – or another nut butter of your choice
Jelly – classic grape, strawberry, or any other flavor you like!

A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

How to Make Peanut Butter and Jelly Quesadillas

Here’s how to make a batch of these simple 3-ingredient quesadillas that are sure to please your little ones.

A tortilla is placed into a cast iron skillet on a light grey surface.

Strawberry jam is spread over a tortilla on a white plate on a light grey surface.

Step 1: Heat a griddle or large pan to medium to medium high heat. Warm each tortilla in pan about 15 seconds per side.

Step 2: Let tortillas cool, then apply a layer of nut butter to one tortilla, and a layer of jelly to another.

A quesadilla is made with a second tortilla placed on top of another for peanut butter and jelly quesadillas, sitting on a white plate on a light grey surface.

A peanut butter and jelly quesadilla is cut into quarters on a white plate on a light grey surface.

Step 3: Place the two tortillas together (jelly and nut butter sides combined), and refrigerate til the filling firms up a bit. Repeat instructions for desired amount of quesadillas.

Step 4: When ready, cut into quarters and pack for lunch (best packed with parchment square between each quarter) or serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

Assembly – from some trial and error, we’ve learned that it’s best to refrigerate these quesadillas until firmed, THEN cut them, so you get less gooey spillage.
School lunches – These store really well in a chilled lunchbox — your kids will love them!

How to Serve

After you’ve assembled the quesadillas, chill them, cut, and enjoy!

How to Store

Store the quesadillas in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for a day or two.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sunbutter?

Sunbutter is a creamy and delicious spread made from ground sunflower kernels. Since it’s allergen-free, it’s a great alternative to peanut butter and other nut butters. We like this one!

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