PBJ French Toast
Bring out your inner child with this fun and tasty PBJ French Toast recipe. It will remind you of your favorite sandwich as a kid, but expect it to taste even better than that!

What Is PBJ French Toast?
PBJ French Toast is a breakfast dish that takes traditional French toast to the next level. If you like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, you’ll love this recipe because it includes peanut butter and jelly, along with several other ingredients, such as cinnamon and nutmeg. You can even top it off with some of your favorite fruits, such as bananas, strawberries, and blueberries.
PBJ French Toast Ingredients
Make an incredible PBJ French Toast for breakfast using these important ingredients:
- Bread. You’ll need four slices of bread when following this recipe.
- Heavy Cream. Dip your bread into the heavy cream to prepare it before adding it to the skillet.
- Cinnamon. Give your breakfast treat the perfect flavor using a bit of cinnamon.
- Peanut Butter. Use any kind of peanut butter that you enjoy!
- Jelly. You’ll also need a bit of jelly to add with the peanut butter on the bread.
Along with these ingredients, make sure you have nutmeg, butter, and jelly.

Which type of bread should I use?
While it doesn’t matter what type of bread you use, brioche bread tastes great when used to prepare the PBJ French Toast. If you don’t have it, you can use pound cake, potato bread, or traditional white bread.
Do I need to use a specific brand of peanut butter?
You don’t need to use a specific brand or style of peanut butter. Select your favorite brand and then decide if you’d like to use creamy or crunchy peanut butter in the mix. If you’d like to add a slight crunch to your PBJ French Toast, consider going with the crunchy option.
Which jelly flavor works best with this recipe?
You can use any jelly that you like. It doesn’t matter the flavor or the brand! If you’re not sure which one to pick, both grape and strawberry jelly will taste excellent with the hint of cinnamon and nutmeg used in this recipe. Of course, you can always choose other flavored jellies to switch things up and try something different.
What can I add on top of the PBJ French Toast?
Once you’ve prepared the PBJ French Toast, give it that special touch with a bit of powdered sugar added on top. The powdered sugar adds a slight sweetness that completes the dish. If you don’t want to use powdered sugar on your French toast, you still have plenty of other tasty options. Consider adding some sliced fresh fruit, Nutella, or even a drizzle of maple syrup over your French toast to enhance its flavor even more.

How many people does this recipe serve?
Follow this recipe to have enough food to serve two people. It’s the perfect recipe to use when you’re making a meal for yourself and your significant other. If you need to make this for the family, double this recipe to have enough for at least four servings.
