Grilled Chocolate Peanut Butter and Strawberry Sandwich

July 22, 2016 by Jenni 2,042 Comments

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, in collaboration with Brownberry® Bread. The opinions expressed in this post, and my creation of my grilled chocolate peanut butter strawberry sandwich, are my own and do not reflect the opinions of Brownberry® Bread.

Grilled Chocolate Peanut Butter Strawberry Sandwich

I get all googly-eyed over a really REALLY good sandwich, don’t you?

I know that most sandwiches are more on the savory side – so today I decided to go the opposite direction and make a sweet one — and boy, is it sweet! This grilled chocolate peanut butter strawberry sandwich is so rich and gooey!

You literally can’t sit still and eat it at the same time. The only downside is that you might have oozing chocolate running down your hand, but hey…I don’t have a problem with that! Do you?!

Ingredients:

sliced bread (we use Brownberry® Bread OatNut)
1-2 tablespoons chocolate or chocolate hazelnut spread (like Nutella, or Hershey’s)
1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
sliced strawberries
softened butter

Instructions:

Butter one side of a slice of bread, and lay buttered side down in a skillet on med/med high heat.

Spread chocolate spread on side of bread facing up.

Layer sliced strawberries on top of chocolate.

Quickly spread peanut butter on one side of 2nd slice of bread, and lay peanut butter side down on top of the strawberries.

Quickly spread butter on the top of the bread, facing up.

Once the first side is browned, carefully flip over with a spatula to brown the other side.

Let it ooze and goo, and enjoy with a large glass of milk!

Grilled Chocolate Peanut Butter and Strawberry Sandwich

Author: Jenni

Ingredients

sliced bread (we use Brownberry® Bread OatNut)
1-2 tablespoons chocolate or chocolate hazelnut spread (like Nutella, or Hershey’s)
1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
sliced strawberries
softened butter

Instructions

Butter one side of a slice of bread, and lay buttered side down in a skillet on med/med high heat.
Spread chocolate spread on side of bread facing up.
Layer sliced strawberries on top of chocolate.
Quickly spread peanut butter on one side of 2nd slice of bread, and lay peanut butter side down on top of the strawberries.
Quickly spread butter on the top of the bread, facing up.
Once the first side is browned, carefully flip over with a spatula to brown the other side.

Information about Brownberry® products:

All of Brownberry® Whole Grains Sliced Breads and Brownberry® Sandwich Thins® Rolls contain/are:

2 to 5 grams of fiber per slice or thin
Zero grams of Trans Fat
No High Fructose Corn Syrup
A cholesterol free food

The Brownberry® Healthfull® bread varieties contain/are:

Made with 100% whole grains
Good source of fiber
80 calories per serving
No High Fructose Corn Syrup
Heart healthy*
Zero grams of Trans Fat

Health authorities recommend munching on 25-38 grams of fiber^[1] and 48 grams of whole grains per day^[2], much of which may come from whole grain products like Brownberry® Whole Grains Sliced Breads or Brownberry® Sandwich Thins® Rolls varieties.

If you’re not sure of how many grams of whole grains you are getting, look for the Whole Grain Stamp found on all of Brownberry® Whole Grains Sliced Breads and Brownberry® Sandwich Thins® Rolls.

* Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and as low as possible in trans fat, may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

*Availability: Brownberry® bread is available in the Midwestern U.S. It can be found in the Eastern U.S. as Arnold® bread and in the Western U.S. as Oroweat® bread.

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Thanks for stopping by, and please let us know what you think of our gooey grilled chocolate peanut butter strawberry sandwich! We’d love to know!!

Grilled Smores Sandwich – Creating Happy Family Moments

April 28, 2016 by Jenni 282 Comments

This post was sponsored by Hello Happy. Hello Hershey’s. as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central.

Grilled Smores Sandwich

Did you know that even the smallest thing can create a chain reaction of happiness? We all love to make our family happy, and it doesn’t really take too much – especially if it’s just a grilled Smores sandwich! Do these things make you happy?

a morning hug and a kiss
a surprise “I love you” text or lunchbox note
making the family’s favorite treat

Those are just a few things that instantly come to my mind…small things that make me happy.

Nothing suits a belly better than a grilled Smores sandwich! Ever had one?

Buttery on the outside, and full of ooey gooey chocolaty and marshmallowy goodness on the inside.

Mercy.

You won’t believe how easy these are to make, here’s what you need…

Grilled Smores Sandwich Ingredients:

1 tsp. of softened butter
2 slices sandwich bread (wheat or white)
1 HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bar (or substitute with HERSHEY’S Chocolate Spreads)
1 graham cracker sheet
4 marshmallows, cut in half horizontally

Grilled Smores Sandwich Directions:

Butter one slice of bread with half the butter. Place buttered side down in a cold skillet.
Break chocolate bar into sections and evenly place them on the unbuttered side of bread.
Layer with graham cracker, breaking to fit.
Top with marshmallow halves.
Butter one side of second piece of bread, and lay down buttered side up.
Heat over medium/low heat, until bottom of sandwich is golden brown. VERY VERY carefully flip the sandwich, and heat until the bottom is golden brown on that side as well. Remove from the skillet, cut and serve.

What are your happy moments throughout the day?

I’d love to know what little things make you happy! Maybe it can give me and everyone else a little more insight!

I’m really pumped to be working with HERSHEY’S on this Hello Happy Moments campaign. The idea behind it is to make us think about how to create happy moments – even in places or at times where we’re not usually happy, like during our morning commute, at work, or when our weekend plans have been rained out.

Check out this video. I bet you’ll cry, just like I did – so grab a tissue!

Blowing dandelions and makin’ wishes. ?????

A photo posted by Jenni Eaves (@sweetpennies) on Apr 19, 2016 at 12:25pm PDT

9 Fun and Easy Ways to Spark Happy Family Moments:

blow dandelions, and make wishes!
have a family bake day
have a family dance off
surprise tea party or picnic
water balloon fight
weird family science experiment (something gross and gooey!)
pitch a tent in the backyard and roast S’Mores
family karaoke night
catch lightning bugs in a jar

Another fun family moment that’s coming up is “Take Your Kids to Work Day”. Although this day is officially set for April 28th, it can really be celebrated any day. It’s a great time to spark some fun, happy moments and for parents to show off their careers to inspire their kids to be whatever they want to be.

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HERSHEY’S Spreads in Chocolate – one container
HERSHEY’S Cocoa – one container
HERSHEY’S KISSES – one bag
HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Chips – one bag
HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars – two bars
Bag of Marshmallows
Box of Graham Crackers

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Buffalo Chicken Club Sandwich + Brownberry Bread Prize Pack Giveaway (Including $25 Visa GC) ends 8/5

July 31, 2015 by Jenni 998 Comments

Disclosure: The coupons for product redemption, information, and gift card have been provided by Brownberry® Bread so that I could try the product and share my thoughts and information about Brownberry®, including our yummy take on a Buffalo Chicken Club Sandwich! The opinions expressed in this post are my own and do not reflect the opinions of Brownberry® Bread.

Buffalo Chicken Club Sandwich

Hey peeps! Where are all my sandwich lovin’ friends?! Nothing better than a good ole’ club sandwich, right? I kinda have a “thing” for them, always have.

All hail, the club sandwich — and the bacon that’s on it!

So, Brownberry sent me some coupons to try out some of their bread and I snagged a loaf of the Brownberry Nutty Almond bread. OMGee — it’s SO good! The first thing I did was make a buffalo chicken club sandwich. It was so yum, I can’t even stand it!! Mmm. Mmmm. Mmmmmm.

Here’s what you need:

Buffalo Chicken deli lunchmeat (we get shaved)
Lettuce leaves
sliced tomato
3-4 pieces of bacon, fried till crispy
mayo
2 slices Brownberry Bread, Nutty Almond

Here’s what you do:

Spready mayo on both pieces of bread.
Start building your sandwich with the lettuce leaves first.
Then add a nice pile of buffalo chicken deli meat.
Add 2 slices of tomato, and more lettuce leaves.
Top with bacon and then place your top piece of bread.
Slice into 4ths with a sharp knife, and enjoy!

Here’s a little more info. about Brownberry Bread! Keep reading below for information about the Brownberry Bread America’s Better Sandwich Contest AND a fun reader giveaway!! Woohoo!

Need to know info.

All of Brownberry® Whole Grain Sliced Breads and Brownberry® Sandwich Thins® Rolls contain/are:

o 3 to 4 grams of fiber per slice or thin

o Zero grams of Trans Fat

o No High Fructose Corn Syrup

o Cholesterol free

The newly launched Brownberry® Healthfull® bread varieties contain/are:

o Made with 100% whole grains

o Good source of fiber

o 80 calories per serving

o No High Fructose Corn Syrup

o Heart healthy

o Zero grams of Trans Fat

America’s Better Sandwich Contest:

Brownberry® Bread is excited to launch the second annual “America’s Better Sandwich” Contest! The winner will win a grand prize of $25,000! Entrants should make sure that their better sandwich recipes include any of the Brownberry Whole Grain Sliced Breads, including the new Healthfull bread varieties, or any of the Brownberry Sandwich Thins Rolls varieties. If I entered, I’d totally enter my buffalo chicken club sandwich!!

This year’s contest includes five (5) exciting sandwich categories including:

“Creative Classics” (nutritious spins on sandwich creations that have stood the test of time, such as grandma’s club sandwich, BLT or other old-time favorites)

“Fueling Good” (these sandwiches should incorporate ingredients that help boost your energy such as healthful fats, protein, fiber and iron)

“Open-Face Artistry” (sandwiches are works of art for the world to see, and these snacks and meals announce their ingredients—like sharp cheddar or tasty tuna— sans second slice, highlighting bold colors and textures)

“Breakfast in Bread” (these sandwiches, featuring nutritious breakfast favorites like eggs and yogurt, invoke images of cozy mornings in bed or boisterous brunches with friends)

“Love, Healthfully” (celebrate our new Healthfull® Breads with innovative recipes that play off nuanced, foodie-approved ingredients like honey, flax and sunflower seeds)

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One lucky reader will win a Brownberry Prize Pack. I am responsible for this giveaway, however, Brownberry is providing the prize. US residents, age 18 or older only. Giveaway ends 8/5/2015 at 11:59pm EST. The prize package will include the following:

– $25 Visa gift card
– One coupon, valid for $5.00 off the purchase of any Brownberry® Whole Grain Sliced Bread of choice
– One coupon, valid for $5.00 off the purchase of any Brownberry® Sandwich Thins® Rolls of choice
– One coupon, each valid for $5.00 off the purchase of any Brownberry® Healthfull® Bread of choice

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7 Healthy Sandwich Spreads – Great Substitutes for Mayo

February 16, 2015 by Jenni 1,317 Comments

Need some substitutes for mayo?

I’ve got some healthy sandwich spreads ideas!

I’m a big fan of a really great sandwich. A couple of our favorite sandwiches are this Copycat Starbucks Egg Salad Sandwich recipe and this Copycat Applebee’s Clubhouse Grille. I like to place myself on the same level as Joey Tribianni from the show Friends. He too, loves a really good sandwich!

Most women love a great plate of pasta, but for me — just give me a good sandwich! For the past year, I’ve been trying new healthier alternatives for some of my favorite recipes. I’ve come up with a nice list of healthy sandwich spreads which are great substitutes for mayo or Miracle Whip. We usually feel as though we’re getting ripped off if we don’t slather a little sum’n sum’n on our sandwiches. Who wants to eat an old dried up sandwich anyway, right?! I use and love EACH and EVERY one of these options below.

1. non-fat greek yogurt

The greek yogurt can be dressed up if you like by adding some seasoning. Any kind of seasoning that you like. A little salt and pepper, some garlic powder, some cayenne. You get my drift. I usually just stick a butter knife down in the container of greek yogurt and lay on a plain even layer of it to my favorite club or turkey sandwiches. It’s non-fat and it adds a bit of tang and texture to my sandwich that’s different from the norm. NOM!

2. hummus

Ohh yes, please! If you’ve never tried hummus as a sandwich spread — you MUST. Of course, you probably won’t like it if you don’t like hummus but I looooooove hummus. It’s another fun flavor and texture added to your sandwich instead of mayo. Much healthier too. I buy different flavors of hummus but my favorite is the roasted red pepper. Mmmm.

3. mustard

Yep. You heard me right! You might already use mustard as a sandwich spread but if you’re also using mayo — just forget the mayo altogether. The mustard overpowers the flavor of the mayo anyway so it’s like “ghost” mayo. Like it’s not even really there. So why eat those calories when you can’t even TASTE it. Save those calories for something else!

4. pesto

Do you love pesto? My brain always connects pesto with pasta, though. However, I have been known to spread a little bit on a grilled chicken sandwich and it’s really really good. If you make your own, you can razzle-dazzle it up anyway you like.

5. salsa

It adds some spice to your turkey or chicken sandwiches. I also love it on my breakfast sandwiches in the mornings. I just cook an egg and a turkey sausage patty in a non-stick skillet and toast some bread. Put the sandwich together and spread a little salsa on. Just a little “southwest” spin on a good sandwich.

6. avocado

……or some guac! YES! Mash up a little avocado with a fork and spread on your sandwich. I love the texture of it and of course it’s fun because it’s green. This is an easy way to trick the kiddos into eating it too. Kids just think anything green is fun. If I don’t have any fresh avocados, then I usually always have some guacamole in the fridge.

7. honey mustard

Okay now I know what y’all are thinking. But don’t knock it till you try it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a little bit of sweet with your tangy when it comes to a dressing. I personally love a little bit of honey mustard on a sandwich. We dip chicken in it right? Why not put a little dab on your sandwich? If you buy bottled honey mustard, you’ll probably notice that they’re not as low-fat as you’d think so I usually make my own at home. I don’t make a lot at once…just usually enough for my sandwich or for our chicken tenders at home. There are plenty of recipes out there, but I tend to shoot for easy and literally just mix a bit of dijon mustard with a bit of honey and stir it up. Voila.

Don’t miss these healthy posts on the blog…

Low Fat Fudge Brownies (only 2 ingredients)
Greek Yogurt Recipes (dips, cakes, cookies and more)
Sweet and Sour Tuna Salad
Skinny BLT Pasta Salad
Low Fat Muffins (using canned pumpkin)

So, what do you think? Are you interested to try any of these healthy sandwich spreads? Do you have a different healthier substitute for mayo? If so, we’d love to hear!!! Drop us a comment.

Grilled Chocolate Peanut Butter Strawberry Sandwich

Grilled Smores Sandwich

What are your happy moments throughout the day?

9 Fun and Easy Ways to Spark Happy Family Moments:

Ready for a SWEET Giveaway?

Buffalo Chicken Club Sandwich

Need to know info.

America’s Better Sandwich Contest:

Ready for a fun Giveaway?

Need some substitutes for mayo?

I’ve got some healthy sandwich spreads ideas!

1. non-fat greek yogurt

2. hummus

3. mustard

4. pesto

5. salsa

6. avocado

7. honey mustard

Don’t miss these healthy posts on the blog…

So, what do you think? Are you interested to try any of these healthy sandwich spreads? Do you have a different healthier substitute for mayo? If so, we’d love to hear!!! Drop us a comment.

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