Not many recipes stand the test of time better than a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The famous combination was first documented in an issue of The Boston Cooking School magazine in 1901. Then, it really picked up steam when jarred nut butters came on the scene in the 1920s and moms paired that with another new invention: sliced bread.
Now, more than 100 years later, a good ole PB&J is still just as satisfying. They’re as pleasing to lunch-packing parents as they are to the kids who eat them. It helps that they’re simple to make, nutritiously well rounded, and rewarding from a taste perspective, too, providing the coveted flavor trifecta of savory, salty, and sweet all in one bite.
The Newest PB&J In Town
Knowing that they had one of the components of a PB&J already in their wheelhouse (the really good bread), Rudi’s recently took everything that’s great about a PB&J and built upon it. They paired their signature organic white bread with creamy nut or seed butter plus real organic fruit spread. The result is Sandos, a premade portable PB&J that comes frozen and can be eaten while still slightly chilled from the freezer, thawed at room temperature, or even warmed up in a toaster.
There are four flavors of Sandos, two that contain peanut butter and two that contain peanut-free roasted seed butter from Voyage Foods (a great option for schools and more).
- Peanut Butter & Strawberry Spread
- Peanut Butter & Grape Spread
- Peanut-Free & Strawberry Spreads
- Peanut-Free & Grape Spreads
10 PLACES TO TAKE SANDOS THIS SUMMER
Since Sandos are premade and individually wrapped, it’s easy to throw a few of them into your summer go-bag so you always have a nourishing and delicious snack or lunch addition ready to go for you and your kids. A few perfect places to enjoy your Sandos:
- Parks
- Picnics
- Camping
- Road trips
- Swimming pools
- Summer camps
- Baseball games
- Hiking trips
- Boating and fishing
- Outdoor concerts
DIETITIAN APPROVED
Nutritionally speaking, there’s a lot to love about a PB&J like Sandos. The main ingredients are simple, but they come from multiple food groups, which means you’re getting a variety of nutrients from one food. In addition to the main macros in supplies (carbs, protein, and healthy fats), a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a good source of fiber, iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6. This all combines into an energy-supplying package that’s portable, lasts many hours without refrigeration, and convenient for families in a lot of situations.
“What’s especially appealing about Sandos is that it’s quite a bit bigger and has a lot more protein than the leading portable PB&J, so I know me and my kids are getting a more substantial sandwich and more nutrients in one sitting,” says Jessie Shafer, registered dietitian and mom of three. “I also love that it’s made with organic bread and organic fruit spread, which means more fruit and less sugar than sandwiches made with jam or jelly.”
“ The main ingredients are simple, but they come from multiple food groups, which means you’re getting a variety of nutrients from one food.”
THE BOTTOM LINE
PB&Js are a healthy and convenient food that have been saving families, lunches, and summers for more than 100 years now. Rudi’s new Sandos build on the everlasting popularity of this sweet-savory combo, making them more nutritious and convenient.
Sandos are a simple and healthy food to pack for a variety of summer activities, from park picnics to hikes, camps, and sports. Both kids and adults gain a variety of nutrients from a single sandwich, including all three energy-supplying macronutrients, plus important micronutrients like iron, calcium, and magnesium.
Written by Jessie Shafer.
Jessie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living in Colorado where she splits her time among nearby playgrounds, typing away at her trusty laptop, and heating up her home kitchen with delicious experiments. A former magazine editor-in-chief, Jessie has a long career in food publishing and health writing. She is currently the editor at The Real Food Dietitians and a nutrition consultant through her business crdible.
