Peanut Butter & Jelly Arepa — 2-Minute Lunchbox Classic

Peanut butter and jelly between two arepas — the most iconic lunchbox sandwich in America, naturally gluten-free. Two minutes in the morning, zero complaints at lunchtime.

Ingredients

• 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
• 2 tbsp peanut butter (or sunflower butter for nut-free schools)
• 1 tbsp grape jelly or strawberry jam

How to Make It

1. Toast arepas until warm, then let cool slightly.
2. Spread peanut butter on one arepa.
3. Spread jelly on the other arepa.
4. Press the two arepas together to form a sandwich.
5. Wrap in parchment paper and pack — holds well for hours.

Why It Works

PB&J is one of the most tried-and-true combinations in childhood — and swapping the bread for an arepa makes it naturally gluten-free without changing a single thing about the flavor. The arepas hold together without getting soggy, so it still tastes great at noon.

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