When I was initially invited to particpate in the pb&j cookoff in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day I was elated.

I have a love affair with peanut butter. I am one of those people that eats it by the spoonful.

It is my favorite component in the classic peanut butter and jelly.

But when you wanted a real treat in your lunch, you didn’t go for a pb&j. Oh no. You went for a fluffernutter.

If you are anything like my boyfriend you are thinking, “what the heck is a fluffernutter?” 

Let me tell you…it is quite the guilty pleasure. Sandwich bread smeared with peanut butter and marshmallow fluff. And just for good measure, a layer of sweet jam. 

It is much better than it sounds. Trust me. I was skeptical – even at 10. But I obliged my cousins and gave it a try. Mmm I’m glad I did!

Today I’m sharing a homemade version of my guilty pleasure.

Instead of the traditional creamy store bought peanut butter I used my own homemade peanut butter, sweetened with a bit of honey, and homemade marshmallow fluff a’la BraveTart’s instructions.

You can make your own bread if you so desire. I recommend checking out this recipe. You can also opt for homemade jam. I didn’t this time, but if I could I would have used this recipe. 

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