Did you know that the average American consumes 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by the age of 18? Perhaps this is one reason there is actually a National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day!

Peanut Butter and Jelly

It appears that the original PB&J treat actually came to be out of an almost desperation from soldiers for a new flavor.

During WWII, American soldiers combined their rations of bread, peanut butter and jelly, to create the new, easy-to-make, treat.

Once they returned to the states after the war, the concept caught on and sales of both peanut butter and jelly began to soar.

Nowadays, it is pretty much a staple in most homes.

But, have you thought about all the fabulous ways to combine the creaminess of peanut butter with the flavor of jelly? The delicious treat has moved far beyond the typical sandwich.

Just take a look at these 31 incredibly tasty ways I found to enjoy Peanut Butter and Jelly:

1. Homemade PB&J Uncrustables
2. Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookie Bars
3. Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes
4. Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
5. Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes
6. Bakery Style Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnuts
7. Grain Free Peanut Butter and Jelly Mug Cake
8. Peanut Butter & Jelly French Toast Sandwich
9. Peanut Butter and Jelly Crescents
10. Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake
11. Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana Bread
12. Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Cream
13. Peanut Butter and Jelly Popcorn
14. Tiny Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie Sandwiches
15. Peanut Butter and Jelly Donuts
16. Peanut Butter and Jelly Sushi
17. Peanut Butter and Jelly Lava Cakes
18. Peanut Butter and Jelly Pizza
19. Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
20. Apple Peanut Butter And Jelly
21. Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop Tarts
22. Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes
23. Peanut Butter and Jelly Skillet Monkey Bread
24. Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola
25. Peanut Butter and Jelly Macarons
26. Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake
27. Peanut Butter and Jelly Puff Pastry Pinwheels
28. Peanut Butter and Jelly Pie
29. Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly Marshmallows
30. Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Cream Sandwiches
31. Peanut Butter and Jelly Scones

The only problem now? Which one to try first!

Celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day each year on April 2!