Quartered PB&J Pinwheel Rolls (Printable Version)

Quick, fun pinwheel rolls with peanut butter and fruit jam, ideal for easy snacks and lunch treats.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed

→ Fillings

02 - 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
03 - 4 tablespoons fruit jam or jelly (e.g., strawberry or grape)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the bread slices on a cutting board and gently flatten with a rolling pin until thin and flexible.
02 - Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter over each flattened bread slice, reaching the edges.
03 - Spread 1 tablespoon of jam or jelly evenly over the peanut butter on each slice.
04 - Starting from one edge, tightly roll up each slice into a log shape.
05 - Use a sharp knife to cut each rolled log into 4 equal pinwheel pieces.
06 - Place the pinwheels seam side down on a serving plate.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick preparation with no cooking required, perfect for busy days.
  • Kid-friendly and fun to eat, making lunchtime enjoyable.
  • Flexible variations with different nut or seed butters and jams.
  • Easy to pack for lunchboxes or casual snacks at home.
02 -
  • Use a sharp knife to cut clean pinwheel pieces without squishing the rolls.
  • Remove bread crusts completely for smooth rolling and consistent pinwheel shape.
  • To keep bread from drying out, flatten and roll immediately after spreading the fillings.
  • Substitute seed butters and mix up jam flavors to keep the snack exciting.
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