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Hey, snack hackers and morning munchers! It's April 2nd, and we are celebrating one of the best combos of all time: Peanut Butter & Jelly Day! Now, the classic sandwich is great, but we’re grown-ups now (mostly 😉), and we need a protein-packed, nostalgic upgrade that we can eat guilt-free for breakfast.

Say hello to the PB&J "Thumbprint" Breakfast Cookies!

These cookies are basically a cheat code for a healthy morning. They’re super soft, packed with peanut butter (hello, protein and healthy fats!), and have that perfect sweet center of jelly. They’re a nostalgic upgrade to the school-lunch classic, and the best part is they come together in one bowl. You can make a batch on Sunday and grab one on your way out the door every day this week.

Let’s get this delicious nostalgia baked!

The PB&J Breakfast Cookie Recipe

This recipe is flourless and uses simple ingredients, making it totally healthy enough for breakfast.

What You Need (The Cookies):

• 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (natural, no-stir kind works best!)

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (you can use coconut sugar for a healthier swap)

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• For the Thumbprint: 1/4 cup of your favorite fruit jelly or jam (strawberry is my favorite!)

The Simple Steps:

1. Mix the Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with non-stick parchment paper. In a big bowl, use a fork or a wooden spoon to mix the peanut butter and brown sugar until it’s totally smooth.

2. Add the Wet Stuff: Stir in the egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until everything is combined and you have a thick, scoopable dough.

3. Scoop & Press: Roll the dough into 12 small balls (about 1.5 inches each) and place them on your baking sheet. Use your thumb (or the back of a small measuring spoon) to gently press a little "well" into the center of each cookie.

4. Add the Jelly: Spoon a small amount of jelly right into the center of each thumbprint well. Don't overfill it, or it will spill out!

5. Bake & Chill: Bake for 10–12 minutes. The cookies will look soft and a little puffy. Let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. They firm up as they cool, giving you that perfect breakfast texture.

Enjoy your protein-packed dose of childhood nostalgia!

Don't Be Shy, Let’s Connect!

Did this Breakfast Cookie upgrade your morning? I wanna see your perfect thumbprint swirl!

1. Comment below and tell me what your favorite kind of jam is (my heart belongs to grape!).

2. Tag Us! Post a photo of your PB&J Cookies on Instagram or TikTok and tag @OnManyOccasions so we can feature your amazing breakfast creation!

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