I don’t like PB&J sandwiches. I remember having a PB&J on the beach one day as a three- or four-year-old and getting a headache. After that, I turned against the sandwich (much to the chagrin of my parents, I’m sure—it’s such an easy go-to and sucks to have to abandon it as an option for packed lunches). These days, I prefer peanut butter and ham sandwiches—maybe with some pickles or chili crisp or both. So I wasn’t thrilled with the idea of tasting the new PB&J snacks from Bobo’s. But it’s my job to taste food without bias. I put aside my peanut butter & jelly opinions and gave Bobo’s new shelf-stable “sandwiches” a try. Here’s what I thought about the new soft baked PB&J snacks from Bobo’s.
Look, I’ll just cut to the chase: I loved it! If all PB&J sandwiches tasted like this I would have them for lunch every day. It’s just so much better than a standard PB&J. Plus, it’s made with whole grain oats and it’s vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and kosher. So, you’re pretty much covered, whatever your dietary needs. It’s so moist and gooey. It tastes like oatmeal cookie dough sandwiched around a not-too-thick smear of tangy, fruity jam. The flavors meld together perfectly. I know that sounds wild—to confirm that peanut butter and grape jelly go well together—but this is the first real proof of it that I’ve experienced. There’s something about the sweetness and nuttiness of the “bun” and the tartness of jelly that work even better than peanut butter, jelly, and bread. As a kid or adult, this would be quite a treat to find in your lunchbox. Do yourself and your progeny a favor and buy a big pack of these. The only negative? It’s very sticky. But that’s a small price to pay for such a tasty snack.
Hi! I’m the editor-in-chief of Sporked. I will never turn down a fresh-shucked oyster but I’ll also leap at whatever new product Reese’s releases and I love a Tostitos Hint of Lime, even if there is no actual lime in the ingredients.
Why you should trust me: I have been writing about food and beverages for well over a decade and am an avid at-home cook and snacker. I began my career writing about fine dining and recipes, moved into cocktails and spirits, and now I talk about groceries. If you can eat it or drink it, I’ve probably written about it.
What I buy every week: Trader Joe’s dried okra. Appleton Farms prosciutto from Aldi. Some sort of Trader Joe’s cheese (I’m into the aged gouda at the moment). Frozen waffles (usually the Eggo Cinnamon Toast Minis). Spindrift water (loving the Cosmopolitan right now).
Favorite ranking: Smoked salmon. Imagine me as Scrooge McDuck but instead of coins I’m diving into a vault of slippery smoked salmon slices. Pure joy. I also found some real steals in that taste test!
Least favorite ranking: Canned oysters. I had such high hopes for this but it quickly became a chore. The kitchen smelled like an uncleaned aquarium.
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