Peanut Butter & Jelly Bread

This makes a great snack, or pack it up for lunch :) 

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

3/4 cup brown sugar- packed 

1 Tbsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1 1/2 cups milk (or substitute soy or rice milk)

1 egg

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup peanuts (optional)

3/4 cup jelly or jam

1. Preheat the oven to 350*f.  In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.  Stir with a wire whisk to combine.

2.  In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg, and peanut butter.  Stir with a wire whisk to combine.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and mix just until combined. Stir in peanuts.

3.  Spray a standard loaf pan (9x5 inches) with spray, and pour half the batter into the pan.  Top with half the jelly, dropping it by spoonfuls over the batter and spreading it slightly.  Fill the loaf pan with the remaining batter, top with the remaining jelly swirling slightly.  Bake for 50 minutes.

4.  Cool Completely before removing from the pan, slice and serve.