April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, meaning one of the most classic combinations in existence gets the honor it deserves.

While most think of the simple sandwiches they used to eat for lunch every day as a kid, the day doesn’t just have to be about two slices of bread with peanut butter and jelly squished in between. In fact, there are several more fun ways to celebrate the holiday, and the mouth-watering food it honors. Here are five fun recipes to try that go beyond the sandwich:

1. Peanut Butter And Jelly Choc-Tini

Sandwiches may have been the way you enjoyed peanut butter and jelly as a kid, but if you’re a fully-grown adult these days, this recipe by Sunny Anderson is sure to be more satisfying. Combining chocolate liquer, peanut butter, jelly and vodka, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday without having to sacrifice drinking alcohol.

2. Peanut Butter And Jelly Ice Cream Sandwiches

It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love ice cream, so why not combine it with peanut butter and jelly? To keep in the spirit of the more traditional PB&J sandwich, try this Paula Deen recipe for Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Sandwiches, which consist of peanut-butter cookies and strawberry ice cream.

3. Peanut Butter And Jelly Smoothie

Protein packed smoothies are a staple for any diet that requires something quick and on-the-go, and while the holiday does fall on a Sunday this year, it doesn’t mean that life slows down. This treat is perfect, consisting of a quick blend of peanut butter, jam, protein powder, vanilla almond milk and ice.

4. Peanut Butter And Jelly Cookies

The day wouldn’t be complete without dessert, and milk is always a good sidekick when eating peanut butter. Milk also happens to be a perfect sidekick to cookies — so why not a peanut butter and jelly cookie to dip into milk instead? The recipe is simple and requires minimal ingredients, so it won’t be long before they’re out of the oven and ready to be devoured.

5. PB&J Wontons With Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Love Chinese wontons? How about giving them a PB&J makeover? The bonus is the chocolate dipping sauce on the side, which helps make them fun for kids.

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