Homemade Sunflower Butter & Jelly Uncrustables
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These Homemade Sunflower Butter & Jelly Uncrustables are a simple, nut-free school-lunch option that can be prepped ahead and stored in the freezer. Soft sandwich bread is filled with sunflower seed butter and jelly, then trimmed and pressed around the edges to create an easy homemade alternative to store-bought frozen sandwiches.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes | No Cooking | Makes 2 Uncrustables
Estimated Nutrition Per Serving
Protein: ~12g
Carbs: ~57g
Fat: ~16g
Fiber: ~4g
Nutrition is estimated for two homemade uncrustables using standard sandwich bread, sunflower seed butter, and jelly. Actual nutrition will vary depending on the bread, sunflower seed butter, jelly, and exact portions used.
Ingredients:
- 4 slices soft sandwich bread
- 2 tbsp sunflower seed butter
- 2 tbsp jelly
Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.
Directions
- Lay the sandwich bread flat on a clean work surface.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of sunflower seed butter over the center of each of 2 bread slices, leaving a border around the edges.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of jelly over the sunflower seed butter on each slice. Keep the filling concentrated toward the center so it does not squeeze through the edges when sealed.
- Top each filled slice with a second slice of bread.
- Use a round sandwich cutter or similar tool to cut away the crusts and create an approximately round sandwich.
- Firmly press or crimp around the entire outside edge to seal the sunflower butter and jelly inside.
- Serve immediately or prepare the sandwiches for the freezer.
- To freeze, arrange the homemade uncrustables in a single layer until firm, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag.
- Remove from the freezer as needed for packed lunches and allow the sandwiches to thaw before eating.
Lunch & Meal Prep Tips
Keep the Filling in the Center: Leave a clear border around the bread so the edges can press together securely without sunflower seed butter or jelly getting in the way.
Don’t Overfill: A modest layer of sunflower seed butter and jelly makes the sandwiches easier to seal and helps reduce leaking as they thaw.
Use Soft Bread: Fresh, soft sandwich bread presses and seals more easily than dry or very firm bread.
Make a Freezer Batch: Prepare several homemade uncrustables at once so you have an easy grab-and-go school lunch option ready for busy mornings.
Freeze Before Stacking: Let the sandwiches firm up in a single layer before transferring them to a freezer bag or container so they keep their shape.
School-Friendly Option: Sunflower seed butter can be a useful alternative in settings where peanuts or tree nuts are restricted, but always follow your child’s school or childcare allergy policy.
Pack It Safely: If the sandwiches have thawed before packing, keep them chilled with an ice pack until lunchtime.
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