Easy Uncrustable Lunchbox Kit: Perfect Kindergarten Lunch Idea
Make your own homemade version of store-bought sealed sandwiches with this quick and easy recipe. Perfect for school lunches, these crustless sandwiches stay sealed, soft, and actually get eaten.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus 1-2 hours freezing)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 slices soft bread (white, whole wheat, or brioche)
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 4 tablespoons jam or jelly (strawberry, grape, or raspberry)
- Optional: cinnamon, chocolate chips, Nutella, cream cheese, mashed banana, apple butter
Instructions
- Prepare your bread: Take slices out of the bag and let them sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Gently flatten each slice with a rolling pin.
- Spread the fillings: On 4 slices, spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter all the way to the edges. On the remaining 4 slices, spread 1 tablespoon of jam.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Place jam slices on top of peanut butter slices, jam-side down.
- Press and seal: Place a sandwich sealer over each sandwich and press down firmly and evenly to cut off crusts and crimp edges.
- Flash freeze: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place sealed uncrustables in a single layer and freeze for 1-2 hours until solid.
- Package for storage: Wrap each frozen uncrustable individually in parchment paper or plastic wrap. Store in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use soft, fresh bread to prevent cracking. Don’t overfill to ensure a good seal. Flash freezing is essential to prevent sandwiches from sticking together. Pack frozen in lunchbox; it will thaw by lunchtime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 uncrustable
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 12.5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 13.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 32.5
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 9
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