Easy Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustables: 5-Minute Freezer-Friendly Meal
These nut-free, freezer-friendly uncrustables are made with sunflower seed butter and jelly, sealed with a fork, and ready in just five minutes. Perfect for busy mornings, school lunches, and allergy-safe snacking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes (plus 1-2 hours freezing time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or gluten-free; slightly stale works best)
- ½ cup sunflower seed butter (creamy, well-stirred)
- ¼ cup jelly or jam (grape, strawberry, raspberry, or your favorite flavor)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil (for toasting)
Instructions
- Lay out your bread slices. Using a round cookie cutter or glass (about 3 inches in diameter), press down firmly to cut out circles from each slice. You should have 8 bread circles total—4 for tops and 4 for bottoms. Save bread scraps for breadcrumbs or croutons.
- Spread the sunbutter. Take 4 bread circles and spread about 1 tablespoon of sunflower seed butter on each, leaving a ½-inch border around the edge.
- Add the jelly. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of jelly onto the center of the sunbutter. Do not spread to the edges.
- Top with the remaining bread circles. Place the other 4 bread circles on top. Press down gently around the edges to start sealing.
- Crimp the edges with a fork. Press down around the entire edge of each sandwich to create a sealed border. Go around twice to ensure a good seal.
- Flash freeze on a baking sheet. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the sealed sandwiches in a single layer, not touching. Freeze for 1-2 hours until solid.
- Transfer to freezer bags. Once frozen, place sandwiches in a freezer-safe zip-top bag, squeeze out excess air, seal, and label with the date. Store for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for better sealing. Do not overfill—stick to about 1 tablespoon of each filling per sandwich. Flash-freeze flat before bagging to prevent sticking. For warm sandwiches, toast in a skillet with butter or coconut oil for 2-3 minutes per side. Sunflower seed butter may turn green when baked (not an issue here). Label bags with date for tracking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 uncrustable
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 13.5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 32.5
- Fiber: 4.5
- Protein: 9
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