homemade uncrustables

The classic peanut butter and jelly uncrustables you love, served up on whole wheat bread! Convenient, crustless sandwiches that you can make minutes and freeze for later.

PB&J Uncrustables on Wheat Bread

wheat bread,

peanut butter, crunchy

strawberry

uncrustables sandwich cutters

-or-

circular cookie/biscuit cutter + fork

Depending on the size of your bread, roll out gently with a rolling pin to ensure each slice is large enough to fit the shape of the sandwich cutter you plan to use.

On one slice of bread, add a dollop of peanut butter and spread into a circle or square shape. Spread a dollop of jelly on top. (No need to spread it all the way out to the edges of the bread—just cover about the size of the uncrustable that you plan to make.)

Place other slice of bread on top to assemble sandwich.

Use desired sandwich cutter shape to cut out your uncrustable and crimp the edges. (Or, use a circular cookie cutter and crimp the edges of the bread with a fork.)

Serve and enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container or bag in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

To freeze, place all DIY uncrustables on a flat baking sheet and freeze for 2-3 hours. Once frozen, transfer into individual freezer-safe bags or containers and store in the freezer up to 2 months.

These make-ahead homemade uncrustables sandwiches are one of my most favorite kid-friendly lunch ideas for easy school lunches!  They are always a hit with the littles, and they also work great for car trips, vacations, picnics, and other events! 

Homemade Uncrustables Sandwiches

sandwich bread (white

peanut butter, nut butter, or nutella

jam, jelly, honey, or fruit preserves

Lay out two pieces of bread.

Spread peanut butter or other nut butter onto...

Spread peanut butter or other nut butter onto one side of both pieces of bread.

Spread jam on top of peanut butter on...

Spread jam on top of peanut butter on both pieces of bread, or place small rounded dollup of jam in the center of one piece.

Place both pieces of bread together with peanut...

Place both pieces of bread together with peanut butter/jam sides facing in.

Using a sandwich sealer, biscuit/cookie cutter, or an...

Using a sandwich sealer, biscuit/cookie cutter, or an upside down cup or glass, cut out the center of the sandwich and remove outer crusts.  (If not using a sandwich sealer, crimp edges of sandwich with your fingers or a fork to seal.)

Wrap in plastic wrap or place in sandwich...

Wrap in plastic wrap or place in sandwich bag.

Make your own homemade uncrustables frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches part of your weekly meal prep day... And YOU control the quality of the ingredients. Perfectly portable, great for road trips, vacation, as well as packed lunches!

Homemade Uncrustables Frozen PB&amp;J  Sandwiches

peanut butter

jelly, preserves, or honey

sandwich bread

Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on...

Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on both slices of bread.

Place about one tablespoon of jelly or preserves...

Place about one tablespoon of jelly or preserves in the center of the bread. If I'm using honey, I will use slightly less because it's more runny.

Top the jelly slice with the peanut butter...

Top the jelly slice with the peanut butter only slice.

Center a sandwich sealer over both slices of...

Center a sandwich sealer over both slices of bread. Press down on the outside cutter piece to trim away the crusts and move them aside. Then press down on the center sealing piece to seal the sandwich all the way around.

Lay the sandwiches out individually on a cookie...

Lay the sandwiches out individually on a cookie sheet and flash freeze them for about two hours.

Transfer them to a large freezer Ziploc bag...

Transfer them to a large freezer Ziploc bag or package them up in individual Ziploc sandwich bags.

Sandwiches will thaw on their own by lunchtime,...

Sandwiches will thaw on their own by lunchtime, or you can put them in the microwave for 15 seconds to thaw.

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