The Best Homemade Uncrustables (No Sealer Needed!)
August 2022
Last reviewed: August 2022
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Did you know you can easily make your own sealed, crustless sandwiches at home? With just a few simple ingredients, you can have yourself a homemade uncrustable as a portable lunch or snack! Not only is it quick, but it’s also customizable! What could be better?
Uncrustables are sealed, crustless sandwiches that are commonly made with peanut butter and jelly.
They can be found pre-made in the freezer aisle of grocery stores, but when you see how easy it is to make and customize these on your own, you’ll want to try your hand at making your own homemade uncrustable.
There are so many reasons for families with kids to love uncrustable sandwiches!
Crustless sandwiches are portable, which makes them ideal for busy, on-the-go families.
They’re also sealed, so the filling is contained and creates less mess for toddlers and young kids. That’s a win for everyone!
These sealed sandwiches are freezer-friendly as well! You can save time by making a bunch at once and freezing them so you can just grab one and go when you’re rushed. (Learn how to freeze these homemade uncrustables below!)
Uncrustable sandwiches for picky eaters
We often hear about kids not wanting the crust on their sandwiches. The texture of the crust is different from the rest of the bread and some kids don’t like it. These kids prefer crustless sandwiches.
Also, some kids don’t like to get their hands dirty, and sandwiches can sometimes lead to messy hands for young children and toddlers. (Read our tips for cleaning mealtime messes if your child is a messy eater!)
If that sounds like your child, you might find uncrustable sandwiches helpful for your picky eater.
Bonus? These sealed sandwiches are completely customizable, so you can use them as a vessel to expose your picky child to new flavors, spreads and toppings.
How to make homemade uncrustables without a sealer
Making these crustless sandwiches is easy!
Roll out two slices of bread with a rolling pin.
Use a cup to cut out a circle in the center of both slices of bread.
Spread nut butter on one side of bread and add any additional spreads or toppings. Top with the second slice of bread.
Press down on the edges of the bread. Then, seal the edges by using the prongs of a fork.
Recipe variation: make it crispy!
Most of the time, you’ll probably make these sandwiches as described above and you’ll serve them to your kids at room temperature.
But for an extra special treat, heat the uncrustable up on a skillet with a dab of butter and let both sides crisp up. Serve this crispy uncrustable version warm. Kids will love this super special treat!
Ingredients in this uncrustables recipe
The ingredients in this recipe can be easily modified, but one of our favorite ways to enjoy homemade uncrustables is with dark chocolate peanut butter and banana!
Who doesn’t love the idea of a chocolate and peanut butter filled sandwich? The bananas give these treats a little natural sweetness and additional texture to the filling.
Here are the ingredients in this sealed sandwich recipe:
Uncrustables can be frozen! When you’ve got time, make a large batch of sealed, crustless sandwiches and freeze them. That way when you’re short on time, you can just grab one and go!
To freeze them, prepare the sandwich like normal and store them in separate zip-lock bags. You can also freeze them in a large bag or freezer-safe container separated by parchment paper.
Using the crusts from crustless sandwiches
Inevitably when making a crustless sandwich, you end up with leftover scraps of bread. Instead of tossing the spare pieces of bread, you can minimize your food waste by repurposing them.
You can always eat the leftover crusts yourself, but for another option, you can turn them into French toast sticks.
My favorite recipe for French toast sticks can be found in Real Easy Weekdays, a meal system for busy families that makes meal planning much easier.
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Uncrustable
Tracy Colin
Make your own homemade uncrustables with a few simple ingredients, and get an easy, portable, kid-friendly lunch.
With a rolling pin, roll out the 2 slices of bread to make them flatter.
Using a large cup, cut out a circle from the center of both slices of bread.
On one slice of bread, spread on peanut butter. Place the slice of banana in the center. Top sandwich with the other slice of bread.
Squeeze the edges of the bread. Using a fork, seal the sandwich by pressing down on the edges with the prongs.
Notes
Try this variation: use regular peanut butter or almond butter.
This snack does not need to be refrigerated.
Add more fruit and/or spread as desired.
Ingredients with a “W” next to them are WIC-eligible items. WIC is the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children in the United States. It provides food to families with pregnant or postpartum women and young children. WIC-eligible items will vary based on location.
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About Kids Eat in Color
Created by experts, Kids Eat in Color is the leading resource for families seeking evidence-based information and strategies on child nutrition and feeding.
Tracy Colin is a master’s graduate student studying to become a Registered Dietitian. She currently works as an elementary school culinary instructor based in New York City. Tracy loves working with kids and spreading creativity. Her hobbies include reading, cooking new recipes and learning new techniques, writing, and fun physical activities.
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Did you know you can easily make your own sealed, crustless sandwiches at home? With just a few simple ingredients, you can have yourself a homemade uncrustable as a portable lunch or snack! Not only is it quick, but it’s also customizable! What could be better?
What are uncrustables?
Uncrustables are sealed, crustless sandwiches that are commonly made with peanut butter and jelly.
They can be found pre-made in the freezer aisle of grocery stores, but when you see how easy it is to make and customize these on your own, you’ll want to try your hand at making your own homemade uncrustable.
Related: Need easy lunch ideas for kids? We got tons!
Homemade uncrustables for kids
There are so many reasons for families with kids to love uncrustable sandwiches!
Crustless sandwiches are portable, which makes them ideal for busy, on-the-go families.
They’re also sealed, so the filling is contained and creates less mess for toddlers and young kids. That’s a win for everyone!
These sealed sandwiches are freezer-friendly as well! You can save time by making a bunch at once and freezing them so you can just grab one and go when you’re rushed. (Learn how to freeze these homemade uncrustables below!)
Uncrustable sandwiches for picky eaters
We often hear about kids not wanting the crust on their sandwiches. The texture of the crust is different from the rest of the bread and some kids don’t like it. These kids prefer crustless sandwiches.
Also, some kids don’t like to get their hands dirty, and sandwiches can sometimes lead to messy hands for young children and toddlers. (Read our tips for cleaning mealtime messes if your child is a messy eater!)
If that sounds like your child, you might find uncrustable sandwiches helpful for your picky eater.
Bonus? These sealed sandwiches are completely customizable, so you can use them as a vessel to expose your picky child to new flavors, spreads and toppings.
Get more tips for overcoming picky eating on our blog, or download our free picky eater guide for easy-to-follow advice and strategies for decreasing mealtime stress.
How to make homemade uncrustables without a sealer
Making these crustless sandwiches is easy!
Recipe variation: make it crispy!
Most of the time, you’ll probably make these sandwiches as described above and you’ll serve them to your kids at room temperature.
But for an extra special treat, heat the uncrustable up on a skillet with a dab of butter and let both sides crisp up. Serve this crispy uncrustable version warm. Kids will love this super special treat!
Ingredients in this uncrustables recipe
The ingredients in this recipe can be easily modified, but one of our favorite ways to enjoy homemade uncrustables is with dark chocolate peanut butter and banana!
Who doesn’t love the idea of a chocolate and peanut butter filled sandwich? The bananas give these treats a little natural sweetness and additional texture to the filling.
Here are the ingredients in this sealed sandwich recipe:
Related: Need help choosing peanut butter? Here is the best peanut butter for kids.
Peanut allergy?
If your child is allergic to peanut butter, sub out the peanut butter in this for an allergy-friendly alternative like sunflower seed butter.
Switch up the sandwich ingredients for your kids
For a fun idea, offer up a few filling ideas and let your kids choose what they want in their uncrustable. Here are a few ideas:
Switch up the type of nut butter or jams, add any kind of fruit your kid likes, or try different toppings.
Get more filling ideas from our blog about sandwiches without deli meat.
Freezing homemade uncrustables
Uncrustables can be frozen! When you’ve got time, make a large batch of sealed, crustless sandwiches and freeze them. That way when you’re short on time, you can just grab one and go!
To freeze them, prepare the sandwich like normal and store them in separate zip-lock bags. You can also freeze them in a large bag or freezer-safe container separated by parchment paper.
Using the crusts from crustless sandwiches
Inevitably when making a crustless sandwich, you end up with leftover scraps of bread. Instead of tossing the spare pieces of bread, you can minimize your food waste by repurposing them.
You can always eat the leftover crusts yourself, but for another option, you can turn them into French toast sticks.
My favorite recipe for French toast sticks can be found in Real Easy Weekdays, a meal system for busy families that makes meal planning much easier.
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Uncrustable
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