Best Homemade Sun Butter and Jelly Uncrustables (Nut-Free)
These Homemade Sun Butter and Jelly Uncrustables are a nut-free, school-safe twist on a classic lunchbox favorite. Made with simple, real ingredients and a quick freeze, they’re perfect for meal prep and nostalgic snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (includes 30 minutes freezing)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 slices sturdy white bread or whole wheat sandwich bread
- ½ cup creamy sunflower seed butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup your favorite jelly or jam (e.g., strawberry, grape, raspberry)
- Optional: a pinch of flaky sea salt (if sunflower seed butter is unsalted)
Instructions
- Set up your station: Lay out 8 slices of bread on a clean cutting board. Have sun butter and jelly open and ready. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the sun butter: Take 4 slices of bread. Spread about 2 tablespoons of sun butter on each slice, going all the way to the edges.
- Add the jelly: On the remaining 4 slices, spread about 1 tablespoon of jelly evenly to the edges.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Carefully place the sun butter slices on top of the jelly slices, sun butter side down. Press down gently.
- Use the press: Center the sandwich press on one sandwich and press down firmly to cut and seal the edges. Repeat for all four sandwiches.
- Freeze for 30 minutes: Place sealed uncrustables on the parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Package for storage: Transfer frozen uncrustables to a freezer-safe bag or container, placing parchment paper between each one. Seal, squeezing out excess air.
Notes
Chill the assembled sandwiches for 10 minutes in the fridge before pressing if the sun butter is too soft. Use fresh bread for best sealing; day-old bread works well. Do not overfill with jelly to avoid oozing. For a perfect seal, ensure bread is not stale. If using a cookie cutter, dip in flour between sandwiches to prevent sticking. Store in freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before eating; do not microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 uncrustable
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
Keywords: sun butter and jelly uncrustables, nut-free lunch, homemade uncrustables, school-safe sandwich, meal prep sandwich, sunflower seed butter sandwich