Just what the little picky eaters want! Homemade Gluten-Free + Allergy-Free Uncrustables! A school-friendly, top food allergy-friendly, vegan, and gluten-free version of the packaged “PBJ crustless pocket” sandwich! Make these ahead of time for a quick and easy lunch recipe or snack for the entire school week!
Guys! O my goodness, do you remember Uncrustables? I sure do! If you don’t, an uncrustable is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without the crust for picky “crust-hating” kiddos. Basically, a huge bread waster and not-so allergy-friendly. I never had the packaged Smuckers kind. My mom was not going to waste money no that! But, we did have one of these trusty “uncrustable” devices, which we still have now and I found in the depths of the “random gadget” shelf for this recipe.
I was not a picky eater growing up. I totally would eat the crust (along with my Brussels sprouts). I think I’ve told you about my mom’s amazing, perfect, so-missed, PBJ sandwiches. Perfectly soft WHOLE WHEAT bread with Skippy (or Jif) peanut butter and Welches sugar-filled grape jelly, cut diagonally, all wrapped perfect in BPA coated plastic wrap and placed in another pointless plastic baggie. (I would eat that every day if I could; no regrets!) And I ate it all. I loved the bottom and side crusts of the bread but hated the top crust. The bottom and side crusts tasted delicious and formed well with the soft inner bread, but that top part? It was hard, tasted weird, and was…crusty (haha!). I still ate it, but with disdain.
As for uncrustables, my mom hated them. Well, she hated using the device. It was a pain to get out, use, waste half the bread, and then try to clean (we didn’t have a dishwasher so, I’ll give her that). My brother and I were only ever lucky enough to have them a few times, but they were enjoyed. There is something so fun and care-free about a little soft pillow filled with PBJ. Obviously the “inside” part of any sandwich is the best and with an uncrustable, that’s ALL you get. Any child would be happy to find a fluffy round pocket of love in their lunchbox, regardless of if they love or hate bread crust. But what happens if that poor child is gluten-free, nut-free or peanut-free? Half the schools are banning peanuts anyway!
Don’t worry, I solved that one! You know I couldn’t leave out PBJ sandwiches from the “back-to-school” classic remakes series, did you? Uncrustables aren’t just PBJ though. They’re a sealed, mess-free, on-the-go version that now is gluten-free, vegan, and top allergen-free too! These allergy-free uncrustables came with some unexpected challenges. Gluten-free bread options that are vegan and allergy-free too are pretty lack-luster (hello, tiny bread!). I found that “stretching” the soft slices out a bit did the trick! I even made a video for your viewing pleasure.
Roll the bread out a bit, slather on some sunflower seed butter, grape jelly (must be grape!!! None of this strawberry jam nonsense). And with, what is “properly” called a “cut ‘n seal” device, make that crustless pocket! They even have fancy cutters now. Shapes and squares with seem to waste less bread, but a classic circle is a must for THESE babies!
Homemade Gluten-Free + Allergy-Free Uncrustables
- Per Sandwich:
- 2 Large Slices of Soft Gluten-Free Bread (of choice)
- Sunflower Seed Butter
- Concord Grape Jelly
- Sandwich Cutter
- Make sure your bread slices are defrosted/soft and roll them lightly with a rolling pin to stretch them as large as possible.
- On one slice, spread on sunflower seed butter and then spread on the jelly.
- Place the other bread slice on the sandwich and use your cutter to "cut and seal" the sandwich.
- Remove excess crust carefully and serve, wrap in plastic wrap, or prepare to freeze for later use.
Now if that isn’t some fun meal-prep, I don’t know what is! Totally acceptable for “adults” too. I mean, a gluten-free girls got to eat, right? Kid-friendly, school-friendly, mom-approved, and well…rather fun and delicious! Probably one of the most American-ized sandwiches ever, but aren’t we proud? Not only “PBJ” (SSBJ in this case), but without crust too! Winning!
So tell me:
+ Did you ever have an Uncrustable? Did you buy or make them yourself?
Other 2017 “Back-To-School” Remakes:
Classic Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes
Classic Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
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Hello! These look perfect! We are starting an elimination diet with my 5 year old in January, what type of GF bread tastes best? Thanks so much!!
That depends. Everyone has their favorites. What are your allergens?
This made me smile! I’ve never heard of an uncrustable before!!! Being British I’m still not sure about the peanut butter and jelly thing but my sister used to like it when we lived in Mexico as kids!!
You Europeans and not living the pbj life! It’s the greatest combo known to man!
Uncrustables are SO MUCH FUN!! Even though I enjoy crust, there’s just something about them that feels special. I need to make them for my 5yo’s school lunchbox.
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It literally is just a pocket of all the GOODS!
How fun! Great idea, and so perfect to make in big batches!
Yup! Great to have on hand for grab-and-go!
Yummy sandwich! My family is vegetarian and I need to start making nut-free lunches, I will have to try this.
These will be fun for the whole family!
I have a friend coming over next week who follows a gluten free diet so I will make some of these
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I hope they’re a kid friend, haha!
They look delicious!
Thanks!
OMGosh these look fit! Im GF and always looking for new yummy treats. this one is next on my list 🙂
Great! I know you’ll enjoy these!
Uncrustables! I remember when these first came out and EVERYONE was obsessed. I love your gluten-free and much cheaper version of making these 😉 Thanks for sharing, Rebecca!
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Haha, yes! They were so fun, but so much more fun to make yourself!
I’ve never heard of these before but they look like the sort of thing I would have LOVED as a kid!
A childhood classic here in the states!
My kids would love these! I’ll save the crusts for me 🙂
Hahaha 😉 There is always a use for the crusts!
Awesome idea!!!
Thanks!
My kids have never eaten uncrustables, I’m the mean mom that tells them to eat the crust because we don’t waste food and they have always just done it. LOL. But love that you created a homemade version for those that buy them because I’ve always thought the idea of frozen pb&j was just weird! SO much better, and cheaper, to make them yourself!
Hahaha, it’s okay, I would be the mom telling my kids to eat the crust too 😉
I never thought about making these at home, genius!
Just a super fun way to “cut” a sandwich 😉
I’ve never heard the name before. I just cut the crusts off for my kids but they don’t look like little pies like yours.
Haha, an American classic 😛
So perfect for back to school! LOVE them!!!
Thank you, Katie!
Ha ha what a fabulous idea. I always loved the crust, but I can think of a whole bunch of people who’d go crazy for these.
They are just perfect for little ones 🙂
we make pbj’s when we go to the beach. I will have to make uncrustables next time
Go for it!
Oh my, my little would love these!
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I bet they would 😉
I LOVE that these are gluten free and nut free. They are perfect lunch for my kiddos.
They will be loved!
Looks yummy! We have a ton of food allergies here. What top 8 free bread have you found? Thanks!
I suggest you use Little Northern Bakehouse or Bloomfield Farms for this one!
These are perfect for on the go!
They sure are! Mess-less pockets!
Uncrustables were one thing we had to have with us during my Senior Week at the beach lol I saw them in the store the other day and it brought back so many memories! Haha…this version is much better for you! Love it! Thanks for sharing!
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Haha, that is awesome!! Uncrustables are just so nostalgic!
These look great, I will definitely give them a try!
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Great! Thank you!
These just made me smile haha such a great kid idea! And who doesn’t love PB&J?!
The ultimate kid sandwich!! “SBJ” 😉
Cute! Perfect for back to school 🙂
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Thank you!