DIY Uncrustables Sandwiches 3 Ways
DIY Uncrustables Sandwiches 3 Ways
Recipe by Fran Allen
Ingredients
13
Time
25m
Serves
6
Back-to-school season is here, and these homemade Uncrustables are a total lunchbox game-changer. They’re easy to prep ahead, packed with feel-good nutrients like protein, fibre, and anti-inflammatory fats — and most importantly, they're super tasty. Try all three fun flavours to keep things fresh (and keep lunch-packing stress low).
Lunch
Quick Meal
Kid-Friendly
Ingredients
2 cups
Frozen Mixed Berries
1 Tbsp
Maple Syrup
2 Tbsp
Chia Seeds
12 slices
Whole Grain Bread
3 Tbsp
Nut or Seed Butter of Choice
3 Tbsp
Hummus
2 Tbsp
Cream Cheese
1 Tbsp
Hemp Hearts
2 Tbsp
Cucumber
sliced
2 Tbsp
Tomato
sliced
2 Tbsp
Bell Pepper
sliced
2 Tbsp
Broccoli Sprouts
2 Tbsp
Smoked Salmon
Instructions
1
Make the chia jam: In a small saucepan, combine the chopped berries, maple syrup, and chia seeds. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and the mixture thickens into a jammy consistency. Set aside to cool while you prep the rest of the sandwiches.
2
Nut butter & jelly sandwich: Spread your choice of nut or seed butter on both slices of bread. Add a spoonful of chia jam to the center, then sprinkle with hemp hearts. Press using the sandwich cutter to seal. Save the crusts for another use (see Notes below).
3
Hummus & veggie sandwich: Spread hummus generously on both slices of bread. Layer in sliced veggies like cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with hemp hearts or fresh herbs if you like. Press into a sandwich using the cutter.
4
Cream cheese & salmon sandwich: Spread cream cheese in the center of one slice of bread. Add smoked salmon, cucumber slices, and sprouts. Top with the second slice and press using the sandwich cutter to seal.
5
Storage: Store finished sandwiches in a sealed bag or container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can toast them lightly before serving if desired!
6
Notes: These sandwiches are tasty — but they do leave behind a pile of crusts! Don’t toss them: chop and freeze the extras to use later for breadcrumbs or turn them into something cozy like a French toast casserole. Try the Holiday Morning French Toast Bake Linked! Feel free to use store-bought hummus to save time. Want to make your own? Try the Marinated Walnut Hummus Linked!
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Fran Allen, CNP is a non-diet certified Holistic Nutritionist based in Toronto. Her work focuses on intuitive eating, achieving health at every size and dismantling diet culture. She uses her years of professional culinary experience to make meals fun, easy and satisfying.
