Crustless sandwich pockets are delicious for lunchbox packing or snacking. They are an easy recipe to make with the kids. They are filled with fresh fruits and veggies.
Crustless Sandwich Pockets in the Lunchbox
What’s on your lunchbox packing plans this year? I have three kids and I’d like to tell you that by the third the lunchbox became an easy pack; it did not. Each one of my children had their own set of likes and dislikes. My youngest was always, and is, my pickiest with a constant changing palate.
One thing that has stayed consistent is that she is not a traditional sandwich eater, but neither am I. Crustless sandwich pockets were a fun pack. I created then for her and now I’m sharing them with you.
They are easy to make, speak to the crustless bread eaters out there and are filled with delicious mixes that are slightly different than what we often call a traditional lunchbox sandwich.
Crustless Sandwich Pockets in the Lunchbox
Ingredients
- 2 slices of honey wheat bread
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 Banana
- Cinnamon
Instructions
Cut the bread slices with a large circle cookie cutter to create circular shapes.
Stir the peanut butter and honey together. Spread it on one side of each of the circles.
Cut half of the banana into thin slices. Add several slices onto one side of the peanut butter and sprinkle a light coat of cinnamon on top of the banana pieces.
Add the other piece of bread to create a sandwich.
Using a fork, press around the edges of the circle so that it forms a sandwich pocket.
Notes
Wait! Did you need this peanut free? I’ve got you covered! Swap the peanut butter for WOWButter®; it’s a peanut and tree nut free peanut butter alternative. You can find it in the allergy friendly aisle at your Price Chopper/Market 32 Supermarket.
Fill it with veggies: Cut the bread slices with a large circle cookie cutter to create circular shapes. Stir 2 tablespoons of cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing together. Spread it on one side of each of the circles. Add thin slices of cucumber and/or shredded carrots to one side. Add the other piece of bread to create a sandwich. Using a fork, press around the edges of the circle so that it forms a sandwich pocket.
Ranch Dressing: Use your favorite. My personal favorite is the avocado ranch dressing located in the produce aisle at Price Chopper/Market 32 Supermarkets.
Other Fruits: Try fresh sliced strawberries or thin slices of apple pieces in the pockets depending on your likes and dislikes.
Lessons for Children when making this recipe: Make these with your kiddos, there’s always lessons to be learned with even the simplest of recipes. Here are a few to focus on when making these sandwich pockets;
- Measuring ingredients
- Stirring
- Spreading
- Slicing
- Knife safety
- Following directions
Looking for other unique lunchbox packing ideas? Check out my apple cinnamon pancake recipe. It can be turned into a sandwich to keep things tasty, but interesting in the lunchbox. You can find all of my make ahead freezer tips in the link below.
Apple Cinnamon Pancake Sandwich Recipe Link
16 Comments on “Crustless Sandwich Pockets in the Lunchbox”
these would be great grilled. I have a crust avoider myself, I will try these on her 🙂
I hope she liked them & yes grilled is good on some combos too!
What a great idea…Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop.
Joyously,
Betty @ My Cozy Corner Co-Hostess at Katherines Corner
THANK YOU! Love these myself :)…
I know, these are great! Much cheaper than the store bought Uncrustables! 🙂
YES! And, filled with great ingredients :)…
Dora is such a fussy eater at the moment… She could really be excited by UFO sandwiches! Great idea!
I hope she enjoyed them!!! :)…
These are great! I buy Uncrustables for hiking trips but these would be so much healthier (and cheaper). Thanks so much for the idea! Glad to have you at Inspiration Thursday. Hope to see you again this week!
Thank you!! I like them better than uncrustables because you can control the ingredients :)….
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Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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Thank you for pinning. These are great for lunchbox packing yum! xo
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Yum, looks good. Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 17. Shared.
THANK YOU!! And, thank you for hosting. xo. Have a great weekend…