If your kids don't eat the crusts on their sandwiches, you have to try these Sandwich Crust Lollipops! They're area playful twist on a classic sandwich, so picky eaters are totally going to love this simple, kid-friendly recipe, and the best part is, you don't have to waste 1/3 of the loaf, by throwing away the discarded crusts!
Why Kids Love It
Novelty Factor: Kids are drawn to anything on a stick – it's like a mini adventure on their plate.
Playful Presentation: Rolling up the PB & J, cream cheese, nutella, or whatever your kids' faveorite fillings is, in a crusty bread blanket adds an element of excitement.
Familiar Flavors: The timeless combination of their favorite sandwich flavors is a taste that kids instinctively love.
The Ingredients
You want meals that are both delicious and nutritious. Here's why Sandwich Crust Lollipops tick both boxes:
Balanced Nutrition: Nut butter offers a good dose of protein, healthy fats, and fiber, while jelly adds a touch of fruity goodness. Try organic whenever possible and choose a jelly with less sugar and additives if possible.
Whole-Grain Bread: We're using whole-grain bread for its wholesome goodness, providing complex carbs and essential nutrients that support your little one's growth to provide essential nutrients and keep those little tummies fuller for longer. You can do any type of bread you use at home for these!
You can serve these for breakfast, snack, dessert, even add to your kids' lunch boxes!
To start, just slice off your crusts in one long piece, cutting through the edge in only one place.
Then, you can spread your desired fillings along the cut edge of the crust. You want enough so it comes out of the top, and you can taste more than just the crust.
Roll up the crust tightly into a coil.
Insert a lollipop stick into each one where the end overlaps on top of the coil. I got mine on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/44Rak1H
Then, brush the tops with melted butter, or spray with non-stick cooking oil, so they get a crispy golden top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10-12 minutes for a toasted finish.
Optionally, you can finish these off with mini chocolate chips or sprinkles, for fun.
Optionally, you can finish these off with mini chocolate chips or sprinkles, for fun.
My kids loved these!
My kids loved these!
Sandwich Crust Lollipops
Prep Time: 5 minutes Bake Time: 10 minutes (optional)- Crust from sliced sandwich bread, any kind
- Creamy peanut butter, nut butter, sun butter, Nutella, Cream cheese, or spread of choice
- Fruit jelly or jam of your choice, honey, marshmallow fluff, or something sweet
- Lollipop sticks: https://amzn.to/44Rak1H
Instructions:
Cut off your crusts in one long piece, cutting through the edge in only one place.
Spread fillings along the cut edge of the crust.
Roll up the crust tightly into a coil.
Insert a lollipop stick into each one where the end overlaps on top of the coil. Then, brush the tops with melted butter, or spray with non-stick cooking oil, so they get a crispy golden top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10-12 minutes for a toasted finish.
Storage:
Store any leftover lollipops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. These also freeze well – just wrap them tightly before freezing and thaw in the fridge before enjoying.
Common Questions, Answered:
Q: Can I make this gluten free?
A: Use your favorite sliced gluten-free sandwich bread crust.
Q: Can I use a different spread instead of peanut butter?
A: Absolutely! Feel free to use almond butter, sunflower seed butter, Nutella, or even cream cheese for a unique twist.
Q: Can I make these in advance for parties?
A: Definitely! Prepare the lollipops ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They're a hit at parties!
