Easy Sunbutter and Jelly Lunchbox Pockets (Nut-Free)
These nut-free lunchbox pockets are made with sunflower seed butter and jelly, wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. They’re sturdy, kid-approved, and perfect for school lunches or after-school snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- ½ cup creamy sunflower seed butter
- ¼ cup your favorite jelly or jam (strawberry, grape, or raspberry)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: coarse sugar or flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix sunflower seed butter with ground cinnamon. If too thick, microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- Open crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles along perforations. Gently stretch each piece slightly.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of cinnamon-sunbutter mixture onto the center of each dough piece. Top with 1 to 1½ teaspoons of jelly or jam.
- Fold dough over filling to create a triangle. Press edges firmly with fingers, then crimp with a fork to seal. Poke a few small vents on top with fork tines.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush tops of each pocket lightly. Sprinkle with coarse sugar or flaky salt if desired.
- Place pockets on prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before storing for lunchboxes.
Notes
Toast the sunflower seed butter with cinnamon to deepen flavor and prevent discoloration. Avoid overfilling to prevent bursting. For best results, use thick preserves or jam. Pockets can be frozen unbaked and baked straight from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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