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Let’s make these peanut butter & jelly roll-ups for a fun spin on the classic sandwich. All it takes is simple and fresh ingredients to create this colorful lunch that your kids will be excited to open up.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Roll-Ups Lunchbox
If your kids could eat PB & J every day, why not switch it up for these peanut butter & jelly roll-ups? It’s a fun idea and made with the same ingredients, just packed in a different way.
I like to serve lunches like this one and my PBJ Bento lunch with Greek yogurt for additional protein and my homemade fruit leather, but you could exchange those snacks for other healthy options like hard-boiled eggs, deli turkey, or a few energy bites.
What is in Peanut Butter & Jelly Roll-Ups
This peanut butter & jelly roll-up lunchbox is made with a variety of simple and fresh ingredients. Here’s what you need:
- Bread: white or whole wheat works great!
- Peanut butter: or use a nut-free peanut butter substitute.
- Jelly: strawberry, raspberry, apple- any flavor you like!
- Yogurt: vanilla Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
- Snacks: this lunch is packed with fruit leather and mixed berries, but swap them out for whatever you have on hand.
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How to pack Peanut Butter & Jelly Roll-Ups for Lunch
Gather your ingredients and let’s make these roll-ups happen:
- Prep the bread
Remove the crusts from the bread and flatten each slice with a rolling pin or large glass. - Roll it up
Spread the peanut butter and jelly onto the bread slices and roll them tightly. Cut each roll into 1-inch rounds. - Pack
Place the PB & J roll-ups into a compartmentalized lunch container. Add the yogurt, berries, and fruit leather to the empty compartments. *if needed, pack the yogurt in a thermos container to ensure it stays cool and doesn’t spill into the roll-ups. - Prepare for Transport
Place the lunch and thermos container into a lunch bag with an icepack, or refrigerate overnight.
First time packing this lunch for school? Watch this quick video to see how it’s done.
School Lunch Packing Tips
Use these peanut butter & jelly roll ups to build epic school lunches that stay fresh for hours. Here are my pro tips for packing:
Use the right container
I recommend packing this lunch in a hard container with compartments to keep your roll ups from getting flattened in the lunch bag. Everything will remain tasty and intact until lunchtime!
Keep it safe to eat
If you’re assembling this lunch ahead of time, keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to leave. Add an ice pack inside the lunch bag to keep everything fresh.
Add more nutrition
Include some healthy lunch sides to bulk up the nutrition of these roll ups. My favorite fruit to add is berries, but I usually also include sliced apples, banana chips, apple chips, or a fruit salad.
More Kid-Favorite Sandwich Ideas
Sandwiches are a no-brainer for easy lunches, and kids never seem to get tired of them. Recipes like this and the ones below are a great way to keep it fun and add variety:
Uncrustables | Dino Sandwiches | Peanut Butter Apple Sandwich | Sandwich Kabobs
Easy Peanut Butter & Jelly Roll-Ups
Watch How It’s Packed:
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon jelly
- ½ cup mixed berries
- ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- Fruit Leather
Instructions
- Use a knife to remove the crusts from the bread. Flatten each slice with a rolling pin or large glass.
- Spread the peanut butter and jelly over the slices and roll tightly. Cut each roll into 1-inch rounds and pack them into the lunch container.
- Add the yogurt, berries, and fruit roll-ups to the empty compartments. *If needed, pack the yogurt into a thermos container.
- Place the lunchbox (and thermos) into a lunch bag with an ice pack, or refrigerate everything overnight.
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