Few things can transport me right back to childhood quite like my favorite foods from when I was a kid can. Grilled cheese sandwiches, spaghetti with butter, macaroni and cheese — my childhood foods often go hand-in-hand with my comfort foods. One shining example of this is a good old-fashioned peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Over the years, a few different brands have tried their hands at making grab-and-go PB&J sandwiches — usually without the crust. And now Trader Joe’s has joined in on the nostalgic childhood favorite, and it might be one of the best takes on this classic sandwich to date.
Trader Joe’s Crustless Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jam Sandwiches are brilliantly simple — just salted peanut butter, strawberry jam, and crustless white bread, sealed around the edges. Just thaw at room temperature for an hour, or in your fridge for two hours, and that’s it! A ready-to-eat vegan sandwich awaits.
“The crustless sandies are 15/10,” wrote one enthusiastic Trader Joe’s shopper. The review isn’t at all surprising. What’s not to love about a peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwich — especially one made with soft white bread, with no crust?
Each box of Crustless Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jam Sandwiches contains four of the sweet and salty treats, and they’re priced to perfection at just $3.79 per box. Where else can you get a grab-and-go sandwich for under $1? Plus, they’re perfect for kids heading back to school, either for lunch (if peanut butter is permitted) or as an after-school snack.
If you want to give the brand-new Crustless Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jam Sandwiches a try, head to the frozen section of your nearest Trader Joe’s ASAP. There’s a good chance that kids at heart will be stocking up on this beloved feel-good food item.