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DIY Coffin Sandwiches

DIY Coffin Sandwiches: Fun Peanut Butter and Jelly Caskets Recipe

Create spooky DIY coffin sandwiches with peanut butter, jelly, and bananas for a fun twist on a classic favorite, perfect for Halloween.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Course: Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Filling
  • 16 slices bread
  • 9 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 9 teaspoons grape jelly
  • 1 small banana cut into 24 slices

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • resealable plastic bag

Method
 

Prepare the Caskets
  1. Place 1 piece of bread on top of another. Cut 4-inch by 2 1/2-inch 'casket' shape from longest part of bread slices. Cut 1/2 inch off both corners of top of bread slice. Repeat with remaining bread slices for 8 'caskets'.
Assemble the Sandwiches
  1. Separate bread slices. Spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter on bottom slice of each. Top with 1 teaspoon jelly, 3 banana slices, and the top slice of bread.
Decorate
  1. Place the remaining tablespoon peanut butter and teaspoon jelly in a small resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; gently knead to mix peanut butter and jelly. Cut 1/8 inch off 1 corner of the bag. Squeeze RIP (rest in peace) on each 'casket' sandwich. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSugar: 9g

Notes

Feel free to customize the flavors by using different jams or nut butters. These sandwiches can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.

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