Easy Sunbutter and Jelly Pinwheels: Best 10-Minute Snack
These Easy Sunbutter and Jelly Pinwheels are a quick, nut-free snack made with just four simple ingredients. Perfect for lunchboxes, playdates, or a last-minute treat, they come together in under 10 minutes with no cooking required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-inch) flour tortilla
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seed butter (sunbutter), at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon jelly or jam (any flavor, preferably seedless)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Lay out your tortilla on a clean, flat cutting board. If cold, warm in the microwave for about 10 seconds to make more pliable.
- Spread a thin, even layer of sunbutter over the entire surface of the tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. If using cream cheese, spread it first, then add the sunbutter.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of jelly onto the center of the sunbutter layer. Use the back of the spoon to gently swirl it into a thin, even line down the middle of the tortilla. Do not spread to the edges.
- Roll the tortilla tightly starting from one edge. Use your fingers to keep the roll firm and even. Press the seam gently to seal.
- Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and twist the ends to secure. Refrigerate for 10 minutes if time allows (optional but recommended for cleaner slices).
- Slice the roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion. Wipe the knife clean between cuts.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a plate with the spiral facing up. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature sunbutter and tortillas. Thicker jams or preserves work better than thin jelly to prevent sogginess. Chilling the roll before slicing yields cleaner cuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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