Car Shaped Lunchbox Meal (Printable)

Creative car-shaped sandwiches paired with fresh veggies and snacks for a delightful midday meal.

# Ingredient list:

→ Sandwich Base

01 - 4 slices whole wheat sandwich bread
02 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese or hummus
03 - 2 slices cheddar cheese
04 - 2 slices deli turkey or vegetarian alternative

→ Decoration & Wheels

05 - 4 round cucumber slices
06 - 4 grape tomatoes or black olives
07 - 2 baby carrots
08 - 1 sheet nori or spinach tortilla (optional)

→ Sides

09 - 1 cup baby carrots
10 - 1 cup grapes
11 - ½ cup pretzel sticks

# Cooking steps:

01 - Lay out the bread slices and evenly spread cream cheese or hummus on each.
02 - Place cheddar cheese and deli turkey or vegetarian alternative on two slices, then cover with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
03 - Cut each sandwich into a car shape using a large car-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp knife.
04 - Attach cucumber slices and grape tomatoes or olives to the sides using a small amount of cream cheese as adhesive.
05 - Slice baby carrots in half and position as bumpers. Cut shapes from nori or spinach tortilla for windows and apply as preferred.
06 - Place car-shaped sandwiches in lunchboxes and add baby carrots, grapes, and pretzel sticks as sides. Serve immediately or pack with an ice pack for freshness.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Creative and fun presentation kids will enjoy
  • Easy to prepare and pack for lunches
02 -
  • Use plant-based cheese and deli slices for a vegan option
  • Feel free to swap fillings and sides to suit preferences like bell peppers or apple wedges
03 -
  • Use a fresh car-shaped cookie cutter for clean cuts
  • Prepare components in advance and assemble just before packing
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