Kids Lunch Box
DIETARY: Traditional
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
For the Sandwiches:
1-2 slices sandwich bread
1 slice cheddar cheese
5 pepperoni slices
- Using a cookie cutter, cut out two bread shapes for the sandwich using one or two slices of bread depending on the size and shape of the cookie cutter.
- Assemble sandwich by layering the pepperoni and cheese between the slices of bread.
For the Vegetable Sticks:
1 small cucumber
1 small red bell pepper
1 medium carrot
- Slice vegetables into ¼ inch thick slices. Use various shaped cutters to cut out shapes.
- Thread veggies onto blunt end toothpicks to create mini veggie skewers. Alternatively, place veggie cut outs into small cups and arrange in bento box.
For the Pinwheels:
1 whole wheat flour tortilla, 8” round
¼ cup softened cream cheese, plain or flavored
- Spread cream cheese onto the tortilla and roll up. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes then slice into ½” thick wheels.
Fruit and cheese sticks:
1 red apple
2 cheddar cheese slices, ¼” thick
- Slice apple into ¼ inch thick slices. Use various shaped cutters to cut out different shapes.
- Cut shapes out of the cheese slices.
- Thread fruit and cheese onto blunt end toothpicks to create mini fruit and cheese skewers. Alternatively, place cut outs into small cups and arrange in bento box.