Description
Portable and kid-friendly Mini Sandwich Snack Box for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- PB&J: Whole wheat or oatmeal bread, peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter), jam. Optional: moisture barrier trick—thin peanut butter layer on both slices.
- Ham & Cheese Pinwheels: Large flour tortilla, cream cheese or spreadable cheese, ham slices, optional spinach or arugula.
- Mini Turkey Sliders: Slider buns, deli turkey or shredded chicken, cheese, optional lettuce/tomato, optional honey mustard or garlic aioli.
- 1 small apple, sliced and tossed with 1 tsp lemon juice.
- 1 handful pretzels (mini twists, sticks, or peanut butter-filled).
- 1 yogurt pouch or tube (Greek or dairy-free coconut alternative).
- Baby carrots, cucumber slices, small container of hummus.
- Cheese cubes.
- Grapes or berries.
- Small cookie or dark chocolate squares.
Instructions
- PB&J: Assemble sandwich, use cookie cutters for fun shapes, or slice into squares/triangles.
- Pinwheels: Spread cream cheese evenly, layer ham/cheese/spinach, roll tightly, chill 10 minutes, then slice 1-inch rounds.
- Sliders: Lightly toast buns if desired, layer turkey/cheese/veggies, secure with food-safe pick.
- Wash and slice apple. Toss in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Prep carrots, cucumber, or any additional veggies. Pat dry.
- Use a bento-style container or any divided container.
- Place sandwich star in the largest section.
- Arrange sides in separate compartments. Aim for a colorful, abundant display.
- Close lid tightly. Use a paper towel under very juicy items if needed.
- Refrigerate until ready to pack. Use an ice pack for travel.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite ingredients.
- Great for picnics or school lunches.
- Keep it colorful for visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 box
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mini Sandwich Snack Box, Kid-Friendly, Portable Lunch