Road Trip Car Lunch (Printable)

A playful lunch featuring car-shaped sandwiches with fresh veggies and snacks for quick, easy meals anytime.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Arrange bread slices and spread cream cheese or hummus evenly on each slice.
02 - Layer cheddar cheese and turkey or vegetarian alternative on two slices of bread, then top with remaining slices to form sandwiches.
03 - Cut each sandwich into a car shape using a large car-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp knife.
04 - Affix cucumber slices and grape tomatoes or olives to sandwich sides using a small dab of cream cheese as adhesive; slice baby carrots in half and attach as bumpers.
05 - Cut windows and decorative shapes from nori or spinach tortilla and attach as desired.
06 - Place car-shaped sandwiches in lunchboxes and add baby carrots, grapes, and pretzel sticks as side snacks.
07 - Serve immediately or pack in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack to maintain freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creative and fun for kids and adults
  • Includes healthy sandwiches and snacks arranged like a car
02 -
  • For a vegan version use plant-based cheese and deli slices
  • Swap out fillings and sides to suit preferences like sliced bell peppers apple wedges or cherry tomatoes
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife or cookie cutter for cleaner sandwich shapes
  • Prepare the sandwiches the night before for a quick grab and go lunch
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