Road Trip Ready Lunch (Printable version)

A fun, car-shaped lunchbox meal featuring sandwiches and fresh snacks, ideal for easy packing and eating.

# What you 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 - 1/2 cup pretzel sticks

# How to Make It:

01 - Lay out all bread slices and spread cream cheese or hummus evenly on each slice.
02 - Place cheddar cheese and turkey or vegetarian alternative atop two slices, then cover with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
03 - Use a large car-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp knife to cut each sandwich into a car silhouette.
04 - Attach cucumber slices and grape tomatoes or olives to sandwich sides with small dabs of cream cheese to represent wheels.
05 - Slice baby carrots in half to create bumpers and cut shapes from nori or spinach tortilla for windshields or trim; affix as desired.
06 - Place car-shaped sandwiches in lunch containers and add baby carrots, grapes, and pretzel sticks as accompanying snacks.
07 - Serve immediately or store in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack to maintain freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For a vegan version use plant based cheese and deli slices
  • Swap out fillings and sides to suit preferences try sliced bell peppers apple wedges or cherry tomatoes
03 -
  • Include small containers of dip like hummus or ranch for the veggies
  • Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and appearance
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