Save to Pinterest A fun, creative lunchbox meal designed to delight kids and adults alike, featuring sandwiches and snacks arranged in the shape of a car—perfect for on-the-go adventures.
This lunch has become a favorite for road trips and busy days, making eating both enjoyable and nutritious.
Ingredients
- Sandwich Base: 4 slices whole wheat sandwich bread, 2 tbsp cream cheese or hummus, 2 slices cheddar cheese, 2 slices deli turkey or vegetarian alternative
- Decoration & Wheels: 4 round cucumber slices, 4 grape tomatoes or black olives, 2 baby carrots, 1 sheet nori or spinach tortilla (for windshield/trim optional)
- Sides: 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup grapes, 1/2 cup pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Lay out the bread slices. Spread cream cheese or hummus on each slice.
- Step 2:
- Layer cheddar cheese and turkey (or vegetarian alternative) onto two slices. Top with remaining bread to make sandwiches.
- Step 3:
- Using a large car-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp knife, cut each sandwich into a car shape.
- Step 4:
- For wheels, attach cucumber slices and grape tomatoes (or olives) to the sides of each sandwich using a dab of cream cheese as glue.
- Step 5:
- Slice baby carrots in half and use them as bumpers. Cut small shapes from nori or spinach tortilla for windows and details attach as desired.
- Step 6:
- Arrange the car-shaped sandwiches in lunchboxes. Add baby carrots, grapes, and pretzel sticks as side snacks.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately or pack in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack for freshness.
Save to Pinterest Making this lunch always brings smiles around our family table and makes mealtime an adventure for the kids.
Notes
Include small containers of dip like hummus or ranch for extra fun and flavor.
Required Tools
Car-shaped cookie cutter or paring knife, small sharp knife, spreading knife, lunchbox or bento box.
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (bread) Dairy (cream cheese cheese) Soy (possible in deli alternatives). May contain Egg (in bread or deli slices) Sesame (in hummus). Always check ingredient labels for allergen safety.
Save to Pinterest A simple yet delightful lunch idea that brings creativity and nutrition together for any meal.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients make up the sandwich base?
The sandwich base includes whole wheat bread, cream cheese or hummus, cheddar cheese, and deli turkey or vegetarian alternatives.
- → How are the wheels created for the car shape?
Cucumber slices serve as wheels, attached to the sandwiches with grape tomatoes or black olives using a dab of cream cheese as an edible glue.
- → Can this lunch be adapted for vegan diets?
Yes, substitute plant-based cheese and deli slices to make it suitable for vegan preferences.
- → What tools are needed to shape the sandwiches?
A car-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp paring knife is used to cut the sandwiches into car shapes.
- → What sides complement this lunch presentation?
Fresh baby carrots, grapes, and pretzel sticks are included as side snacks to complement the sandwich cars.
- → How should I store the lunch to maintain freshness?
Pack the lunch in an insulated bag with an ice pack to keep it fresh until mealtime.