Save 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 fun lunch became a hit on our last family road trip and got everyone excited about lunchtime.
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 This lunch brought smiles and laughter as we built and ate our edible car creations together.
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
Nutritional Information
Calories 320 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 38 g Protein 14 g per serving
Save This car-shaped lunchbox is sure to make every meal a fun and memorable experience.
Recipe FAQs
- → What bread works best for shaping sandwiches?
Whole wheat bread holds its shape well and offers a nutritious base, but any sturdy sliced bread can be used.
- → How can I make the wheels stay on the sandwiches?
Use a small amount of cream cheese or hummus as an edible 'glue' to attach cucumber slices and grape tomatoes securely.
- → Can this lunch be adapted for vegan diets?
Yes, substitute plant-based cheese and deli slices, and use hummus instead of cream cheese for spreading.
- → Are there suggestions for alternative decorations?
Try using bell pepper strips, apple wedges, or cherry tomatoes to decorate and personalize the car shapes.
- → How should this lunch be stored for travel?
Pack in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack to keep fresh until mealtime, especially on road trips.
- → Is special equipment needed to shape the sandwiches?
A car-shaped cookie cutter is ideal, but a sharp paring knife can also be used to carefully cut the shapes.