Pin 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 was a hit on our last family trip, making the meal exciting and encouraging even my picky eaters to eat their veggies.
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.
Pin This meal brings smiles and creates lasting memories as we share fun and nutritious lunch times 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 (per serving)
Calories 320 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 38 g Protein 14 g
Pin This car-shaped lunch is sure to brighten any day and make meal times much more enjoyable.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I shape the sandwiches into cars?
Use a car-shaped cookie cutter or carefully shape sandwiches with a sharp knife to resemble a car silhouette.
- → What can I use for the wheels on the sandwiches?
Slices of cucumber and grape tomatoes or olives work well as wheels, attached with a dab of cream cheese.
- → Can this lunch be made vegan-friendly?
Yes, replace cream cheese and deli meat with plant-based alternatives to suit a vegan diet.
- → What sides complement this meal best?
Baby carrots, grapes, and pretzel sticks provide crunchy and sweet sides that pair nicely with the sandwiches.
- → How can I keep the lunch fresh during transport?
Pack it in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack to maintain freshness until mealtime.