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 recipe always brings smiles to my kids' faces when they see their lunch shaped like a car.
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 My family loves making this together before a trip it's a great way to spend quality time.
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
Save This meal is perfect for busy days and keeps kids excited about healthy eating.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients create the car shape in this lunch?
The car shape is formed by cutting sandwiches made with bread, cheese, and deli slices using a car-shaped cutter or knife.
- → How do you make the wheels on the car sandwiches?
Cucumber slices and grape tomatoes or olives are attached on the sandwich sides as wheels using a small amount of cream cheese as glue.
- → Are there vegetarian options for this lunch?
Yes, vegetarian or vegan fillings like hummus or plant-based deli slices and cheeses can be used to suit dietary preferences.
- → What side snacks accompany the car-shaped sandwiches?
Baby carrots, grapes, and pretzel sticks are served alongside to complement the sandwiches.
- → Can this lunch be prepared ahead of time for travel?
Yes, it can be packed in an insulated lunchbox with an ice pack to keep everything fresh during trips.