Road Trip Car Lunch (Printable Version)

Car-shaped sandwich lunch with fresh veggies and snacks, ideal for portable, fun meals anytime.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

01 - Lay out the bread slices and spread cream cheese or hummus evenly on each slice.
02 - Layer cheddar cheese and deli turkey or vegetarian slices onto two of the spread bread slices, then top with the remaining slices to form sandwiches.
03 - Use a car-shaped cookie cutter or sharp knife to cut each sandwich into a car shape.
04 - Attach cucumber slices and grape tomatoes or olives to sandwich sides as wheels, using small dabs of cream cheese as adhesive. Slice baby carrots in half for bumpers.
05 - Cut small shapes from nori or spinach tortilla to create windows and decorative trims, attaching them as desired.
06 - Place the decorated car-shaped sandwiches in lunchboxes and add baby carrots, grapes, and pretzel sticks as accompanying snacks.
07 - Serve immediately or pack in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack to maintain freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Creative and fun meal presentation
  • Healthy vegetarian options
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 -
  • Use a sharp knife for clean sandwich shapes
  • Include small containers of dip like hummus or ranch for veggies
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