Kids Lunch Box

For the Sandwiches:

1-2 slices sandwich bread

1 slice cheddar cheese

5 pepperoni slices

1.      Using a cookie cutter, cut out two bread shapes for the sandwich using one or two slices of bread depending on the size and shape of the cookie cutter.

2.      Assemble sandwich by layering the pepperoni and cheese between the slices of bread.

For the Vegetable Sticks:

1 small cucumber

1 small red bell pepper

1 medium carrot

1.      Slice vegetables into ¼ inch thick slices. Use various shaped cutters to cut out shapes.

2.      Thread veggies onto blunt end toothpicks to create mini veggie skewers. Alternatively, place veggie cut outs into small cups and arrange in bento box.

For the Pinwheels:

1 whole wheat flour tortilla, 8” round

¼ cup softened cream cheese, plain or flavored

1.      Spread cream cheese onto the tortilla and roll up. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes then slice into ½” thick wheels.

Fruit and cheese sticks:

1 red apple

2 cheddar cheese slices, ¼” thick

1.      Slice apple into ¼ inch thick slices. Use various shaped cutters to cut out different shapes.

2.      Cut shapes out of the cheese slices.

3.      Thread fruit and cheese onto blunt end toothpicks to create mini fruit and cheese skewers. Alternatively, place cut outs into small cups and arrange in bento box.