28 Best Sandwich Recipes For Kids

Sandwiches are the perfect easy-to-make food, be it for breakfast or lunch. The right sandwich recipes for kids can let you prepare a wide variety of sandwich preparations to serve your child at home. You may even prepare and pack the child some sandwiches for lunch at school or serve them as an after-school snack.

Sandwiches can be prepared in many different ways as nutritious meals. Be it meat-based or vegetarian, spicy ones or sweet ones with Nutella, there are plenty of options to choose from. Read on to discover some amazing sandwich recipes.

Cheese Sandwich Recipes For Kids

Imagine the cheese melting with every bite of the sandwich! Do you think your children will leave a cheesy sandwich untouched? We doubt it! Try these kids’ sandwich ideas and see for yourself.

1. Club Cheese Sandwich

An old room-service sandwich recipe that is filling, yummy, and a perfect lunchbox recipe. Here is a slightly modified version of the club sandwich recipe for kids.

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You will need:

• 6 thin slices of smoked bacon
• 9 slices whole-wheat bread
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 12 cucumber slices
• 1 pack of soft cheese (200g)
• 6 leaves of lettuce

How to:

1. Grill the bacon for five minutes, turning at least once in between.
2. Toast the bread slices lightly and remove the crusts.
3. Mix cheese and grated carrots in a bowl. Spread this mix on six slices of toasted bread.
4. Top three slices with sliced tomatoes and cucumber and cover them with the remaining three slices. The cheesy side should be down.
5. Place two slices of smoked bacon on the toasts and cover with the remaining three.
6. Cut the sandwiches into small cubes and secure them with a toothpick before serving.

Preparation time: 15min

Cooking time: 10min

Servings: 12

2. Caprese Sandwich With Homemade Pesto

The Italian cuisine-inspired sandwich holds with it the wholesomeness of French bread and other ingredients like parsley, garlic, olive oil, and walnuts. Kids are quite likely to find this sandwich delectable.

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You will need:

• 1 loaf French bread
• 1 tomato (thinly sliced)
• 3 half slices of mozzarella cheese (fresh)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 cups parsley
• ½ cup walnuts
• ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Ground Pepper – to like
• Salt – to taste

How to:

1. Begin by preparing the pesto sauce. Put all the ingredients (parsley, walnut, and garlic cloves) in a blender and blend until the ingredients turn into a smooth paste.
2. Add olive oil to the paste slowly. Use no more than two-third of a cup of olive oil. Keep blending till the paste gets as smooth as possible.
3. Transfer the paste into a large bowl and add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir them together until the mixture turns uniform.
4. Slice the bread loaf in half or as many slices you wish. Spread pesto on one side of the bread slice evenly. Add mozzarella cheese and tomato slices on top of it.
5. Apply pesto on the bread slice that will make the upper half of the sandwich.
6. Press the two halves together firmly and keep the sandwich on the panini machine or any other sandwich making machine.
7. Remove the sandwich as the cheese melts and the bread crust becomes crisp.
8. Serve on a dish with marinara sauce or any other sauce of your kid’s choice.

Preparation time: 10min

Cooking time: 10min

Servings: 4

Quick tip

While making the pesto sauce, you can also use roasted garlic instead of raw to enhance its flavor.

3. Salami And Cheese Sandwich

This sandwich is easy to make. Once you have the ingredients, you need no more than ten minutes to make it.

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You will need:

• 2 slices of bread
• 5 slices salami
• 1 cheese slice
• Mayonnaise
• Butter
• Lettuce, 2 leaves
• ½ tomato, sliced

How to:

1. Butter one side of a bread slice and place it in a preheated pan.
2. Place the cheese slice on it and let it melt.
3. Take the slice off the pan and top it with the salami and tomato slices.
4. Alternate the tomato and salami, with the lettuce leaves in between.
5. Place the other bread slice on top, and your sandwich is ready.
6. Serve it at lunch or as a snack.

Preparation time: 5min

Cooking time: 5min

Servings: 1

4. Apricot, Cheddar And Chicken Sandwich

This recipe has meat, fruit, vegetables and a lot of cheese and cream, something your little picky eater can definitely enjoy.

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You will need:

• ½ cup shredded rotisserie chicken
• 2 Bibb lettuce leaves
• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 1/3 cup dried apricots
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 4 teaspoons coarsely chopped pistachios
• 2 slices tomato
• 2 slices sweet onion
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to:

1. Set aside the bread slices, tomato and onion slices, and lettuce leaves.
2. Mix the remaining ingredients in a dish.
3. Spread the mix on two slices of bread and top them with the tomato and onion slices.
4. Add the lettuce leaf and cover it with the remaining slices.
5. Press it in with your hand and cut it into diagonal halves.
6. Serve with crisps.

Preparation time: 20min

Cooking time: 0

Servings: 2

5. Simple Cheesy Sandwich

When your child is not happy with too many ingredients in his sandwich filling, you can try this one. It has lots of cheese and some greens.

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You will need:

• 8 slices of bread
• 1 head broccoli, separated into florets
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated or thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Softened, unsalted butter
• ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
2. In an oven sheet, add olive oil, salt and pepper, and the broccoli florets. Bake them for around ten minutes and set aside.
3. Heat a skillet on the stove. Apply butter to one side of a bread slice and put it in the skillet, with the buttered side down.
4. Spread one layer of cheese. Top it with the broccoli florets and add another layer of cheese on it.
5. Let the cheese melt a little, before covering it with another slice of bread.
6. Cook both sides of the sandwich for five minutes each, until the cheese melts enough to hold the slices together.
7. Cut the sandwich in half and serve with ketchup.

Preparation time: 10min

Cooking time: 15min

Servings: 4

6. Greek Yogurt Sandwich

If your child loves Greek yogurt, they will love this sandwich. Loaded with colorful veggies and soulful herbs like oregano, it has the right balance of nutrition and taste that stands apart.

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You will need:

• 6 slices of brown bread
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ cup finely grated cabbage
• ¼ cup thinly sliced carrot
• 2 tablespoons chopped capsicum
• 2 tablespoons chopped spring onions
• ½ cup boiled corn kernels
• ½ cup boiled and mashed potatoes
• ⅓ cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
• ⅓ tablespoon black pepper powder
• Salt, chili flakes, and oregano to taste

How to:

1. Heat butter in a pan on low-medium heat.
2. Toast bread slices in the pan until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
3. Combine all vegetables, yogurt, and spices in a bowl and mix well.
4. Spread the vegetable and yogurt mixture over one toasted bread slice and cover it with another toasted slice. Repeat the process with the remaining slices.
5. Cut the sandwich into two halves and serve warm with homemade salsa or guacamole.

Preparation time:10min

Cooking time: 10min

Servings: 3

Quick tip

If your child loves eggs, you may replace broccoli with fried eggs in the recipe.

Fruit And Vegetable Sandwich Recipes For Kids

Preparing healthy snacks for kids that are full of fresh fruits and veggies doesn’t have to be difficult. Smart moms know better than to force-feed fruits and vegetables to their children. They sneak the healthy stuff right between the toasted bread slices, buns, or bagels. Here is a list of fruit and veggie sandwich ideas for kids they would love!

7. Apple, Cheese And Ham Sandwich

This sandwich has the goodness of fruit, dairy, and meat. Try this one if your kids like the apple flavor.

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You will need:

• 8 slices of multi-grain bread
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 8 slices ham
• 1 large apple, thinly grated
• 4 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey

How to:

1. Mix mayonnaise, honey, and mustard in a bowl. Spread it on four slices of bread.
2. Add a layer of cheese on each and top it with a two slices of ham and cored apple.
3. Cover them with the remaining slices and cut the sandwiches in half.
4. Garnish with any leftover pieces of apple and serve.

Preparation time: 10min

Cooking time: 0

Servings: 4

8. Cucumber Cheese Sandwich

Cucumber is a natural body coolant. Combine it with cream cheese, and you have a healthy, creamy vegetable sandwich for kids.

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You will need:

• 6 slices whole grain bread
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• ½ cucumber seeded and sliced thinly
• Juice and zest of one lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• Salted butter
• Black pepper, ground
• Salt to taste

How to:

1. Tap dry the thinly sliced cucumber with a paper towel. Set them aside.
2. Mix the cream cheese, dill, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper in a bowl.
3. Butter one side of the bread slices and spread the cream cheese mix on top.
4. Top three slices of bread with the cucumber slices, you can add two-three slices.
5. Cover the cucumber with the remaining bread slices and cut off the edges.
6. Cut the bread slices into equal triangles and serve.

Preparation time: 30min

Cooking time: 0

Servings: 12

9. Grilled Sandwich With Pears

Here’s another fruity sandwich recipe for kids’ lunch box, and yourself too!

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You will need:

• 2 thick slices of French bread
• 2 slices of Brie cheese
• 2 tablespoons softened butter
• 6 slices pear
• 12 fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to:

1. Heat a skillet on medium flame.
2. Butter one side of each bread slice and place it on the skillet, the buttered side down.
3. Arrange the Brie cheese slices on one of the bread slices, and sprinkle thyme on it. Let it melt a little.
4. Now place the pear slices on the cheese and sprinkle salt and pepper for taste.
5. Cover the bread slice with pears with the other one.
6. Flip the sandwich and cook it for two to three minutes.
7. Take it off heat and cut it diagonally. Serve warm.

Preparation time:10min

Cooking time: 5min

Servings: 1

10. Carrot And Peanut Butter Sandwich

Peanut butter is rich in protein. But if you want more than that, you can add a veggie to the sandwich spread. Here is how.

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You will need:

• ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup finely shredded carrot
• 1 tablespoon apricot marmalade
• 2 teaspoons raisins

How to:

1. Mix the peanut butter, raisins, grated carrots, and marmalade in a bowl. Whisk it well to make a creamy spread.
2. Use the sandwich spread on bread, tortilla rolls, or bun for a healthy snack.

Preparation time: 5min

Cooking time: 0

Servings: 2

Did you know?

You can make peanut butter at home! Mix a cup of roasted peanuts with one tablespoon of peanut oil in a food processor. Blend until you get a smooth butter-like mixture. Store in the fridge for upto two weeks (1).

11. Roasted Pumpkin Sandwich

Pumpkin is rich in essential nutrients that your child needs to stay healthy. So why not make a sandwich filling out of it?

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You will need:

• 100 grams pumpkin
• ½ avocado
• 1 carrot, small
• 4 slices whole grain bread
• 1 large iceberg lettuce leaf

How to:

1. Preheat the oven to 160ºFahrenheit.
2. Peel the pumpkin and remove the seeds. Put the pumpkin on a baking tray or sheet and cook for ten minutes. Once done, let it cool and slice it thinly.
3. Peel the avocado and remove the seed. Mash it lightly in a bowl, using a fork.
4. Spread the avocado paste on two bread slices. Top it with grated carrot, lettuce leaf, and pumpkin slices.
5. Cover with the remaining two bread slices to complete the sandwich.

Preparation time: 15min

Cooking time: 10min

Servings: 2

Egg Sandwich Recipes For Kids

Eggs are one of the iron-rich foods for kids that have complete protein. You can eat them scrambled, sunny side up, boiled, omelet, or as an egg salad. You can also put an egg between two slices of bread to make a healthy sandwich that’s packed with protein and other essential nutrients. This is our compilation of some of the tastiest egg sandwiches for kids.

12. Open Face Egg Sandwich

This is similar to the sunny side up recipe, except it comes with a slice of bread at the bottom. It can also be a decorative sandwich that your kids would love to try.

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You will need:

• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup diced cheese, low fat preferably
• 2 tablespoons fresh or dried chives
• 2 slices tomatoes
• 1 slice brown or whole wheat bread

How to:

1. Heat a skillet on medium flame. Coat it with cooking spray and add the beaten egg.
2. Cook the egg for a minute or until it starts setting around the edges.
3. Add cheese and chives on top, but do not stir. Let the cheese melt on it.
4. Once it is fluffy, remove it from the pan and put it on top of the bread slice.
5. Top it with the tomato slices and serve.

Preparation time: 5min

Cooking time: 3min

Servings: 1

13. Boiled Egg Sandwich

Boiled egg alone is boring. But when you slice it and put it between slices of bread, with other toppings, it becomes interesting.

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You will need:

• 1 hard-boiled egg
• 1 sliced bagel
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 lettuce leaf

How to:

1. Toast the bagel and slice the egg.
2. Top one half bagel with the egg slices, lettuce leaf, and tomato slices.
3. Cover it with the remaining half of the bagel and serve.

Preparation time: 10min

Cooking time: 15min

Servings: 4

14. Egg Mayo Sandwich

Make your egg sandwich a little creamy with this recipe. But beware, mayonnaise means more fat.

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You will need:

• 8 eggs, boiled
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup green onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to:

1. Remove the shells of the boiled eggs and chop them into small pieces. Put them in a bowl.
2. Stir in the mayonnaise into the bowl of eggs and add the green onion, paprika, mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Put the filling between bread slices and serve.

Preparation time: 10min

Cooking time: 15min

Servings: 4

15. Fried Egg Sandwich

One way to eat your eggs is to fry them first. Add to it a piece of bread and some veggies, and you have a healthy meal ready.

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You will need:

• 4 eggs
• 8 slices white bread, toasted
• 4 cheese slices
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to:

1. Heat a skillet on medium flame and coat it with butter.
2. Crack open the eggs into the skillet, side-by-side, and cook them until they reach the desired consistency. You can make them over easy or go for a sunny side up.
3. While the eggs are cooking, add a cheese slice to each egg.
4. Once the cheese melts, take the eggs off the stove and place them each on four slices of bread. Season the fried egg with salt and pepper.
5. Spread the mayonnaise and ketchup on the remaining four slices and put them on the other slices.
6. Cut the sandwiches into diagonal halves and serve hot.

Preparation time: 5min

Cooking time: 10min

Servings: 4

16. Microwave Egg Sandwich

This is a simple egg sandwich recipe with milk and cheese. Most importantly, you can use the microwave to make this one.

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You will need:

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk, or more if you want
• 1 cheese slice
• 2 slices bread
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to:

1. Crack the eggs into a microwave bowl and add milk to it. Whisk the liquid until you see some foam.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cook the egg in the microwave for two minutes or more, until they are properly cooked.
4. Toast the bread in a skillet or a toaster.
5. Spread egg mixture on one slice of the toasted bread and place the cheese slice on it.
6. Put the slice back in the microwave and cook for 15 seconds, or until the cheese melts.
7. Cover with the other bread slice and serve.

Preparation time: 1min

Cooking time: 4min

Servings: 1

Meat Sandwich Recipes For Kids

When you want to add more protein to your child’s diet, add meat to their sandwiches. Here is our list of tasty and easy sandwich recipes that would make good high-protein snacks for kids.

17. Cold Cut Sandwich

This is the recipe for mini Reuben sandwiches made from corned beef cold cuts, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese.

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You will need:

• 1 pound corned beef cold cuts
• 1 loaf rye bread
• 1 jar sauerkraut, drain the liquid
• 1 bottle Thousand Island dressing
• ¼ cups butter
• ½ pounds Swiss cheese

How to:

1. Butter one side of the rye bread slices and put them on a baking sheet, with the buttered side down.
2. op the bread slices with the Thousand Island dressing and then with a little bit of sauerkraut.
3. Place the thin cold cut slices on top of the sauerkraut. Cut the cheese into thin slices and place each on the meat slices.
4. Apply the remaining dressing on the remaining slices of bread and place it (dressing side down) on the filled slices.
5. Butter the top of the slices and bake them at 350ºF for three to four minutes.
6. Serve hot.

Preparation time: 20min

Cooking time: 5min

Servings: 4-6

18. Grilled Turkey And Parmesan Sandwich

When you have leftover turkey after Thanksgiving, season it with some cheese and make a yummy sandwich out of it.

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You will need:

• 8 slices of sandwich bread
• 8 slices mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ turkey breast, thinly sliced
• ½ cup marinara sauce
• Butter, unsalted

How to

:

1. Heat skillet on medium flame. Butter one side of four bread slices and put them in the skillet, buttered-side down.
2. Place a slice of cheese each on the four bread slices in the pan, and top it with a spoon or two of marinara sauce.
3. Sprinkle Parmesan on top of the sauce and add slices of turkey on it. Add another layer of cheese and cover with the remaining bread slices.
4. Butter the top bread slice before flipping it.
5. Toast each side of the sandwich for a minute or two, or until it turns golden brown.
6. Once done, remove from the heat. Slice it in half and serve hot.

Preparation time: 10min

Cooking time: 6min

Servings: 4

19. Bacon Lettuce Tomato Sandwich

Bacon, lettuce, and tomato (BLT) sandwich is perhaps the most traditional American lunch. Here is how you can make a kid-friendly version of this classic.

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You will need:

• 4 slices bacon
• 2 tomato slices
• 2 slices bread, toasted
• 1 leaf iceberg lettuce
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil

How to:

1. Add oil in a large skillet and then the bacon. Cook the bacon slices, flipping them in between, for about ten minutes.
2. Remove bacon from heat once both sides of the slices are evenly browned.
3. Arrange the cooked bacon, lettuce leaf, and tomato slices on a slice of bread.
4. Apply mayonnaise on the other slice and use it to cover the sandwich.
5. Cut the sandwich into two triangles and serve.

Preparation time: 5 Min

Cooking time: 10 Min

Servings: 1

20. Pickled Tuna Salad Sandwich

When you want to pack a filling lunch for your kid, this pickled tuna sandwich can be a good option. It has egg, tuna, parsley, and cheese to make it tasty and equivalently healthy.

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You will need:

• 1 can tuna, 6 oz
• 2tbsp pickle relish, sweet or dill
• 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
• 1tbsp mayonnaise
• 8 slices white bread
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to:

1. Add the tuna, egg, and pickles in a bowl. Mix them gently.
2. Add the parsley and mayo to this mix and season it with salt and pepper.
3. Spread the mix evenly on four bread slices for four sandwiches.
4. Cut them diagonally and serve.

Preparation time: 10min

Cooking time: 0

Servings: 4

Peanut Butter Sandwich Ideas

When you want a quick snack or an energy booster, a peanut butter and jelly (PB&J) sandwich is the first thing that comes to mind. No matter how much you love PB&JS, you’ll lose it if you have to eat it every other day. And so will your kid.

MomJunction brings these exciting peanut butter sandwich recipes your kids will enjoy once in a while.

21. Peanut Butter And Jelly Bagel

Want a quick snack for your child’s playdate? Or a pajama party? Then you should try this sandwich for a kids’ party.

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You will need:

• 1 plain bagel, cut into two rounds
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh fruit jam
• 1 ½ tablespoons peanut butter

How to:

1. On one round of bagel, spread the cream cheese. Top it with peanut butter.
2. Spread the fresh fruit jam and cover with the other half of the bagel.
3. Your yummy Pb&J bagel is ready.

Preparation time: 5min

Cooking time: 0

Servings: 1

22. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Waffle Sandwich

Does your kid love waffles? Here is how you can make them tastier for him.

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You will need:

• 2 frozen waffles
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter

How to:

1. Place the two waffles in a toaster oven and cook for two-three minutes.
2. Take the half-cooked waffles out of the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
3. Put the waffles back in the oven and cook for another two minutes, until the chocolate melts.
4. Once done, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the waffles. Top it with a layer of peanut butter.
5. You can combine the waffles to make a sandwich.

Preparation time: 10min

Cooking time: 5min

Servings: 1

23. Grilled Cheese and Peanut Butter Sandwich

Have you ever wondered how peanut butter and cheese taste together? You will know now, with this cool sandwich idea for kids.

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You will need:

• 2 slices bread
• 2tbsp peanut butter
• 1 slice cheddar cheese
• 2tsp margarine

How to:

1. Spread the peanut butter on one side of a bread slice.
2. Top it with the cheese slice and cover with the other slice of bread.
3. Apply butter on both sides of the sandwich and cook it in the skillet for three-five minutes or until the cheese melts.
4. Cut into diagonal triangles and serve.

Preparation time: 5min

Cooking time: 5min

Servings: 1

24. Cinnamon-Raisin Peanut Butter Sandwich

This is a simple peanut butter sandwich, flavored with cinnamon and enriched with raisins.

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You will need:

• ½ cup peanut butter
• 2tbsp honey
• 2tbsp raisins
• 8 slices whole grain bread
• 2tsp ground cinnamon

How to:

1. Mix the peanut butter, raisins, and honey in a bowl.
2. Spread the mix on four slices of bread and sprinkle the raisins on top.
3. Place the other bread slices on top to make the sandwich.
4. You can cut it into small cubes or triangles before serving.

Preparation time:10min

Cooking time: 0

Servings: 4

25. Fruity Peanut Butter Sandwich

Combine the goodness of fruit with protein-rich peanut butter to make this healthy breakfast sandwich.

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You will need:

• 2 slices bread
• 8tbsp peanut butter
• Sliced fruits: strawberries, green apple, banana, or pears

How to:

1. Toast the bread slices in a skillet.
2. Take one slice of bread and spread half the peanut butter generously on it.
3. Top it with slices of fruit in any way you want.
4. Spread the remaining peanut butter on the other slice of bread and cover the fruit-topped bread slice with it.
5. Press it together gently and cut it into two triangles and serve.

Preparation time: 3min

Cooking time: 3min

Servings: 2-4

Sandwich Wrap Ideas For Kids

If you are tired of bread, bagels, and buns, then try making rolls.

26. Kiwi Wraps

Can’t get your little one to eat fruit? Try sneaking it inside a yummy roll. These kiwi rolls are easy to eat and taste good too.

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You will need:

• 1 whole wheat tortilla roll
• ½ kiwi peeled and sliced thinly
• 1tbsp peanut butter
• 1tbsp cream cheese

How to:

1. Cut the rounded edges of the tortilla to make a square.
2. Spread the peanut butter evenly on one-half of the tortilla.
3. On the other half, spread the cream cheese.
4. Top the layer of cream cheese with the kiwi slices.
5. Wrap the tortilla and cut it into small wheels. Or serve it as a roll.

Preparation time: 15min

Cooking time: 0

Servings: 1

Nutritional value: Calories – 250, carbohydrates –35.3g, protein – 9.1g, fat – 12.5g, cholesterol -11mg

27. California Wrap Sandwich

This is a variation of the original California wrap that has bacon or meat and yogurt. Here is our vegetarian sandwich recipe for kids containing veggies and hummus.

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You will need:

• 2tbsp hummus
• 1 whole wheat tortilla
• ¼ cup grated beetroot
• ¼ cup grated carrot
• 1tbsp fresh peas
• 2tbsp sprouts

How to:

1. Spread the hummus evenly over the tortilla.
2. Top with the grated vegetables and sprouts.
3. Wrap it to make a thick, filling roll and serve this delicious hummus wrap for lunch or dinner.

Preparation time: 5min

Cooking time: 0

Servings: 1

Nutritional value: Calories – 175, carbohydrates –27g, protein – 6g, fat – 5g

28. Turkey and Bean Burrito

Beans are rich in protein, and filling too. Burritos are an excellent choice for dinners. Here is a recipe that lets you combine leftover turkey with beans for a healthy wrap.

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You will need:

• 1tbsp canola oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4 cups shredded turkey or rotisserie chicken
• 1 can pinto beans (15 oz.)
• 6 whole wheat tortillas
• 1 onion, sliced thinly
• 1tbsp cumin powder
• 1tsp chili powder or black ground pepper
• 1 can dice tomatoes with green chilies (15 oz.)
• 2tbsp lime juice
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage or lettuce
• ¾ cup pepper cheese, grated

How to:

1. In a large saucepan, heat the canola oil over medium flame. Add the onion and cook until it softens.
2. Add cumin powder, garlic, and pepper and cook for another minute.
3. Stir in the green chilies and tomatoes and cook on low flame for another 15 minutes.
4. Stir in the shredded chicken or turkey and the beans and cook for three to five minutes.
5. Let it cool a little and divide the mix on the six tortillas equally.
6. Top the burritos with shredded lettuce or cabbage and cheese.
7. Roll the burritos and serve.

Preparation time: 20min

Cooking time: 20min

Servings: 6

Nutritional value: Calories – 415, carbohydrates –39g, protein – 39g, fat – 12g, cholesterol -107mg

Sandwich Decoration Ideas For Kids

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No matter how tasty the sandwich is, you cannot make your kids eat it unless you make it look appealing. Decorating sandwiches can seem like a task, but it needn’t be. We have a few easy sandwich decoration ideas you can try to make food more likable by kids.

1. Make a simple face on the sandwich using marinara sauce or even ketchup.
2. If you are making an open face sandwich, arrange the toppings to make a smiley face. For example, you can use olives or raisins for eyes, carrot sticks as nose, and a cherry or strawberry for the mouth or lips.
3. An easy way to make sandwiches interesting is to use a shape-sandwich cutter to create uniquely shaped sandwiches your child would like. You can also hand-carve simple shapes like a plane, a star, or a heart using a knife.
4. When making a cream cheese cucumber sandwich, you could place the cucumber slices on the sides, like ears, and throw in olives for eyes and nose.
5. Try to use different fruits instead of one variety in a sandwich. That makes the sandwich more colorful.
6. You can also make animal faces and superheroes, or base the design on a festival theme, with different colorful ingredients for sandwiches.

Sandwich decoration need not take extra time or money. All you need to do is use whatever fillings you have in a creative way.

Make A Healthy Sandwich

A slice of good bread and the fillings are what make a sandwich. That said, you cannot put just anything between two slices of bread and call it a sandwich. Similarly, not every bread that you choose can make a sandwich healthy. There are a few specific ones which rule this game.

So, here are some of the most popular and time-tested bread types and fillings for making a tasty sandwich for kids.

• The most basic bread types to make a sandwich healthy are whole wheat and multigrain bread. These are the versions that are well-known due to their acceptability and availability. But, the list does not end here. There is a lot more in the healthy bread bucket that you can try to enhance your sandwich’s nutritional value. A few examples are sprouted whole grain bread, sourdough, sprouted rye bread, oats and flax bread to name a few.
• Cold meats like ham, turkey, bacon, pepperoni, sausages, roast beef, pulled pork, chicken, and lamb
• Eggs
• Seafood like tuna, salmon and prawn
• Cheese: You can try different varieties of cheese in a sandwich; cheese and dairy alternatives like tofu also taste good in a sandwich.
• Fruits including berries, green apple, pears, and grapes
• Nuts
• Veggies like beets, carrots, potato, corn, onion, tomato, lettuce, peppers and more

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the most popular sandwich fillings?

Most children love cream cheese with pepper, mayonnaise, Nutella, finely chopped vegetable slices with oregano, peanut butter, and fruit jams as fillings in sandwiches.

2. At what age can kids make sandwiches?

There is no specific age limit when it comes to making sandwiches. In fact, children as young as three years old can make sandwiches with guidance and supervision from their parents. To begin with, engage your child in preparing easy sandwich varieties such as a jelly sandwich, vegetable sandwich, and peanut butter sandwich.

3. What are some sandwich options for kids with food allergies?

Depending on the food the child is allergic to, they can enjoy several sandwich options. For instance, if a child is allergic to gluten, you can replace wheat bread with tortillas or gluten-free bread. Similarly, if a child is allergic to peanuts, you may use sunflower seed butter or spread as a substitute. Remember, you can replace one food item with another but ensure it is healthy and safe for your child.

4. How can I encourage my kids to try new sandwich ingredients and flavors?

Introduce new ingredients and flavors alongside familiar ones. You can also experiment with different combinations of ingredients to create unique flavors. Serve new ingredients or flavors as a side dish alongside their favorite food to help them gradually adjust to the flavor. Try new ingredients and flavors yourself to lead children by example. Let children participate in grocery shopping and sandwich preparation to develop a healthy relationship with the food. Remember, children may take several tries to adjust to a new flavor, so be persistent with your efforts.

5. What are some creative sandwich ideas for picky eaters?

It is difficult to make picky eaters eat something healthy because they have strong food preferences and do not like most healthy ingredients. Therefore, making their healthy sandwiches presentable, fun, and palatable can encourage them to eat. You can try colorful toppings, fruits of their choice, colorful vegetables, some fun designs, and kid-friendly ingredients like chocolate and cheese.

Sandwiches are the all-time favorites of children. They are tasty, easy-to-make, and filling food with various filling options to choose from. You can go for raw fillings or cook them based on your child’s taste and liking. You may sneak in healthy vegetables and even fruits. Make nutrition-packed sandwiches with the goodness of proteins and healthy fats of eggs, meat, fish, cheese, yogurt, and peanut butter. You may also decorate them to make them more attractive for children. Try these sandwich recipes for kids and see your children ask for more.

Infographic: Best Sandwich Recipes For Children

Sandwiches are a convenient and tasty meal option for little ones. They can be made with different ingredients and customized to suit varying tastes and preferences. We bring you a few ideas for some unique and delicious sandwich recipes. To make them even more exciting, cut them into fun shapes with cookie cutters.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

Key Pointers

• Sandwiches are a simple and quick-to-make meal option for kids that can be made using buns, different kinds of bread, and bagels.
• Popular sandwich fillings include cheese, fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, and various spreads such as peanut butter or jelly-based fillings.
• Tortilla rolls and burritos are a few healthy snack choices made from fillings such as meats, sauces, fruits, or beans.
• Sandwiches can be cut into different shapes and decorated colorfully with various layers, smiles, and sauces to make them appealing to kids.

Illustration: Best Sandwich Recipes For Kids

Image: Stable Diffusion/MomJunction Design Team

Make tasty sandwiches without cooking. Learn how to make creamy, delicious lunchbox sandwiches for kids. Watch an easy video tutorial for step-by-step instructions.

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