6 Sandwich Skewers

top down view of sandwich skewers surrounded by fresh fruit on a platter

5 from 1 vote

Looking for a fun, creative way to pack a nutritious and gluten-free lunch that your kids will love? These sandwich skewers are the perfect solution! Packed with a variety of ingredients from fresh veggies to deli meats and sweet treats like peanut butter and Nutella, these skewers transform a classic sandwich into a playful and easy-to-eat option.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Sandwich on a Stick

Servings:

Calories: 393kcal

Author: Jodi Danen, RDN / Create Kids Club

Equipment

cutting board
small cookie cutters
skewers
knife

Ingredients

Cheese & Veggie Skewer

1 slice gluten-free bread
1 slice cheese
2-3 cherry tomatoes

Meat & Veggies Skewer

1 slice gluten-free bread
3 slices cucumber
2-3 cherry tomatoes
2-3 slices deli meat ✅

Turkey & Cheese Stick Skewer

1 slice gluten-free bread
1 turkey stick ✅
1 cheese stick

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Skewer

1 slice gluten-free bread
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1-2 tablespoons chocolate chips ✅
2 banana slices

Nutella & Banana Skewer

1 slice gluten-free bread
2 tablespoons Nutella
2 banana slices

Cheese and Meat Skewer

1 slice gluten-free bread
1 slice cheese
3 slices deli meat ✅

Instructions

Prep the skewer items. For each skewer, prep the bread and then other ingredients including cutting the cheese for those with cheese or slicing a banana or the cucumbers depending one which skewer you are making.
Assemble. Assemble the skewers by layering the bread and then other ingredients and repeating.

Video

Notes

Spread a dip onto the cold meat and cheese skewers for more flavor. Plain or a seasoned hummus, French onion dip, ranch, spinach dip or guacamole are all delicious options. You can also place a dollop of any dip into the lunchbox for kids to dunk their meat, cheese or veggies.

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