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These 6 Sandwich-on-a-Stick Lunch Box Ideas are perfect for school or work lunches! An easy, tasty and fun twist on all of your favorite sandwiches. Fill your lunch box with vibrant veggies, fresh fruits, and mini sandwiches!
Who else is gearing up for the fun and excitement of a new school year? My kids just started again and we are slowly working back into a structured routine after the leisure of summer. I’m always looking for fun new lunch box ideas for school and work, and I know you are too. Today I’m sharing 6 Easy “Sandwich-on-a-Stick” lunch box ideas that are fun, delicious, and no more work than making a traditional sandwich.
Today I’m working with Horizon Organic and I’m so excited about it. Did you know that only 6% of all refrigerated milk sold is USDA certified organic? Such a small amount! You all know that hobby farming has my heart, and so I love supporting organic dairy. Want to learn more about what organic means, especially when it comes to dairy? Find out more on the Horizon Organic website here.
You’ll also want to check out 8 Wholesome Lunch-Box Ideas for Adults or Kids, Six Quick and Easy Hummus Lunch Boxes, and The Life Changing Magic of the Veggie Box for more convenient packed lunch and on-the-go meal and snack ideas!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make: Just throw all the ingredients on a skewer and you’re done.
- Tons of Variety: It is an easy way to incorporate all the food groups into a fun way to eat them.
- Kid Friendly: Putting things on a skewer makes even old favorites into something new and exciting to try. Kids love that!
Ingredients
- Bread, cut into cubes
- Luncheon meats
- Cheese cubes
- Organic fruits, such as grapes and apples, Optional
- Organic leaf lettuce
- Organic veggies, such as cucumber and tomato
- Four-inch pieces of wooden skewer
- Dipping sauces as needed for your combination of ingredients
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities
Popular Substitutions and Variations
- If you like ingredients together on a sandwich, you can put them on a skewer together! Just think of the classic combinations you like to eat, especially the “fancy” combos that you’ve eaten at your favorite restaurants: Chicken, bacon, cheese, and ranch dressing. a classic BLT, Caprese with tomato and mozzarella with pesto to dip in, etc. The possibilities are endless!
How to Make Sandwiches on a Stick
Step #1: Cut all the ingredients into bite-sized pieces.
Step #3: Prepare any dipping sauces needed. Place the skewers and dipping sauces in the lunchbox.
Step #2: Place all the ingredients on the skewer in sandwich order. Repeat to fill two more skewers.
Step #4: Round out the meal with fruits, veggies, and a Horizon Organic milk box.
Recipe FAQs
You’ll want to use a bread that is a little sturdier for most of these sandwiches on a stick so that it doesn’t fall right off. Use some from the bakery at your favorite grocery store or your favorite homemade loaves.
You can use the suggestions in the recipe, but really any kind of salad dressing or sauce that you love to eat would work well. These dressings are a great place to start if you need ideas.
Expert Tips
- My kids and I love these for lunch and they don’t take much more time than making a traditional sandwich.
- I found it easiest to make the peanut butter and jelly sandwich and then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- I like to get the ingredients we are using for the day ready and have my kids make their own sandwich-on-a-stick.
- If you have little kids below school age, it’s nice to make their lunch box (and yours!) in the morning when you are making the other lunches. I just stick the little boys’ lunches in the fridge and then lunch is done for everyone, even the ones at home!
- Have your kids help you decide what they want for lunch and get them involved in the prepping/packing. When my kids have a little say in their lunch, they are much more likely to eat it.
- If you have a nut-free school (ours is not), try sun butter (made from sunflower seeds) in place of peanut butter, and omit any nuts.
- To cut down on morning prep time, make a veggie box and have the kids take from it for their lunches.
- Use cupcake liners to keep food separated.
Tips for Incorporating Organic Foods into Your Lunch Boxes
- Horizon Organic Milk Boxes and Cheese Sticks make for great grab and go options.
- When buying organic produce, just pick out a few at a time. Send your kids with organic carrots and celery or bell pepper and cucumbers instead of all three. You’ll keep more variety in their lunches and have less food waste in the fridge.
- Shelf-stable organic items are great to have on hand, and they don’t spoil quickly. I fill our lunches with nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, and even organic popcorn.
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6 Sandwich-on-a-Stick Lunch Box Ideas
Ingredients
Pizza Sandwich-on-a-Stick
- baguette pieces
- Horizon Organic Mozzarella Cheese Stick
- organic pepperoni
- organic cherry tomatoes
- organic black olives
- marinara for dipping
- 3 four-inch pieces of wooden skewer
Classic Ham and Cheese Sandwich-on-a-Stick
- sandwich bread, cubed
- organic ham luncheon meat
- Horizon Organic Milk Cheddar Cheese Stick
- organic leaf lettuce
- 3 four-inch pieces of wooden skewer
- mayo/mustard/or a mix of the two for dipping
Chicken Salad Sandwich-on-a-Stick
- hearty whole grain bread, cubed
- organic chicken luncheon meat
- Horizon Organic mozzarella Cheese Sticks
- organic green apple pieces
- organic red grapes
- 3 four-inch pieces of wooden skewer
- mayo for dipping
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich-on-a-Stick
- sandwich bread, cubed
- peanut butter or other nut butter
- jam or jelly
- organic sliced banana
- organic raspberries or blackberries
- 3 four-inch pieces of wooden skewer
Veggie Sandwich-on-a-Stick
- hearty whole grain bread, cubed
- Horizon Organic Cheddar Cheese Stick
- organic cucumber slices
- organic bell pepper pieces
- organic cherry tomatoes
- 3 four-inch pieces of wooden skewer
- hummus for dipping
Club Sandwich-on-a-Stick
- sandwich bread, cubed
- organic ham and turkey luncheon meat
- organic cooked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Horizon Organic Cheddar Cheese Stick
- organic cherry tomato
- organic leaf lettuce
- 3 four-inch pieces of wooden skewer
- mayo/mustard/or a combo of the two for dipping
Instructions
- Cut breads, veggies, luncheon meats, Horizon Organic Cheese Sticks, and anything else needed into bite-sized pieces.
- Poke bread on the skewer and push it towards the end. Layer on the rest of the sandwich toppings, adding more bread as you like and ending with bread to create a stacked sandwich on a stick.
- Repeat at least two more times for three total sandwich-on-a-stick skewers.
- Serve mayo/mustard/or a combo of the two on the side for dipping. Marinara is great with the pizza sandwich-on-a-stick and hummus is great with the veggie.
- Place in lunch box and round out the meal with fruits, vegetables, and a Horizon Organic Milk Box.
- Enjoy for a lunch, storing it in a lunch box with ice packs as needed.
Notes
- My kids and I love these for lunch and they don’t take much more time than making a traditional sandwich.
- I found it easiest to make the peanut butter and jelly sandwich and then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- I like to get the ingredients we are using for the day ready and have my kids make their own sandwich-on-a-stick.
I wish these things were invented when I or my kids were little! Cold lunch was always sooooo boring. I love these ideas! You are such a fun mom! 🙂