6 Easy “Sandwich-on-a-Stick” Lunch Box Ideas are perfect to take to school or work and are a fun twist on all of your favorite classic 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. Plus, who doesn’t love eating something off of a stick? My kids request these all the time.

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. I don’t have a milk cow of my own, so I get it from the next best source – Horizon Organic. They are committed to small family farms, the environment, and delicious dairy products. We love their cheese sticks and milk boxes and keep them on hand to make packing lunches even easier. Want to learn more about what organic means, especially when it comes to dairy? Find out more on the Horizon Organic website here.

Now on to those lunches! Simple, varied, and fun; you are going to love these as much as we do.

Tips on incorporating organic 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.

Tips for getting a packed lunch out the door:

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 and Tricks for Making These Great “Sandwich-on-a-Stick” Lunch Box Ideas

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.

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6 Easy “Sandwich-on-a-Stick” Lunch Box Ideas for School or Work

Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving is 3 Sticks 1x

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6 Easy “Sandwich-on-a-Stick” Lunch Box Ideas are perfect to take to school or work and are a fun twist on all of your favorite classic sandwiches.

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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.

Now let’s take a closer look at each lunch! That way you can get some good ideas flowing for when it’s time for you to pack a lunch for you or your kids.

Pizza Sandwich-on-a-Stick Lunch Details:

Pizza Sandwich-on-a-Stick (3, or more as needed), directions in recipe box above
Marina sauce for dipping
Sliced colored bell peppers
Fresh peach
Strawberry Horizon Organic Milk Box

Classic Ham and Cheese Sandwich-on-a-Stick Lunch Details:

Ham and Cheese Sandwich-on-a-Stick (3, or more as needed), directions in recipe box above
Mayo/mustard/or a combo of the two for dipping
Pickles
Banana
Strawberry Horizon Organic Milk Box

Chicken Salad Sandwich-on-a-Stick Lunch Details:

Chicken Salad Sandwich-on-a-Stick (3, or more as needed), directions in recipe box above
Mayo/mustard/or a mix of the two for dipping
Sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes
Mixed nuts + chocolate chips
Chocolate Horizon Organic Milk Box

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich-on-a-Stick Lunch Details:

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich-on-a-Stick (3, or more as needed), directions in recipe box above
Sliced colored bell peppers, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes
Blueberries
Horizon Organic Cheddar Cheese Stick
Chocolate Horizon Organic Milk Box

Veggie Sandwich-on-a-Stick Lunch Details:

Veggie Sandwich-on-a-Stick (3, or more as needed), directions in recipe box above
Hummus sauce for dipping
Blackberries and raspberries
Mixed nuts + chocolate chips
Strawberry Horizon Organic Milk Box

Club Sandwich-on-a-Stick Lunch Details:

Club Sandwich-on-a-Stick (3, or more as needed), directions in recipe box above
Mayo/mustard/or a mix of the two for dipping
Grapes
Mixed nuts + chocolate chips
Horizon Organic Milk Box

Thank you for letting me share these fun Sandwich-on-a-Stick lunch box ideas with you today. They are ones you are going to come back to again and again!