It’s hard to believe that kids are already heading back to school! Whether they’re looking forward to it or dreading the end of summer, brighten their day with these adorable lunch box creations. All you really need are a few cookie cutters and a little bit of whimsy!

The Recipe

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

Servings: 8

What You’ll Need:

For the Sandwiches:

• 1-2 slices sandwich bread
• 1 slice cheddar cheese
• 5 pepperoni slices

Instructions:

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

Instructions:

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

Instructions:

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

Instructions:

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.