6 Sandwich-on-a-Stick Lunch Box Ideas

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on Aug 27, 2018, Updated Nov 09, 2024

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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.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Popular Substitutions and Variations
How to Make Sandwiches on a Stick
Recipe FAQs
Expert Tips
Tips for Incorporating Organic Foods into Your Lunch Boxes
More Sandwich Recipes to Consider
6 Sandwich-on-a-Stick Lunch Box Ideas Recipe

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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.

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

What kind of bread should I use?

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.

What kind of dipping sauce should I use?

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.