Train Track Sandwich Board (Print Version)

Creative lunch platter with sandwiches shaped as train cars on celery and pretzel tracks, perfect for kids.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Sandwich Fillings

01 - 8 slices whole wheat or white sandwich bread
02 - 4 tbsp cream cheese
03 - 4 tbsp peanut butter or sunflower seed butter (nut-free alternative)
04 - 4 tbsp strawberry jam
05 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
06 - 4 slices turkey or ham (optional)

→ Edible Train Tracks & Decorations

07 - 2 large celery stalks
08 - 1 cup pretzel sticks
09 - 16 round cucumber slices
10 - 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1 red bell pepper
12 - 1 yellow bell pepper
13 - 1 cup baby carrots

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Cut bread slices into rectangles for train cars and one larger shape for the engine using cookie cutters or a knife.
02 - Spread cream cheese with cucumber, peanut butter with jam, or layer cheddar with turkey or ham. Combine and press sandwiches gently.
03 - Lay celery stalks in parallel lines on a large platter to form rails, then position pretzel sticks across at intervals to act as cross-ties.
04 - Position sandwich rectangles atop the celery rails as train cars. Attach cucumber rounds and cherry tomato halves as wheels using small dabs of cream cheese if necessary. Decorate the engine with slices of red and yellow bell peppers.
05 - Arrange baby carrots, extra cucumber slices, and additional vegetables around the board for snacking and visual appeal.
06 - Present immediately and encourage children to move the train cars along the tracks before eating.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Fun and imaginative presentation to excite kids
  • Encourages healthy eating with vegetables and wholesome fillings
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  • Substitute fillings to suit dietary restrictions (e.g. nut-free spreads, vegan cheese)
  • Use gluten-free bread if needed
03 -
  • Use a dab of cream cheese to help 'wheel' vegetables stick securely
  • Customize fillings to match your child's tastes and dietary needs
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