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    Home » Fun Food For Kids » Fun Sandwich Ideas

    Best of 2014 - Creative Sandwich Ideas

    Jan 5, 2015 · 16 Comments

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    2014 was definitely the 'year of the sandwich' for me! Although many of my bento lunches don't involve sandwiches at all, as I love the fact that you can pack endless alternatives to sandwiches in a bento box (just see my list of 60 healthy lunchbox food ideas for the proof - not a sandwich in sight!), sandwiches remain a big favourite of Small Child's and they are always an easy option for a packed lunch.  Not one to take the easy route however, a look back at my year in bento revealed that I found lots of fun new ways to present sandwiches creatively in 2014, so I decided to share some of my favourites in this round-up post.

    14 Best creative sandwich ideas for kids from Eats Amazing UK - add a cute suprise to their lunch box

    14. Minion Sandwiches - These were made early in the year for Small Child and a minion-mad friend - they were simple to make but a big hit with the children! See the original blog post here for full details of how to make them. And if you have a minion fan in the house yourself, you might also like my minion lunch and minion cupcakes.

    Eats Amazing UK - Simple minion themed sandwiches - Fun idea for your kids packed lunch

    13. Pirate Sandwich - I based this simple pirate sandwich design on one of our pirate cupcake rings - it's easy to recreate with a large circle cutter and edible marker pens.  For full details and a peak at some of the other pirate themed lunches I made to celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day this year see my original blog post here.

    Eats Amazing UK - Pirate Sandwich Lunch for International Talk Like a Pirate Day

    12. Holly Sandwich - a healthy version of the 'fairy sandwich', this was one of a series of Christmas themed sandwiches that I made last month, and I was really pleased with how it came out! You can find my instructions for making it and several other fun Christmas sandwich ideas here.

    Eats Amazing UK - 6 fun sandwich ideas for Christmas lunches

    11. Doodle Topped Sandwich - I was really pleased with the new way I thought up to decorate a simple sandwich this year – simply top with a piece of tortilla wrap cut to the same size and shape as the sandwich below and doodle with edible marker pens! This rather wonky sketch of the Houses of Parliament was made for bonfire night, in celebration of the thwarting of the gunpowder plot.  You can see full details in the original blog post here.

    Doodle Sandwich - Tortilla Wrap topped sandwich with the Houses of Parliment drawn on with edible marker pen - lunch to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night from Eats Amazing UK

    10. Wizard's Hat - I loved how this one came out! I originally made it in the run up to Halloween but it came in useful for my Harry Potter lunch too! You can find full instructions for making it here.

    Eats Amazing UK - 10 Fun Sandwich Ideas for the Kids this Halloween - Edible Wizards Hat Sandwich

    9. CuteZCute Koala - I couldn't write a post about creative sandwiches without mentioning the amazing CuteZCute range of cutters! This sandwich was made using the gorgeous CuteZCute Cuddle Palz Kit which was new in 2014, and it couldn't be easier to make!

    Eats Amazing UK - K is for Koala Bento Lunch with the CuteZcute Cuddle Friends Cutter Kit

    8. Eyeball Sandwich Balls - this fun idea came to me when I was brainstorming ideas for Halloween.  You can find full instructions for making them here. You can also find lots more fun edible eye ideas here.

    Spooky eyeball sandwich balls - healthy kids food idea for Halloween from Eats Amazing UK

    7. Edible Advent Calendar - Whilst this isn't the prettiest sandwich I've ever made, I was really pleased with the idea! I made this for Small Child's lunch on the first of December, and I have a feeling this one may become an annual tradition! You can find full details of this sandwich and the lunch I packed it in here.

    Eats Amazing UK - Special edible advent calendar sandwich for the first day of advent - the flaps open to reveal little cheese cutouts for pictures below

    6. Owl Sandwich - This cute sandwich is deceptively easy to make with the help of some nesting circle cutters, you can find full instructions to make it here.

    Eats Amazing UK - 10 Fun Sandwich Ideas for the Kids this Halloween - Owl Sandwich

    5. Snowflakes - These pretty sandwiches would be perfect for a winter feast, or maybe just for lunch on a snow day! You can find full instructions for making them here.

    Eats Amazing UK Christmas Food - Make edible snowflakes from tortilla wrap and use them to top sandwiches - cute party food

    4. Monster - Another sandwich made with the aid of my trusty circle cutters, my boys loved this cute monster sandwich! You can find instructions for making him here.

    Eats Amazing UK - 10 Fun Sandwich Ideas for the Kids this Halloween - Simple Monster Sandwich

    3. Rocket Sandwich - I was commissioned to make this special lunch by Branston Pickle, and I was really pleased with how it turned out.  I cut the rocket sandwich out freehand, and Small Child loved it, along with the Branston pickle which he tasted for the first time! See more details in the original blog post here.

    Rocket Sandwich Bento School Lunch Idea from Eats Amazing UK

    2. Penguin - One of my festive sandwiches, I was so pleased with how this penguin sandwich turned out and it was so simple to make! You can find full instructions and some more fun and easy penguin themed foods in this blog post.

    Eats Amazing UK - Simple Penguin Sandwich - such a cute healthy snack idea or for a winter themed lunch

    1. 3D Rocket Sandwiches - I found it hard to pick my favourite sandwich, but in the end the rocket sandwiches that I made for bonfire night won! These were really easy to make (with the help of some star skewers and a clever little tool, my cupcake plunger!), you can find full instructions for making them here.

    Firework Rocket Sandwiches for Bonfire Night - full instructions and pictures from Eats Amazing UK

    I've really enjoyed looking back over my year, and can't help feeling a little proud of my creative efforts in 2014! Here's to many more in 2015!

    Grace

    Disclosure: This post contains some Amazon affiliate links; I may receive commission on items purchased through the links.

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    1. Yolanda says

      January 06, 2015 at 5:17 pm

      Lovely ideas. Thank you!

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      • Grace says

        January 06, 2015 at 8:34 pm

        Thank you! 🙂

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    2. Anne says

      January 08, 2015 at 10:31 am

      My kids have just announced that they want pack lunches for school rather than school dinners! I'm no stranger to Bento but I'll be keeping a close eye on your blog now for some inspiration on making their lunches more interesting.

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      • Grace says

        January 09, 2015 at 12:37 am

        Oooh, fun! I hope you find some inspiration here, if you run out of food ideas you might find this post useful: /category/lunch-box-food-ideas

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    3. Lauren says

      January 12, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      this is such a great roundup! I am always looking for ways to make my kids lunches a little more exciting!

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      • Grace says

        January 17, 2015 at 6:35 am

        Thank you!

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    4. Alison says

      January 13, 2015 at 9:28 am

      I am really impressed by these pretty sandwiches 🙂 I find just getting everything done and in the lunchbox hard enough. Some of these ideas are quite simple so must give them a try

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      • Grace says

        January 17, 2015 at 6:37 am

        Thank you. It's easy to get creative with food on minimal effort - just popping portions of food into silicone cupcake cases or shoving a cookie cutter through a sandwich can make things extra fun!

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    5. otilia says

      January 14, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      i wish i was as good as you at this. #pinitparty

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      • Grace says

        February 13, 2015 at 10:29 pm

        Honestly, it's not as hard as it looks! 🙂

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    6. Natasha says

      January 16, 2015 at 10:24 am

      Your kids must be the envy of the whole school with packed lunches like that!! Thanks for such creative ideas x

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      • Grace says

        February 13, 2015 at 10:30 pm

        Ha, I think they are used to him now!

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    7. Lindsay @ Newcastle Family Life says

      January 18, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      oh i love these , i would have loved something like this in my lunch box as a child. I love the minion one , i will have to attempt some of these when my little two are old enough to appreciate them x #TheList

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      • Grace says

        February 13, 2015 at 10:30 pm

        Thank you! I think I enjoy making them as much as my boys enjoy eating them!

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    8. Magenta says

      November 04, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      Some of these are so simple yet clever & make all the difference to teatime.

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