Quick Sandwich Roll Ups 2 Minute School Lunch Idea

Sandwich Roll Ups

This easy kids lunch idea has long been a favorite in our house—with a variety of fillings—and I’ve found it to be a really simple way to mix up how we serve sandwiches. There’s nothing too complicated about making sandwich roll ups, though there are a few tricks that can make the process much easier. This works with peanut butter and jelly, sunflower seed butter and jam, hummus, turkey and cheese, or really anything thin or spreadable. I’m going to share how to make this lunch idea and I hope it’s a helpful one to have in the mix—whether for daycare, kindergarten, or bigger kids. And just because I think this matters: I feel strongly that we do not need to be making. cute food for our kids everyday, but if you want to do something like this on occasion to make a meal feel less expected, go for it!

Ingredients You Need

To make this lunch you’ll need:

Soft sandwich bread: Softer bread, rather than artisanal bread, is much easier to use here.Peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, other nut or seed butter, or cream cheeseJam, jelly, or chia jamRolling pin

Ingredient Substitutions

You can swap in other filling too. Try peanut butter and jelly, sunflower seed butter and jam, apple butter, cream cheese and jam, Nutella, turkey, cheese and mustard, hummus, or any other filling or spread you like. Just keep the layers thin.Gluten-free: Use a soft gluten-free sandwich bread.Nut-free: Use sunflower seed butter or another nut-free filling option from my list above.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at how to make this sandwich pinwheel. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information. TIP: Warming the bread just slightly can help it flatten more easily. A serrated knife is key for easy slicing.

How to Store

You can make these up to 24 hours ahead and store in an airtight container or lunchbox in the fridge. Pack them tightly in the container so they are nestled up against each other, which will help them hold together.

Best Tips for Success

A soft sandwich bread works best here. A whole grain bread is fine (though this is not a great use for a hearty artisanal bread with a lot of seeds).Warming the bread just slightly can help it flatten more easily.A serrated knife is key for easy slicing.Try peanut butter and jelly, sunflower seed butter and jam, apple butter, cream cheese and jam, nutella, turkey, cheese and mustard, hummus, or any other filling or spread you like.Keep the layer of filling fairly thin so it’s easy to roll.I keep the crust on to save a step, though you could remove them if you prefer.You can make these the night before you plan to serve them and store in an airtight container or lunchbox in the fridge.Find more Vegetarian Lunch Ideas and Sandwiches for Kids.

I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it for your kids, so please comment below to share!