Save Adorable bee-shaped sandwich bites arranged on a vibrant board, perfect for a playful picnic or childrens party. Fresh, colorful fruits and vegetables surround the sandwiches for a delightful, nutritious spread.
This recipe is a hit at my family gatherings, especially with kids who love the cute bee shapes and the variety of fresh sides to munch on.
Ingredients
- Sandwiches: 12 slices soft sandwich bread (white or whole wheat), 6 tablespoons cream cheese or hummus, 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for sweet version), 1 small cucumber thinly sliced, 1 small carrot thinly sliced, 12 black olives pitted (for bee stripes and eyes), 12 chive stems (for antennae)
- Board Assembly: 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup grapes (green and red), 1 cup strawberries halved, 1 cup mini pretzels, 1/2 cup cubed cheese (optional), Fresh herbs for garnish (mint, basil)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Using a bee-shaped or oval cookie cutter cut bee shapes from the sandwich bread slices.
- Step 2:
- Spread cream cheese or hummus evenly on half of the bread cutouts. Drizzle with honey if making a sweet version.
- Step 3:
- Layer thin slices of cucumber and carrot on top then cover each with a second bread cutout to form sandwiches.
- Step 4:
- Slice black olives into thin rings for bee stripes and small pieces for eyes. Arrange on top of sandwiches gently pressing into the spread.
- Step 5:
- Insert two short pieces of chive as antennae into each sandwich.
- Step 6:
- Arrange bee sandwiches on a large serving board.
- Step 7:
- Surround with cherry tomatoes baby carrots grapes strawberries mini pretzels cheese cubes and fresh herbs.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready for your picnic.
Save This recipe always brings smiles to the table and creates fun memories as everyone enjoys the cute bee sandwiches together.
Required Tools
Bee-shaped or oval cookie cutter small knife spreader or butter knife large serving board or platter
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (bread) Dairy (cream cheese) Possible Nuts (check bread and spread labels). For allergies use gluten-free bread and dairy-free spreads as needed Always check ingredient labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories 210 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 33 g Protein 5 g per serving
Save This cute bee sandwich board is a delightful and easy way to impress guests and keep everyone happily snacking.
Common Questions
- → How do I make the bee shapes for the sandwiches?
Use a bee-shaped or oval cookie cutter to punch shapes out of soft sandwich bread slices before assembling.
- → What ingredients create the bee stripes and eyes?
Thinly sliced black olives provide stripes and small pieces serve as eyes, pressed gently onto the sandwich tops.
- → Can this be made vegan-friendly?
Yes, substitute vegan cream cheese or hummus and omit honey to suit vegan preferences.
- → What sides complement the sandwiches on the board?
Fresh cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, grapes, strawberries, mini pretzels, cheese cubes, and herbs create a vibrant, nutritious accompaniment.
- → How should the sandwiches be stored before serving?
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, ensuring freshness and maintaining their shape.
- → Are there tips for alternative breads?
Whole grain or gluten-free breads can be used for added fiber or dietary needs, adjusting spreads accordingly.