Make school lunches exciting with nutritious, kid-friendly sandwiches that combine healthy ingredients, great taste, and back-to-school convenience.
(Feature Impact) When you see a schoolchild sitting at a cafeteria table opening their lunchbox, you’re probably already imagining there’s a sandwich inside. After all, it’s a classic back-to-school staple that parents rely on for comfort, convenience and nutrition as they try to get everyone out the door on time – all you have to do is put the bread and fillings together, and you’re good to go. This, of course, leaves the question of which bread and fillings to choose.
A new survey conducted by Atomik Research on behalf of Nature’s Own indicates that modern parents care more about nutrition when deciding which bread to buy, with 88% of survey respondents agreeing that feeding their kids healthy bread seems like an easy parenting win.
With clean, simple ingredients that balance taste and nutrition, Nature’s Own Bread supports an achievable healthy lifestyle for busy families. Whether you choose a classic white loaf, reach for a whole wheat loaf or have dietary restrictions to account for, you can feel confident that you’re choosing bread free from artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.
For a nutritious lunch that’s perfect for the 85% of parents who favor whole-grain bread, make this Ham, Turkey, Bacon, and Cheese Pocket with Honey Wheat Bread. The flavorful blend of perfectly baked deli meats and American cheese makes every bite satisfying. Consider involving the whole family assembly-line style to make multiple batches simultaneously, encouraging learning opportunities for kids while counting ingredients and measuring fillings while spending time in the kitchen the week ahead.
Some school days call for simple, fun comfort food, and that’s where Fluffernutter comes in Soft bread, creamy peanut butter, and fluffy marshmallows create a combination that nourishes kids of all ages not only physically, but mentally as well. Whether you pack it as a lunchbox surprise or prepare it as an after-school treat, it’s a sandwich that promises sweetness and nostalgia – a perfect fit for 78% of parents who agreed that sandwiches are a canvas for small moments of caring, like lunch bag notes.
Because sandwiches are so customizable, you can easily adapt these recipes to your family’s unique preferences and needs. Whether you decide to use different seasonings or swap to multigrain bread, there’s no such thing as a wrong sandwich decision as long as it works for you.
To see the ingredients and decide what kind of bread you want to stock up on during the school year, see naturesownbread.com.
Ham, Türkiye, bacon and cheese pockets
- 8 slices Nature’s own honey wheat bread
- 1/4 pound deli turkey
- 1/4 pound deli ham
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- 4 slices white American cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Chop the turkey, ham and bacon and toss together. Set aside.
- Using a knife, cut the crust off each slice of bread.
- With a rolling pin, roll and flatten each slice of crustless bread. Take four slices and place a spoonful of minced meat in the center of each slice. Top with crumbled slices of cheese.
- Place the remaining slice of crustless bread on top of each pocket.
- Crack eggs into small bowl and add water. Beat together. Dip a fork into the egg mixture and cut each end of the pocket into pieces until the two pieces close together. Repeat in each pocket. Brush the top of each pocket with the remaining egg mixture and sprinkle the salt on top.
- Place on sheet pan and bake until golden brown, 7-10 minutes.
- Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy.
Fluffernutter Sandwiches
Total time: 10 minutes
Serving: 1
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 pieces Nature’s own butterbread
- 2 tablespoons marshmallow fluff
- Spread peanut butter on a slice of bread. Spread the marshmallow fluff on the second slice. Place both slices together to make a sandwich.
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Previously published at editors.familyfeatures.com
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