Recipe Kid-Friendly DIY Sandwich Skewers
August 11, 2020
Looking for your next picnic, packed lunch, or platter pleaser? Look no further than our Kid-Friendly DIY Sandwich Skewers. This versatile recipe is an appetizer, snack or meal for all ages.
Change up the same-old by sharing food in different shapes and sizes and inviting kids to eat with their hands. Served with a side-sauce, kids and adults alike can dip and dunk these skewers for a full finger-food experience.
We’ve featured a three different types of skewers in this recipe: Peanut Butter Strawberry Banana, Vegan BLT, and Cheesy Tempeh Tortillas (served two ways!). But the options are endless—make it your own! Try cucumber and dairy-free cream cheese DIY sandwich skewers for teatime with teddy. Salvage the grilled cheese your toddler took one bite out of at lunch and serve it on a skewer with pickles and vegan bacon for dinner. Make grown-up DIY sandwich skewers by adding unique fillings or serving with a spicy dip (see our tips for more ideas).
The whole family will love these customizable and easy-to-assemble skewers!
What DIY sandwich skewer did you create in the kitchen? Show us your skewers on Instagram. Tag us @silverhillsbakery!
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Strawberry Banana Sandwich Skewers:
- 4 slices Silver Hills Sprouted Bakery Organic Multigrain bread
- 4 Tbsp peanut butter (or your family’s favourite nut-free butter)
- 2 Tbsp jam
- 1 banana , peeled and sliced
- 4 – 6 strawberries
For the Vegan BLT Sandwich Skewers:
- 4 slices Silver Hills Sprouted Bakery Organic Multigrain bread
- 4 slices vegan bacon (we used Lightlife Smart Bacon)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 4 slices vegan cheese (we used Chao cheese slices)
- 2 – 4 leaves butter lettuce
- 4 Tbsp vegan mayo (for dipping)
For the Cheesy Tempeh Tortilla Skewers:
- 4 Silver Hills Sprouted Bakery Organic Spinach Tortillas (we used 2 Spinach and 2 Turmeric tortillas, for colour)
- 4 slices vegan cheese (we used Chao cheese slices)
- 1 bell pepper , cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 sweet onion (such as Walla Walla or Vidalia), cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup button mushrooms , whole or halved (depending on size)
- 1 package (170g) smoked tempeh (we used Lightlife Smoky Tempeh Strips)
- 4 Tbsp hummus (for dipping)
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Instructions
For the Peanut Butter Strawberry Banana Sandwich Skewers:
Spread peanut butter and jam to make sandwiches
Cut sandwiches and fruit into bite-sized pieces
Skewer fruit and sandwich pieces, alternating as you like
For the Vegan BLT Sandwich Skewers:
Cut bread slices into squares (toast first, if desired)
Prepare vegan bacon and cut into squares
Cut cheese slices into squares
Skewer bread, vegan bacon, cherry tomatoes, butter lettuce, and cheese
Serve with vegan mayo
For the Cheesy Tempeh Tortilla Skewers:
Cut tortillas into strips, then fold into squares
Cut smoked tempeh into squares
Cut cheese slices into squares
Cut bell peppers and onions into bite-sized pieces
Skewer tortillas, tempeh, cheese, and vegetables
Serve with hummus
Alternative Preparation: Deconstructed Cheesy Tempeh Tortillas:
Dice bell pepper, sweet onion, and mushrooms
Sauté vegetables on medium-low heat until soft (about 8 minutes)
Layer vegetables, cheese, and tempeh between two tortillas
Fry tortillas in pan until golden and cheese is melted
Cut tortillas into squares and serve with hummus
Try these handy tips!
- Experiment with the serving dips to make them kid-friendly or an adult crowd-pleaser. For the vegan BLT sandwich, you can serve the skewer with plain vegan mayo, or we made a chipotle mayo with minced chipotle peppers, garlic powder, pepper and vegan mayo for the grown-ups.
