Pin It 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.
I enjoy preparing these cute bee sandwiches for family picnics because they bring smiles and encourage healthy eating.
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.
Pin It This recipe brings back fond family moments during picnics when kids admire their edible bee creations and eager to eat their veggies.
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
Pin It With simple preparation and delightful presentation these bee sandwiches make any gathering cheerful and healthy.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of bread works best for the bee shapes?
Soft sandwich bread, either white or whole wheat, is ideal because it cuts cleanly and holds shapes well.
- → Can I make these sandwiches vegan-friendly?
Yes, use plant-based cream cheese or hummus and omit honey to keep it vegan-friendly.
- → How do I create the bee stripes and antennae?
Thinly slice black olives for stripes and eyes, and insert short chive stems into the sandwiches for antennae.
- → What fresh ingredients complement the sandwiches on the board?
Arrange cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, grapes, strawberries, mini pretzels, cheese cubes, and fresh herbs around the sandwiches.
- → Can I prepare these in advance?
Yes, you can prepare and arrange them, then cover and refrigerate until serving time to maintain freshness.