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.
I love making these bee sandwich cutouts for my childrens parties because they always bring smiles and excitement to the table.
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 creates joyful family moments as everyone enjoys the fun shapes and tasty flavors 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
Save This recipe is perfect for quick gatherings and encourages healthy snacking in a fun way.
Recipe FAQs
- → What bread works best for the sandwich cutouts?
Soft white or whole wheat bread slices provide a sturdy yet tender base, making them easy to cut and shape while maintaining good texture.
- → How do I create the bee stripes and eyes?
Thinly sliced black olives are used to create stripes and small pieces for eyes, gently pressed onto the spread for a cute detailing effect.
- → Can I substitute cream cheese with other spreads?
Yes, hummus serves as a great alternative, especially for vegan preferences or different flavor profiles.
- → What ingredients surround the sandwiches on the board?
Fresh cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, grapes, strawberries, mini pretzels, cheese cubes, and fresh herbs complete the vibrant snack board.
- → How to make the snack suitable for vegans?
Use plant-based cream cheese and omit honey to adapt the bites for vegan diets without compromising taste.
- → What tools are recommended for assembling these bites?
A bee-shaped or oval cookie cutter to shape bread, a small knife, and a spreader for even layering help assemble these snacks efficiently.