Sandwiches for the Kiddos

Now that school is back in full swing, moms and dads around looking for quick, easy and healthy breakfast and lunch ideas for their kiddos. Sandwiches have always been a staple for school lunches and they are also a great option for breakfast.

I remember as a kid when my mom would make PB and Js for my brothers and I, she would mix the peanut butter and the grape jelly in a bowl before she put it on the bread, it kept the jelly from falling out of the sandwich. However, there was another side effect, when you mix peanut butter and grape jelly they end up looking a bit like chocolate, creamy dreamy chocolate. The kids at school thought we had the coolest mom in the world because she made us "chocolate" sandwiches. Of course, we didn't give away the secret!

Sandwiches for kids can not only be nutritional they can also be fun. Just a few little extras can make a plain everyday sandwich into a work of art. The best part is that your kids will have a great time helping you make these fun sandwiches.

To start off with, frozen waffles can make excellent breakfast sandwiches. Toast up some waffles or make some from scratch, and then add scrambled eggs with bacon or sausage.

You can also top them with yogurt and fresh fruit for a lighter breakfast option.

Another fun breakfast option is faux donuts. They are simple to make and you can add different fillings and toppings. Just make the sandwich of your choice and use some cookie cutters, add your toppings and enjoy.

Not in the mood for bread at breakfast, how about a banana open face sandwich. Add peanut butter or other nut butters, honey or syrup and fruit, nuts or granola, it is a great start to any morning.

For lunches, the possibilities are endless. Let your imagination run wild. There are hundreds of cookie cutter options, that can make your sandwiches completely unique. All you need to do, is change up the toppings. Here are some fun examples of sandwiches your kids will love.

By strategically positioning the meat and cheese you can get monster sandwiches!

With the use of a gingerbread man cookie cutter you can make this wonderful little sandwich for your kiddos. With some cream cheese and strawberry jelly filling, it will be a hit.

Here are some more quick and easy ideas. Fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses of all kinds can be used to produce works of art for your kiddos.