Save A playful and nutritious lunch board arranged to resemble a lions face, perfect for children and family gatherings. Bursting with colorful fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein, its as delightful to eat as it is to look at.
This lunch board always brings smiles to my family’s faces and makes mealtime exciting and healthy.
Ingredients
- Main Board Components: 4 whole wheat sandwich thins (for lions face), 1 cup hummus or cream cheese (for spreading), 1 cup shredded carrots (lions mane), 1 cup orange bell pepper strips (lions mane), 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved (mane accents), 1 cup cucumber slices (face accents), 8 black olives, pitted and sliced (eyes, nose, whiskers), 1 small apple, sliced (lions mouth), 4 slices cheddar cheese (cut into triangles for ears)
- For Serving/Decorating: 1 cup grapes or berries (side snacks), 1 cup snap peas (side snacks), 1 cup mini crackers (side snacks)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Lay the sandwich thins flat on a large platter as the base for four lion faces.
- Step 2:
- Spread a generous layer of hummus or cream cheese over each sandwich thin.
- Step 3:
- Arrange shredded carrots and orange bell pepper strips in a circle around each sandwich thin to create the lions mane, alternating colors for a lively effect.
- Step 4:
- Place yellow cherry tomato halves around the mane for added color and texture.
- Step 5:
- Use cucumber slices for cheeks or accents on the face.
- Step 6:
- Arrange black olive slices for eyes and nose& whiskers.
- Step 7:
- Position apple slices to form a smiling mouth.
- Step 8:
- Cut cheddar cheese into triangles and set them at the top of each face for ears.
- Step 9:
- Fill the boards remaining spaces with grapes, snap peas, and mini crackers for additional snacks.
- Step 10:
- Serve immediately for best freshness.
Save Preparing this board always brings my family together around the table for a fun and interactive lunch moment.
Required Tools
Large serving platter or board, small knife, vegetable peeler or grater, small bowls (for dips or loose items)
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (sandwich thins, crackers) and milk (cheese, cream cheese). Contains legumes (hummus). Contains possible tree nuts if using nut-based dips. Always check labels for allergens and cross-contamination risks.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320. Total Fat: 8 g. Carbohydrates: 50 g. Protein: 9 g.
Save This lion lunch board is as delightful to eat as it is to look at bringing fun and nutrition into mealtime.
Recipe FAQ
- → Can I substitute the sandwich thins with other bread?
Yes, any flat bread or pita can be used as a sturdy base for the lion face design.
- → What can replace hummus or cream cheese as a spread?
Flavored cream cheese, Greek yogurt dip, or dairy-free spreads work beautifully for varied flavors.
- → How do I keep the veggies fresh and crisp on the board?
Prepare and arrange veggies just before serving to maintain their crunch and vibrant colors.
- → Any tips for cutting cheddar cheese into triangle shapes?
Slice the cheese into thin rectangles and then cut diagonally to form even triangle shapes suitable for ears.
- → Can this lunch board be made vegan?
Absolutely! Use dairy-free cheese and plant-based spreads to keep it completely plant-based.