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.
This recipe was a big hit at my family picnic. The kids enjoyed assembling their own bee sandwiches and the colorful fruits and veggies made the board look festive and inviting.
Ingredients
- Sandwiches: 12 slices soft sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
- Sandwiches: 6 tablespoons cream cheese or hummus
- Sandwiches: 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for sweet version)
- Sandwiches: 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- Sandwiches: 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
- Sandwiches: 12 black olives, pitted (for bee stripes and eyes)
- Sandwiches: 12 chive stems (for antennae)
- Board Assembly: 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Board Assembly: 1 cup baby carrots
- Board Assembly: 1 cup grapes (green and red)
- Board Assembly: 1 cup strawberries, halved
- Board Assembly: 1 cup mini pretzels
- Board Assembly: 1/2 cup cubed cheese (optional)
- Board Assembly: 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 Our family always enjoys making these together. It turns snack time into a creative activity with everyone sharing laughs and stories.
Serving Suggestions
Pair these bee sandwiches with lemonade, fruit punch, or a crisp white wine for adults to complete your picnic experience.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat in the bread and dairy in the cream cheese. For allergies, use gluten-free bread and dairy-free spreads as needed.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides approximately 210 calories, 6 grams of fat, 33 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein.
Save This recipe brings joy and color to any gathering with minimal effort and maximum charm.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make the bee shapes for the sandwiches?
Use a bee-shaped or oval cookie cutter to cut shapes from sandwich bread slices for consistent and adorable forms.
- → Can I substitute cream cheese for a vegan option?
Yes, plant-based cream cheese or hummus works well as a creamy spread to keep it vegan-friendly.
- → What ingredients create the bee stripes and antennae?
Thinly sliced black olives are used for bee stripes and eyes, while short chive stems serve as antennae.
- → How should I arrange the board for an appealing presentation?
Place the bee sandwiches centrally on a large board and surround with fresh fruits like grapes and strawberries, mini pretzels, baby carrots, and fresh herbs to add color and variety.
- → Are there any suggested drink pairings?
Lemonade, fruit punch, or a crisp white wine complement the fresh flavors and keep the spread refreshing.