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.
This easy recipe is a family favorite and always brings smiles to childrens faces at parties.
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 Making these sandwiches always brings the family together especially during picnics and kids parties.
Notes
Swap in your favorite spreads or veggies for variety. Pair with lemonade fruit punch or a crisp white wine for adults.
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.
Pin it These bee sandwiches are a charming addition to any gathering sure to delight guests of all ages.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I shape the sandwiches like bees?
Use a bee-shaped or oval cookie cutter to cut the bread into bee forms. Layer fillings and add olive slices for stripes and chive pieces for antennae to complete the look.
- → Can I make these sandwiches vegan?
Yes, substitute cream cheese with plant-based alternatives and omit honey for a vegan-friendly version.
- → What breads work best for these sandwiches?
Soft sandwich breads like white, whole wheat, or whole grain are ideal as they cut easily and hold fillings well.
- → How should the board be arranged?
Place the bee sandwiches in the center and surround them with colorful fruits, veggies, mini pretzels, cheese cubes, and fresh herbs for an inviting display.
- → What dips or spreads can I use besides cream cheese?
Try hummus, flavored spreads, or even nut butters to vary flavor and accommodate dietary preferences.