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 first served these at a summer picnic and the kids couldn’t get enough of the cute bee shapes and fresh veggies around them
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 My family especially enjoys gathering around the board sharing the colorful, fresh fruits and the cute sandwiches that bring smiles all around
Notes
Try swapping 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.
Save This recipe brings fun and nutrition together perfect for any playful gathering or kids party
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What bread works best for shaping the sandwiches?
Soft white or whole wheat bread slices hold their shape well when cut with cookie cutters, making them ideal for bee shapes.
- → How do I create the bee stripes and eyes?
Thinly slice black olives into rings for stripes and small pieces for eyes, then gently press onto the sandwich surface.
- → Can I make these suitable for a vegan diet?
Yes, substitute cream cheese with plant-based spreads and omit honey to keep the bites vegan-friendly.
- → What are good accompaniments for the sandwich board?
Fresh fruits like grapes and strawberries, baby carrots, mini pretzels, and cheese cubes complement the bee sandwiches beautifully.
- → How should I store the sandwich cutouts before serving?
Cover the assembled sandwiches and refrigerate until ready to serve to keep them fresh and visually appealing.