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 made these bee sandwiches for my childs birthday party and they were an instant hit with both kids and adults alike
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 This recipe has become a go-to for my family gatherings creating joyful moments and happy taste buds
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
Nutritional Information
Calories 210 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 33 g Protein 5 g per serving
Save This fun and nutritious recipe is perfect for celebrations or everyday snacks
Recipe FAQ
- → What type of bread works best for bee sandwiches?
Soft sandwich bread, either white or whole wheat, offers a tender base that's easy to cut and shape without crumbling.
- → How can I make the sandwiches vegan-friendly?
Use plant-based cream cheese or hummus and omit the honey to accommodate vegan dietary preferences.
- → What creates the bee stripes and eyes on the sandwiches?
Thinly sliced black olives provide dark stripes and tiny pieces serve as eyes, adding fun and detail.
- → Which fresh vegetables complement the sandwiches on the board?
Cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, cucumber, and carrot slices surrounding the sandwiches add color, crunch, and freshness.
- → Can these sandwiches be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, assemble and refrigerate them covered until ready to serve, maintaining freshness for a few hours.
- → What tools are needed for making the bee shapes?
A bee-shaped or oval cookie cutter helps create uniform sandwich shapes quickly and easily.