A simple but fun lunchbox idea for kids ready in just 5 minutes, using cocktail sausages and vegetables.
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All this week I’m sharing cold lunch ideas that kids can bring to school or nursery. Today it’s Sausage & Veg Skewers. They are fun and colourful but easy to put together in just 5 minutes on busy mornings.
To make the Sausage Skewers I used precooked cocktail sausages. Vegetarian cocktail sausages will also work too.
I cut the sausages in half lengthways as they can be a choking hazard for toddlers and younger children.
I add them to these kids food skewers with cherry tomatoes (also halved), cucumber and pepper but you can use any cooked or raw veggies that you think your kids will enjoy.
I also added a portion of cheese. For younger children snip the end with a scissors so that they don’t need to ask for help to open it.
For a portion of carbs I added some breadsticks.
For fruit I added strawberries and blueberries. And chocolate rice cakes and mini party rings for a treat.
LUNCH BOX RECOMMENDATION
The lunchbox I am using here doesn’t seem to be available anymore but this is a near identical one which I found on Amazon.
It’s stainless steel with three compartments and a silicone lid.
If you liked this recipe you may also enjoy my tips for packing chicken nuggets in a food flask for kids.
If you try this lunchbox idea please do leave me a comment and a star rating below. You can also share your pictures with me on Instagram. I always love to see your creations!
Sausage & Veg Skewers – Lunchbox Ideas
Prep Time: 5 mins- Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 1x
Category: Lunchbox
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A simple but fun lunchbox idea for kids ready in just 5 minutes, using cocktail sausages and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 5 cocktail sausages
- 1 cherry tomato, halved
- 2 small pieces of cucumber
- 3 small pieces of pepper
- 7 mini breadsticks
- 1 small portion of cheese
- 2 strawberries
- 6 blueberries
- 2 mini rice cakes
- 2 mini party rings
Instructions
- Cut the cocktail sausages in half lengthways.
- Add them to small food skewers along with the cherry tomato, cucumber and pepper.
- Place into a lunchbox.
- Add the breadsticks and cheese, along with the berries, rice cakes and party rings.
Sally says
These are a great idea, always a hit at picnics and the kids like them in there school packed lunch. xx
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