Description
Fun and creative Lunch Kabob “Necklaces” made with bite-sized pieces of whole grain bread, cheese, cooked turkey, grapes, and optional fresh veggies. These edible necklaces are perfect for kids and make lunchtime playful and nutritious. No cooking required; just assemble and enjoy!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Cubes of whole grain bread (enough for 4 necklaces)
- Cheese cubes (cheddar, mozzarella, or Colby Jack), about 1 cup
- Cooked turkey chunks or rolled deli slices, about 1 cup
- Grapes (red or green), about 1 cup
Optional Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes, halved, about 1/2 cup
- Cucumber rounds, about 1/2 cup
- Pretzel bites, about 1/2 cup
Assembly Materials
- Thick food-safe twine or yarn (about 18 inches per necklace)
- Tape
- Blunt plastic needle or skewer for threading
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut all ingredients into bite-sized chunks suitable for easy threading onto the twine or needle.
- Secure Twine: Tape one end of the twine securely to a table or use a blunt plastic needle or skewer to facilitate safe threading while assembling the necklace.
- Thread Ingredients: Let children or participants string the ingredients in fun and creative patterns to make edible jewelry necklaces.
- Finish Assembly: Once the necklace is complete, tie off the ends securely or leave them loose if you intend to wear it as jewelry.
- Serve or Store: Eat the necklaces immediately for fresh taste or pack them into containers for a playful lunchtime surprise later.
Notes
- This is a no-cook recipe ideal for quick and interactive meal prep with kids.
- You can customize the ingredients based on preference or dietary restrictions.
- Use a blunt needle or skewer to make threading safer and easier, especially for children.
- Consume the necklaces soon after assembling to keep bread and fresh ingredients from becoming soggy.
- Ensure the twine or yarn used is food-safe to avoid contamination.
