Sandwiches and bread rolls

Bread sandwiches and rolls are the most popular lunch box foods. They are nutritious, inexpensive, and easy to make and eat.

Make lunches interesting by using different types of breads.
Find out about your child's favourite sandwich and roll fillings.
Involve your child in making and trying out different sandwich combinations. Weekends or holidays are a good time to try some new ideas.

There are so many tasty types of bread available. Using different breads is a great way to add variety to lunches and snacks.

Types of bread products	Some ideas to try
Breads Wholegrain Wholemeal White White - fibre added Rye Breads flavoured with herbs or sundried tomato etc. Pumpkin bread Fruit bread French stick	Whole sandwich Cut into rectangles, triangles or fingers Cut off crusts, add filling and roll up Use two different types of bread in the sandwich (eg. wholemeal and white) For large families, fill a whole French stick and cut into sections for each person.
Rolls or buns Round (eg. hamburger style) Flat Long rolls Baguettes Damper rolls Dinner rolls Knot rolls Fruit bun	For small children, try flat rolls cut in half or use small dinner rolls.
Flat breads Pita bread - wholemeal or white Lebanese bread Mountain bread Lavash bread Pita pockets	Spread filling on the bread and roll up. Wrap securely so it doesn't unroll before lunch time. Make a homemade pizza - flat or rolled up. Fill the pocket with a tasty filling.

Types of bread products

Some ideas to try

Breads

Whole sandwich
Cut into rectangles, triangles or fingers
Cut off crusts, add filling and roll up
Use two different types of bread in the sandwich (eg. wholemeal and white)
For large families, fill a whole French stick and cut into sections for each person.

Rolls or buns

Flat breads

Spread filling on the bread and roll up. Wrap securely so it doesn't unroll before lunch time.
Make a homemade pizza - flat or rolled up. Fill the pocket with a tasty filling.

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