Easy DIY Lunchables with Turkey and Cheese Kabobs
A fun and simple snack idea for kids featuring bite-sized turkey and cheese kabobs with crackers and veggies. Perfect for quick lunches, snacks, or light dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) deli turkey slices, thinly sliced
- 6 oz (170 g) cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- About 20 whole grain crackers (e.g., Triscuit or Wheat Thins)
- 10 grape tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Small dill pickles or cornichons, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 8–10 baby carrots, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- Toothpicks or small wooden skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice deli turkey into 1-inch squares or strips. Cut cheddar cheese into 1-inch cubes. Halve grape tomatoes and slice pickles and baby carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the kabobs: Thread a cracker onto a toothpick or skewer first, followed by a turkey cube, a cheese cube, a grape tomato half, and finish with a pickle slice or carrot piece. Mix the order as desired.
- Arrange the kabobs neatly on a serving plate or pack into a compartmentalized lunchbox. Cover with a damp paper towel and seal if packing for later.
- Optional: Add a small container of hummus or ranch for dipping and include fresh fruit like grapes or apple slices on the side.
Notes
Use firm cheeses like cheddar or Colby jack to prevent crumbling. Assemble kabobs shortly before serving to keep crackers crisp. For safety, use blunt-ended bamboo skewers for kids. Store ingredients separately if prepping ahead. Avoid freezing kabobs as crackers get soggy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 kabobs per s
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 16
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