This fun sandwich recipe transforms simple ingredients into adorable “sushi” rolls, perfect for tiny hands and big appetites. These Kid-Friendly “Sushi” Sandwiches are a playful twist on the traditional sandwich and the answer to your school lunch rut. Add these sushi sandwiches to school lunches, or arrange on a platter with your favorite fruits and veggies for a fun after school snack!

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Why I Love This Recipe

  • Kid-Approved: When it comes to getting kids excited about their meals, presentation can make all the difference. Fun shapes and a hands-on eating experience make these “sushi” sandwiches a hit with kids.
  • Easy to Make: If you can make a “regular” sandwich, you can make these sushi sandwiches. They’re super simple and 100% fun!
  • Customizable: There are endless variations for sushi sandwiches. Whether your kid prefers a classic turkey sandwich, cream cheese and olive tapenade, or hummus and veggies, you can easily make it sushi-style to blow their mind!
  • Good for Small Hands: The sushi sandwich pieces are so easy to pick up, they turn a sandwich into the ideal finger food.

The Ingredients

  • Favorite sandwich bread: Any soft whole wheat or white bread will work for sushi sandwiches.
  • Spread: Whatever your little one is in the mood for! Hummus, peanut butter, olive tapenade, mayonnaise, whipped cream cheese are some ideas.
  • Filling: Tuna salad (ingredients in recipe card below), thinly sliced or grated vegetables, deli meat, cheese or any favorite sandwich fillings.

“Sushi” Sandwich Filling Ideas

With the exact same ingredients you normally use to make a sandwich and the aid of a simple rolling pin, you can turn a sandwich your kids already love into visually enticing “sushi”. Here are some filling and spread combinations we love:

How to Make Kid-Friendly “Sushi” Sandwiches

Flattened piece of sandwich bread.Pin

Step 1: Cut the crusts off the slice of bread and roll out as thin as possible with a rolling pin.

Piece of sandwich bread with hummus and grated carrots on top.Pin

Step 2: Spread the piece of bread with your chosen spread and fillings. Don’t overfill!

Rolled "sushi" sandwich.Pin

Step 3: Starting at the side closest to you (the filled end) tightly roll the mixture and press to seal into a roll. I dab a bit of spread across the end of the roll to act as a glue sealing the roll.

Lunch box filled with sushi sandwiches, berries, green beans, chips and sweet treat.Pin

Step 4: Cut the roll into even pieces and add to lunch box or snack platter.

Tips and Tricks

  • For the bread: You’ll want to use fresh, soft sandwich bread to make this recipe. Using dried out bread can lead to cracks and breaks making it difficult to roll your sandwich up.
  • Don’t overfill: Just like in my Homemade Uncrustables, be careful not to overfill the sandwiches to ensure easy rolling.
  • Get Creative: Experiment with different spreads and fillings to keep things interesting. Hummus, Nutella, or even guacamole can add a fun twist!
  • Make it Fun: Let your kids help with rolling out the bread and assembling the “sushi.” They’ll love being part of the process.
  • Layer Mindfully: Use the thicker or stickier filling first and then top with the thinner filling. It’s easier to layer this way!
Platter of sushi sandwiches.Pin

More Kid-Friendly Sandwich Ideas

Kids are naturally drawn to colorful and fun foods. By turning an ordinary sandwich into something special, you’re more likely to encourage healthy eating habits. Plus, the bite-sized portions are perfect for small hands and make eating more manageable and enjoyable. Sushi Sandwiches are just as fun to make as they are to eat. Let me know what you think of this recipe by leaving a comment and rating below!

Looking for more sandwich ideas for school lunch? Check out my post with 15 Easy Back-to-School Sandwiches!

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Kid-Friendly “Sushi” Sandwiches

When you want the simplicity of making a sandwich but with a more exciting look, Sushi Sandwiches are the ticket.
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Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients  

  • 3 pieces soft sandwich bread
  • spread of choice (hummus, whipped cream cheese, olive tapenade, mayonnaise, mustard, etc)
  • filling of choice (tuna salad, deli slices, thinly sliced or grated vegetables, cheese, etc.)

Tuna Salad

  • 1 can tuna (I use albacore in water)
  • 1 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (plus more for spreading on the bread)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 small cucumber, cut into long, thin sticks
  • 1 small carrot, grated

Instructions 

  • Cut the crusts off of each slice of bread and roll out as thin as possible with a rolling pin.
  • Place the long side of the rolled out bread closest to you.
  • Spread a thin layer of spread on each slice of rolled out bread.
  • Add fillings onto half of the bread lengthwise making sure not to over stuff the roll (a little goes a long way)
  • Starting at the side closest to you (the filled end) tightly roll the mixture up and press to seal into a roll (I dab a bit of additional spread across the end of the roll to act as a glue sealing the roll).
  • Cut the roll into even pieces and repeat with remaining pieces of bread and fillings of choice.
  • *If making tuna salad: Place the tuna, capers, mayonnaise and dijon mustard in a bowl and stir to combine.

Notes

For the Bread: You’ll want to use fresh, soft sandwich bread to make this recipe. Using dried out bread can lead to cracks and breaks making it difficult to roll your sandwich up.
Don’t overfill: Be careful not to overfill the sandwiches to ensure easy rolling.
Get Kids Involved: Let your kids help with rolling out the bread and assembling the “sushi.” They’ll love being part of the process.
Layer Mindfully: Use the thicker or stickier filling first and then top with the thinner filling. It’s easier to layer this way!
Filling and Spread Combination Ideas:

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 470mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
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About the Author

Catherine is a mama of three. A Kentucky girl living in California. Here’s what I know: all kids can be great eaters and mealtime must be easy. I create simple, healthy recipes the whole family will love.

Comments

  1. Love this idea for a quick, healthy and creative lunch for my kid! I wanted it to taste like sushi so after I rolled out the bread, I put a piece of seaweed on top and then canned salmon (mixed with mayonnaise and red onions), thinly sliced carrots, avocado, mango and apple. Came out colorful and delicious! Thank you so much for sharing!

  2. How many pieces are in one serving size? Is it one roll, or is the entire recipe made fo 1 serving?

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  5. what a great idea! We do sushi on Christmas eve.. now I can make something for my daughter that will look the same, but be what she likes! 🙂

  6. I would love to make this for my daughter! We are a vegetarian household so I cant do the tuna but she loves cream cheese and avocado sandwiches…is there a way to include avocado slices without them turning brown through the day? This is an awesome idea for making a sandwich visually appealing and fun!

  7. While some tuna contains more mercury than others (such as solid white albacore) it’s safe in moderation. You wouldn’t want to feed your child a fish like swordfish often, if at all, because of the significantly higher levels of mercury. Canned salmon is a great recommendation – I’ve tried making these with canned chicken and I don’t know why the salmon didn’t occur to me before, haha! My daughter requests these often and I have to admit it… I’ve packed these in my own brown bag lunch before. 😀

  8. I’m afraid to use tuna with my kids. Could you talk about why the mercury in tuna doesn’t stop you from feeding to your children? Just curious…I don’t know if I’m being overly cautious by banning it altogether. Thanks!

  9. LOVE IT! You are so clever – way to go! These would be great for a birthday or Halloween party as well.
    Thank you!
    Urs

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