Watch: Mixing Up the Back to School Lunch
The start of a new school year means fresh duds and supplies, so why wouldn't you also switch up lunchbox food?
Catherine McCord has a simple idea for updating the classic PB and J. She suggests breaking down your kid's snack into sandwich sushi rolls—no fish or sticky rice involved!
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Take one slice of whole wheat bread and use a roller to flatten it. Next apply a thin layer of cream cheese and strawberry jam (or any fruit preserve of your choice).
Then, roll the bread neatly, use a knife to slice into mini rolls and you're done!
For a full step-by-step tutorial from Catherine on exactly how to make this fun snack, watch the video above and be sure to check out her cook book Weelicious, hitting shelves Sept. 3.