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Pinwheel Sandwiches

Makes 24 pinwheels

Ingredients

• 4 large sheets lavash bread or flatbread
• 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 ½ tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
• 8 oz sliced turkey breast
• 8 slices cheddar cheese or American cheese
• 1 cup butter lettuce
• Optional veggies: tomato slices, bell pepper, or carrot or cucumber matchsticks
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and the ranch seasoning mix until well combined.
2. Evenly spread a portion of the Greek yogurt ranch mixture over each lavash bread sheet, leaving a small border around the edges.
3. Place a few slices of turkey breast over the ranch yogurt layer. Add two slices of reduced-fat cheddar cheese per lavash sheet on top of the turkey. Distribute the butter lettuce leaves on top. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the veggies if desired.
4.  Starting from one edge, tightly roll up each lavash sheet into a log shape.
5. Using a sharp knife, slice each rolled lavash sheet into 1-inch-thick pinwheels.
6.  Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and enjoy!

Banana Sushi Roll Ups

Serves 1.

Ingredients

• 1 large banana
• 2 tablespoons nut butter or seed butter of choice
• 1 whole wheat or regular tortilla
• Toppings: honey, chia seeds, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Peel the banana and set it aside.
2. Lay the tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread the nut butter evenly over the tortilla, covering the entire surface.
3. Place the banana on one edge of the tortilla.
4. Roll the tortilla tightly around the banana, ensuring the nut butter helps to seal the tortilla as you roll.
5. Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled tortilla and banana into 1-inch-thick slices, resembling sushi rolls.
6. Arrange the banana sushi pieces on a plate or pack for lunch.
7. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Homemade Uncrustables

Serves 1.

Ingredients

• 2 slices whole wheat bread or bread of choice
• 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter or other nut butter
• 1 tablespoon jelly or jam
• Optional: fresh fruit slices

Instructions

1. Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface. If using fresh fruit slices, thinly slice them and set aside.
2. Spread peanut butter evenly on one slice of bread.
3. Spread jelly or jam evenly on the other slice of bread.
4. If using fresh fruit slices, place them on top of the peanut butter.
5. Carefully place the slice with jelly/jam on top of the slice with peanut butter, aligning the edges.
6. Press down gently to ensure the fillings are distributed evenly.
7. Use a round sandwich sealer, cookie cutter, or drinking glass to cut out a circle from the sandwich, removing the crust. Press down firmly to ensure a clean cut.
8. Use a sandwich sealer and press down to seal the sandwich. If using a cookie cutter or glass, use a fork to press down and crimp the edges of the bread, sealing the sandwich. Make sure to press firmly to prevent the fillings from leaking out.

Chewy Granola Bars

Serves 10.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ⅓ cup honey
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ cup brown rice cereal
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Add butter, honey, brown sugar, and salt to a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat until mixture starts to foam.
2. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
3. Add oats, chia seeds, cereal, and cranberries in a medium mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
4. Pour honey mixture over the oat mixture and toss to combine.
5. Let sit for 10 minutes and then stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Press bars into an 8×8 square baking dish, making sure to press them down as hard aspossible. As you press, add a few mini chocolate chips on top to make them look pretty.
7. Place in fridge to set for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars and enjoy.