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We’ve enjoyed quite a few picnics this summer! It’s been the perfect way to escape from our condo and spend a fun weekend outdoors, enjoying the weather and each other’s company. Whether we’re packing a picnic basket for a bike ride along the waterfront or taking a road trip, picnics are a great family-friendly activity. Walker, Vienna, and I love to sit back, relax, and savor some delicious easy-to-pack food!
We just returned from a week-long getaway to Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario. We had lots of hiking adventures and, of course, picnics. If you’ve ever traveled with a 4-year-old, you know that snacks are essential, especially with Vienna, who loves good food just like her parents and always seems to be eating! We packed a variety of snacks and lunch options to enjoy as we wandered through the lush green forests, with glimpses of Lake Huron in the distance.
If you’ve followed Joyous Health for a while, you know Walker and Vienna love sandwiches! I think they would happily survive on sandwiches, pizza, and pasta if they could! So, I thought it would be fun to create some new picnic-friendly sandwich recipes. I hope these ideas inspire you to mix up your sandwich routine and head out for a picnic!
In the McJordan household, when we make sandwiches, we often choose Silver Hills Sprouted Bread. You might have noticed this in my Chickpea Apple Slaw Sandwich, Glazed Maple Tamari Tempeh Sandwich, or our healthy take on the classic Sunflower Butter and Strawberries. We’ve enjoyed their bread for years because it’s delicious and fluffy, and I love that they use sprouted grains.
Why choose sprouted grain bread?
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Now that you know about my Silver Hills Sprouted Bread obsession, let’s dive into these tasty sandwiches!
**Falafel Sandwich**
First up is a Falafel Sandwich. You can use store-bought falafel or my Baked Falafel recipe. This sandwich is sure to keep you satisfied for hours, thanks to the protein and fiber-rich chickpeas and chickpea flour! I also added some quick pickled onions for a bit of zing and a tahini drizzle for creaminess.
*Serves 1. Adjust ingredients for more servings.*
This sandwich pairs nicely with the Cucumber Beet Hummus Sandwich!
**Cucumber Cashew Cheese Sandwich**
For this sandwich, I drew inspiration from my childhood favorite—Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwich. It was a tea-party staple! For this picnic-ready version, I swapped traditional cream cheese for cashew cheese. You can buy cashew cheese or make your own. It’s a delightful dairy-free option, filled with fresh herbs and tangy from fermentation. I also added my famous Beet Cashew Dip (just look at that beautiful color), but any dip or hummus will work!
*Serves 1. Adjust ingredients for more servings.*
This sandwich is perfect with the Falafel Sandwich. Enjoy this gut-friendly, dairy-free treat at your next picnic!
As back-to-school season approaches, keep these recipes in mind. They’re great for bringing some excitement to lunches whether you’re at school or homeschooling!
Happy Summer!
This post was created in partnership with Silver Hills Bakery, but all opinions are my own. You can read more about our partnership ethos here.
