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Ham & Cheese Pinwheels Lunch Box

by StudioLink Recipe.
September 08, 2026
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Make school lunch easy with this colorful Ham & Cheese Pinwheels Lunch Box. Simple ham and cheese pinwheels are paired with crunchy crackers, fresh strawberries and clementine, creamy guacamole, and a small sweet treat for a kid-friendly lunch that takes just minutes to pack.

Assembly Time: 10 Minutes  |  No Cooking  |  Makes 1 Lunch

Estimated Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: ~500
Protein: ~23g
Carbs: ~58g
Fat: ~21g
Fiber: ~7g

Nutrition is estimated and will vary depending on the brands and portions used.


Ingredients:

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  •   2 oz ham (sliced)
  •   1 oz cheese (sliced`)
  •   1 small flour tortilla
  •   6 whole-grain crackers
  •   1/2 cup stawberries (sliced or quartered, as appropriate)
  •   1 small clementine (peeled and separated into segments)
  •   2 tbsp guacamole
  •   1 small cookie (or other sweet treat)
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Lay the tortilla flat and arrange the ham and cheese evenly over the surface.
  2. Roll the tortilla tightly into a log, then slice it crosswise into kid-friendly ham and cheese pinwheels.
  3. Arrange the ham and cheese pinwheels in one compartment of a divided lunch box.
  4. Add the whole-grain crackers to a separate dry compartment.
  5. Add the strawberries and peeled clementine segments to the lunch box.
  6. Spoon the guacamole into a small leak-resistant compartment or container.
  7. Add a small cookie or sweet treat to finish the lunch.
  8. Seal the lunch box and refrigerate until ready to pack. Keep chilled with an ice pack until lunchtime.

Lunch Box Tips

Prep Ahead: Assemble the pinwheels and lunch box the night before and refrigerate in a covered container. Keep the crackers and sweet treat in a dry compartment so they stay crisp.

Pack It Safely: Keep the lunch chilled with an ice pack until lunchtime. Cut the pinwheels and fruit into sizes appropriate for your child’s age and eating abilities.

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