Sammie Roll-Ups 3 Ways - Lunch Version

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. Remove crusts from bread.
2. With a rolling pin roll each slice of bread very thin.
3. Cut each slice in half horizontally (width).
4. Separate half the bread slices and spread 1 tsp pesto on each.
5. Slice turkey and cheese into 2" wide strips
6. Stack one strip of cheese onto one strip of turkey and top with a couple of leaves of baby spinach.
7. Roll into a tight pinwheel.
8. Wrap bread with pesto around pinwheel and press to seal.
9. Mix greek yogurt and ranch dressing mix until well combined.
10. Spread about 1 tsp mix on each of the remaining slices of bread.
11. Place 2-3 pepper slices, 2-3 carrot slices and about 1 tsp broccoli in the middle of each slice of bread.
12. Roll tightly and press to seal.
13. Mix together coconut flakes and mini chocolate chips.
14. Spread out on a plate or cookie sheet.
15. Using butter or icing knife spread almond butter on each banana.
16. Roll banana in coconut mixture.
17. Cut each banana into 4 equal parts.
18. Serve 3 Turkey Pesto Rolls, 3 Veggie Rolls and 4 Banana Rolls to each child.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. Remove crusts from bread.
2. With a rolling pin roll each slice of bread very thin.
3. Cut each slice in half horizontally (width).
4. Separate half the bread slices and spread 1 tsp pesto on each.
5. Slice turkey and cheese into 2" wide strips
6. Stack one strip of cheese onto one strip of turkey and top with a couple of leaves of baby spinach.
7. Roll into a tight pinwheel.
8. Wrap bread with pesto around pinwheel and press to seal.
9. Mix greek yogurt and ranch dressing mix until well combined.
10. Spread about 1 tsp mix on each of the remaining slices of bread.
11. Place 2-3 pepper slices, 2-3 carrot slices and about 1 tsp broccoli in the middle of each slice of bread.
12. Roll tightly and press to seal.
13. Mix together coconut flakes and mini chocolate chips.
14. Spread out on a plate or cookie sheet.
15. Using butter or icing knife spread almond butter on each banana.
16. Roll banana in coconut mixture.
17. Cut each banana into 4 equal parts.
18. Place all rolls onto cookie sheets lined with wax paper and flash freeze 1-2 hours.
19. Place 3 each of the meat and veggie rolls and 4 of the banana rolls into indicated number of quart freezer bags, label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: In fridge
2. Enjoy at home or in your lunch box.