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This post also includes my tips for making these avocado tortilla pinwheels in the morning and keeping them fresh in your child’s lunchbox for hours.
Avocado Sandwich Pinwheels for Lunch
One of my specialties is turning tortillas into an epic lunch my kids will devour. When it comes to this versatile ingredient, there’s nothing I can’t wrap, grill, or roll it with, and these avocado sandwich pinwheels are one of my kids’ favorite combinations.
These are packed with nutrition from the avocado and deliciousness from their cheesy bacon crumbles combination. Their bite-size gives them their ultimate kid appeal that ensures they’re eaten at lunch.
Ready to pack this quick and easy lunch that’s ridiculously tasty? Better make two and make one for yourself too!
What You Need
The simplicity of these avocado pinwheels is hard to beat. Take a look at these ingredients since some can be swapped to meet your child’s dietary needs:
- Tortilla: to make pinwheels you’ll need a large wrap or burrito-sized tortilla. Plain, spinach, flavored, or gluten-free can be used here.
- Avocado: the glue that holds the filling in these. Use a ripe avocado or swap it for ready-made guacamole.
- Mayonnaise: thins out the mashed avocado and makes it spreadable. Switch it out with Greek yogurt for a healthier version or use homemade Greek Ranch dressing for a flavor boost!
- Bacon: regular or turkey can be cooked in the microwave for 2 minutes and crumbled quickly.
- Cheese: I used white Cheddar, but any shredded cheese will do!
How to Assemble Tortilla Pinwheels
What I love the most about these avocado tortilla pinwheels is how quickly they pack for lunch. Some tips that make each step easier and keep them fresh include:
- Prep
First, make the avocado and mayo (or Greek yogurt) spread. Adding a dash of lemon will help prevent the avocado from browning. - Make the pinwheels
Spread a thin layer of the avocado mixture onto the tortilla and then layer up the rest of the ingredients on top. - Roll
& slice
Rolling the tortilla wrap tightly will keep the ingredients inside each piece. Slice them right before packing them in your kid's lunch box to ensure maximum freshness. - Pack for school
Pack the pinwheels in a lunch container with healthy sides, like fruit and veggies. Keep the lunch container in the fridge or pack it inside a lunch bag with an ice pack.
First time packing these tortilla pinwheels for lunch? Watch this quick video to see how they’re made:
Tip: Use a serrated knife when slicing the pinwheels so they don’t get flat! Instead of pressing straight down, make a gentle sawing motion to cut through the pinwheels.
How to Pack Tortilla Pinwheels for School Lunch
A well-packed lunch is a happy lunch! Follow these extra tips for packing these tortilla pinwheels so they keep their shape until your kid opens the lunch box:
Avoid soggy pinwheels
Pack pinwheels in their own compartment or inside a separate lunch box so they don’t absorb any moisture from other ingredients.
Use a sturdy lunchbox
Pack your tortilla pinwheels in a lunchbox with multiple compartments. This way, you’ll keep them separate from other ingredients and the pinwheels won’t be flattened in the lunchbag. Check out my top picks for school lunch containers here.
Keep hands clean
Include a napkin or paper towel with the lunch so your child can wipe their hands when they’re done.
Make it a meal
Add more nutrition and keep kids full until the end of the day by adding fruit with the lunch or veggies like cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, or baby carrots.
Add a sweet treat
Everyone loves finding a little sweet treat in their lunchbox. Whether it's a homemade cookie, leather fruit, this extra touch will make their day a little sweeter. Even one of these homemade snacks have loads of appeal.
Use an ice pack
Regulate the temperature inside the lunch bag by adding one of these ice packs to keep the food fresh until it’s time to eat.
More Pinwheel Lunch Ideas
Get creative with the fillings in your tortilla pinwheels. Try combinations like crunchy ham and cheese, hummus and turkey, or even peanut butter and jelly for a fun twist! Want more pinwheel ideas? I've got you covered with an entire page of sandwich pinwheel recipes! Happy wrapping!
Avocado Bacon Pinwheels
Watch How It’s Packed:
Ingredients
- 1 large flour tortilla
- ¼ avocado, mashed
- 1 teaspoon mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
Make the pinwheels:
- In a small bowl, combine the avocado with the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- Spread the avocado mixture in a thin layer around the tortilla. Sprinkle the bacon and the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Roll the tortilla tightly, slice it in half, and then into 1-inch pieces.
Pack for school:
- Place the pinwheels inside a compartmentalized lunch container. Add healthy sides, like fruit and veggies.
- Refrigerate the lunch until you're ready to pack it inside an insulated lunch bag and include an ice pack if necessary.
Daisy says
My son loves this recipe, it’s great if your children love avocado.
Molly says
My kids loved these avocado pinwheels with bacon. We love everything with bacon!!
Deidra says
My 5 year old loves the creaminess of these bite sized pinwheels! It’s actually one of the few things he will eat for lunch
Karen says
These avocados pinwheels look delicious! My kiddo doesn’t like a big wrap for lunch so making them into bite sized pieces with these pinwheels is a great idea.
Candace says
My 12 year old daughter made these for a summer school lunch option today, and she ended up loving them!