Strawberry Pancake Sandwiches

There’s no better way to pack breakfast for lunch or a breakfast bento, than these strawberry pancake sandwiches! It’s a kid-favorite lunch idea you can make in less than 5 minutes, and it packs really well in the lunchbox.

Strawberries & Cream Pancake Sandwich

If pancakes are a staple breakfast in your house, pancake sandwiches are a clever way to use leftovers and change up the usual turkey and cheese option. Plus, your kids will love the combination of fresh berries and cream between two fluffy pancakes.

Of course, you can also assemble these with different spreads like peanut butter and Nutella and include other fruits like sliced peaches, bananas, and blueberries. It’s such a fun lunch to make and eat.

I do recommend using standard 4 to 5-inch pancakes so the sandwich will fit in a lunch container. You can get that with my homemade pancake recipe or frozen ones from the grocery store.

What is in This Breakfast Bento Box

Let’s check out what you need to build a perfect pancake sandwich:

• pancakes: these can be plain, blueberry, chocolate chip- whatever you please.
• whipped cream cheese: easy to spread over the pancakes.
• fruit: this sandwich has strawberries, I recommend using fresh and not frozen ones.
• snacks: fill out the rest of the lunch with your favorite snacks and sides.

Recipes like this are proof you can pack epic lunches with the simplest ingredients, and I’ve got a hundred more ways to prove it right here:

How to Pack Pancake Sandwiches for Breakfast on the Go or Lunch

Grab those ingredients, and let’s make a pancake sandwich for breakfast on the go!

1. Warm-up
   Give the pancakes a quick warm-up in the toaster. This will make them a little sturdier and taste better.
2. Assemble
   Spread the cream cheese over each pancake, top one with the sliced berries, and assemble the sammich’. Slice in half if desired.
3. Keep the pancake fresh
   Place the pancake sandwich into a lunch container, packing it in its own compartment, so it doesn’t absorb moisture from other ingredients.
4. Prepare for transport
   Add the rest of the snacks to the empty compartments and close the container. Pack the lunchbox into a lunch bag with an ice pack, and send it off!

Packing Tips for Breakfast Bentos

Whether kids are enjoying these breakfast bentos on the way to school, or if they pack them for lunch here are few ways to make sure everything stays fresh. 

Don’t let it get squished!
When packing a sandwich, whether is made with pancakes o regular bread, it’s best to ditch the ziplock bag and invest in a hard container to ensure everything stays fresh and intact in the lunch bag.

Keep it chilled
Once you assemble these pancake sandwiches, keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to leave. Add an ice pack to keep everything inside the lunch bag fresh.

Pack sides separately
Adding fruits as a side? Keep them separate to prevent moisture from reaching the pancake sandwich.

More Breakfast on the Go Ideas 

Make breakfasts on the go tasty and nutritious by packing this irresistible blueberry bread sandwich, these homemade Egg McMuffins, or these breakfast burritos. My kids also love taco egg cups and this waffle bento box! Yummy!