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Turkey and Cheese Sandwich Fingers

Real-food preparation with measurable portions for Laura's Barn classrooms.

No nut ingredientsYield: 10Contains dairy, wheat
282calories
18gprotein
30gcarbs
10gfat

Measured serving guidance

Classroom serving guide by age

ClassroomTypical ageServing per child
Foals / Wild WestInfantsDeconstructed only if on plan
Lil Cowpokes / Cowpokes12 months–2 years1/2 sandwich made with 1 slice soft bread, 1 oz finely chopped turkey, 1/2 oz cheese, and light mayonnaise, plus 2 tbsp cooked vegetable
Jr. Wranglers / Wranglers2–3 years1/2 sandwich made with 1 slice soft bread, 1 oz finely chopped turkey, 1/2 oz cheese, and light mayonnaise, plus 2 tbsp cooked vegetableStart here; teachers may offer more based on appetite.
Rodeo3–5 years1 sandwich made with 2 slices soft bread, 1.5 oz thin-sliced turkey, 1 oz cheese, and light mayonnaise, plus 1/4 cup vegetable

Ingredients

  • 20 slices soft bread
  • 15 oz sliced turkey
  • 10 oz cheese
  • light mayonnaise
  • age-safe cucumber or cooked substitute.
Laura's Barn standard

Verify every current product label against the no-nut rule and prepare allergy-adjusted meals separately.

Preparation

Use thin filling and soft bread. Cut sandwiches into fingers. Replace raw cucumber with a cooked vegetable where needed for safe texture.

Infant guidance

Deconstructed only if on plan

Dairy-free adjustment

Omit cheese; dairy-free bread

Vegan adjustment

Approved vegan deli filling

Nutrition note

Planning estimate per standardized serving. Verify current product labels and measured yield.