Got a School Field Trip Coming Up? Pack These Tasty Vegan Sandwiches

Posted by Calvin on February 09, 2024

Hands down, field trips are peak school experiences. They’re like mini vacations with all your friends—in the middle of a school day. 😍 Because they’re filled with so much excitement and activity, you’ll need to fuel up to keep your energy levels high. What’s the tastiest fuel you could ask for? Two words: vegan sandwiches. 🥙

Whether your next field trip is at a museum, an orchestra hall, or a nature center, packing any of these vegan sandwiches will give you a delicious and nutritious boost:

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Let’s start with the OG sandwich combo. PB&J is the nostalgic salty-sweet blend that never loses its charm. Allergic to peanuts? Swap out peanut butter for almond or sunflower butter—all three spreads are great sources of vegan protein.

Spicy ‘Chicken’ Sandwich

With a vegan chicken cutlet, a soft bun, and a whole bunch of toppings and seasoning, you can make an animal-free sandwich that absolutely slaps. This one’s perfect if you want to add a little spice to your day. 😉

Classic Sloppy Joes

If you grew up eating meat but want to make kinder food choices, you’ve found your sandwich match. After one bite of a mouthwatering vegan sloppy Joe, you’ll wonder why you didn’t always make it this way.

Vegan Tunacado Sandwich

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There are legit so many ways to use tofu. Like, how about grating smoked tofu for a vegan take on tuna? Check out The Viet Vegan’s blog for this super-creative recipe.

Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad Sandwich

Here’s a really simple sandwich you can throw together when you’re short on time. Smash chickpeas and avocados together in a bowl, add some seasoning, spread the mixture on bread, and top with your fave veggies and you’re good to go in just 10 minutes!

Eggless Salad Sandwich

Making this vegan classic keeps profits away from the egg industry, which forces chickens to live in crowded, filthy conditions; steals their eggs; and starts the cycle all over again with their newly hatched chicks. 😭 Share eggless salad sandwiches with your friends to start a compassionate cycle that helps chickens.

Smashed Mushroom Sandwich

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If you’re like Halle Burns (@ballehurns) and don’t love plain ol’ mushrooms, maybe you just haven’t tried them baked, smashed, and breaded in a salad-based wrap. 😋

Vegan Rainbow Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Love the cheesier things in life? Put some vegan shredded cheese and butter or mayo between two slices of bread and fry them ’til you get a melted, golden-brown masterpiece. Bonus—follow the secret step in our recipe to make your sandwich five shades more colorful. 🌈

Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast Sandwich

This one takes a bit longer to make, but it’s well worth the wait. Seriously, vegan sausage and gravy in the middle of a hearty biscuit? Your taste buds will thank you later.

Vegan BLT

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You know, the B in BLT doesn’t have to mean pig flesh bacon. Spare pigs horrifying deaths in slaughterhouses by making crispy vegan rice bacon, grabbing fresh lettuce and tomatoes, and putting them all on soft bread for the ultimate pig-friendly meal. 🐷

WRAPS

Is a wrap a sandwich? We’ll let you be the judge of that. 😉 Try making one of these wraps to see whether bread + fillings = sandwich or a completely different delicious lunch:

Cajun Tofu Wrap

You gotta try this bold and spicy Deep South wrap. Dip tofu in Cajun seasoning, fry it, and put it in a whole-wheat wrap with veggies like tomatoes, lettuce, and capers.

Middle Eastern Pita Wraps

Any other Middle Eastern food stans here? Wrap tofu, hummus, sumac, and other vegan Middle Eastern delights in pita bread for a filling meal that fits perfectly in your lunch box.

Lemon-Dill Tofu Veggie Wrap

You might have noticed a common theme: tofu always comes in clutch. This time, drizzle it with lemon juice and soy sauce and season it with dill for an irresistibly fresh flavor.

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Don’t stop with just a sandwich! Fill your lunch box with yummy snacks—all approved by other young vegans—to complete your compassionate field trip feast.