Carrot, raisin and cream cheese sandwich recipe

Name: Carrot, raisin and cream cheese sandwich
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 1½ tbsp 50% less fat soft cheese; ½ orange, finely zested; 2 slices wholemeal bread; 1 tsp raisins; small handful baby leaf spinach (about 25g); 1 small carrot, peeled and grated

Get the kids to love their packed lunch with this easy healthy sandwich that’s packed with layers of fruit and veg. Taking inspiration from a classic carrot cake for the sandwich filling, orange-flavoured soft cheese and juicy raisins add a hint of sweetness that will help the kids enjoy the veggie fillings of carrot and spinach.

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Serves 1
10 mins to prepare
241 calories / serving

Shop your ingredients

Philadelphia Light Low Fat Soft Cream Cheese 165G
£1.25 Clubcard Price
(£7.58/kg)
Offer valid for delivery from 07/10/2026 until 27/10/2026
1½ tbsp 50% less fat soft cheese
£2.25
£13.64/kg
Tesco Oranges Each
½ orange, finely zested
£0.35
£0.35/each
H.W. Nevill's Medium Sliced Wholemeal Bread 800g
Aldi Price Match
2 slices wholemeal bread
£0.55
£0.69/kg
Tesco Seedless Raisins 12 Pack 168G
Any 4 for 3 Clubcard Price - Cheapest Product Free - Selected Dried Fruit Nuts And Seeds
Offer valid for delivery from 30/09/2026 until 26/10/2026
1 tsp raisins
£1.30
£7.74/kg
Tesco Baby Spinach 250G
small handful baby leaf spinach (about 25g)
£1.30
£5.20/kg
Tesco Grated Carrots 200g
1 small carrot, peeled and grated
£0.59
£2.95/kg

Method

Mix the soft cheese with the orange zest then spread over both slices of bread.
Scatter the raisins over one slice, then top with a layer of spinach leaves, discarding any tough stalks, followed by a layer of grated carrot.
Finish with the other slice of bread and cut into triangles or squares to serve. If making ahead, wrap tightly in clingfilm or nonstick paper and store in the fridge.