Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Whole wheat bread slices (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix the cream cheese, dill, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
2. Spread the cream cheese mixture on cucumber slices.
3. Top with another cucumber slice to make mini sandwiches.
4. For a more substantial snack, spread the mixture on whole wheat bread and add cucumber slices.

Nutritional Summary

A cucumber sandwich made with cream cheese and whole wheat bread can provide a balanced snack with hydration, essential vitamins and minerals, healthy fats, protein, and dietary fiber. This combination helps support overall health, including bone strength, brain development, digestion, and sustained energy levels.