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This protein bento with guacamole packs 30 grams of protein into one colorful, no-cook lunch. Here, you'll learn how to assemble it, what to do ahead, and how to keep everything fresh until lunchtime.
Bento Box Lunch with Protein
At some point, kids need something more filling than a Lunchable, and that’s when adding enough protein is key to keeping them full through the school day. This bento-style lunch has plenty of it (30g!). My kids love it because it has a little bit of everything and it’s one of those high-protein lunches that only takes 5 minutes to pack.
What's Inside
For protein, this lunch has deli turkey, cheese, and a hard-boiled egg. The guacamole can be a single-serve cup or homemade. Add crunchy veggies like red bell pepper strips, carrots, or cucumbers, plus fruit such as grapes, berries, orange slices, or apples, and round it up with your favorite crackers.
How to Pack This Bento for Lunch
- Assemble
Arrange all the ingredients inside a bento-style lunch container. If you’re using homemade guacamole, pack it inside a small lidded container. Pack the crackers in their own compartment or container so they don't absorb moisture from the other foods. - Pack it for school
Refrigerate the bento until you're ready to place it inside an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack if necessary.
Laura's School Lunch Packing Tips
Yes. Roll the turkey, slice the cheese and veggies, and cook the eggs ahead of time. You can assemble the entire lunch the night before and refrigerate it for an easy grab-and-go morning.
A sealed guacamole cup is the easiest option. If you have a big tub or have some homemade, pack it in a small leakproof container and keep it separate from the crackers.
Add another hard-boiled egg, a little more turkey or cheese, nuts when allowed, or a high-protein yogurt in a thermos on the side. Adjust the portions based on appetite rather than adding more food just for the sake of it.
Absolutely. Use this bento as a guide and swap in the proteins, produce, and crunchy sides you already enjoy. That flexibility is what makes it easy to pack healthy lunches for school.
More Ways to Make Lunch Easier
For more filling snack-style lunches, try these next:
Protein Bento with Guacamole (30g protein)
Ingredients
- 3 ounces deli turkey
- 1 ounce cheese
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 1 serving of crackers
- 1 ounce guacamole, or 1 guacamole cup
- ½ red bell pepper, cut into strips
- ½ cup grapes
Instructions
Assemble
- Arrange the turkey, cheese, hard-boiled egg, bell pepper, and grapes inside a compartment lunch container. Add the guacamole cup or pack homemade guacamole in a small lidded container.
Pack for lunch
- Place the crackers in their own compartment or container so they stay crisp. Refrigerate until ready to pack the bento inside an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack.
Notes
- Batch-cook and peel hard-boiled eggs ahead to make this lunch faster to assemble.
- Keep homemade guacamole in a leakproof container.
- Pack crackers away from moist ingredients so they stay crunchy.
Gianne says
It’s a simple yet delicious meal that’s perfect for lunchtime or even as a light dinner option. What I really appreciate about this recipe is how versatile it is.
Holly says
What a cute idea! My kids are all grown, but I am totally making this for my lunch this week
Nathanaelle Yoshimura says
Super cute presentation, and also easy to make gluten-free for my household.
Charla says
Defintely sounds like my kinda school lunch. Thanks for sharing!
TAYLER ROSS says
I packed this bento lunch for my kiddos today and they loved it! Came home from school and told me it was their favorite lunch!