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If you’re looking for the perfect lunch that has plenty to choose from and will fill everyone up, this guacamole and protein bento is it!
With a colorful variety of healthy ingredients, it’s both kid and mom approved. Today, I’ll show you how to arrange the lunchbox, so everything stays fresh.
Protein & Veggie Bento Box
When it comes to a kid-favorite lunch that takes less than 5 minutes to assemble, bento boxes are always a good idea.
A bento box is a cute presentation of kid-favorite snacks and lunch items, and the formula is simple: 1-2 protein options, 1 source of healthy fat, 1 complex carb, and endless amounts of fresh fruit and veggies.
Of course, you’ll need a dip with the veggies, and guacamole cups are a great option. You could use ones from the grocery store or make your own guacamole and pack it into a sauce container.
What is in this Guacamole and Protein Bento
In theory, you can create this bento with anything your child loves!
For this particular box I chose:
- Protein: rolled deli turkey and hard-boiled eggs.
- Veggies: bell peppers or carrots sticks.
- Fruit: grapes, could also be sliced apple, orange, or berries.
- Complex carbs: whole grain crackers.
- Healthy Fats: from the guacamole and cheese.
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How to Pack a Guacamole and Protein Bento for Lunch
Learn how to pack this lunch and other bento boxes, so it stays fresh for hours.
Here’s how I did it:
- Prep
Wash the fruit and veggies, and slice as needed. - Wet ingredients go together
The fruit, veggies, cheese, and protein can be packed into the same compartments however, they fit best in your compartmentalized lunch container. - Add the dry snacks
Items like crackers and chips must be packed separately from the rest of the ingredients in order to stay crisp. - Prepare for shipment
Close the lunch container and pack it into a lunch bag with an ice pack.
How to pack guacamole for lunch?
Whether you use store-bought guacamole or make your own at home, be sure to pack it separately from the other ingredients. Add the guacamole cup to the lunchbox or pack it in a small lidded container to keep it from tipping over.
Save time
Every ingredient of this bento box can be prepared ahead to save time. Slice the cheese, roll the turkey, cut the bell pepper, and boil the eggs. Meal prep a few lunches so you can grab them from the fridge on busy mornings!
Batch-cook eggs
Eggs are an easy and tasty way to add protein to any meal, including bento lunches! Batch-cook eggs, let them cool down, peel them and store them in the fridge to build healthy lunches.
Guacamole and Protein Bento Box
Ingredients
- ½ red bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch strips
- ½ cup grapes
- 3 ounces deli turkey, rolled
- 1- ounce cheese, sliced
- 1 hard-boiled egg, halved
- 1 serving of whole grain crackers
- 1 guacamole dip pack
Instructions
- Wash the fruit and veggies and slice as needed.
- Add the deli turkey, hard-boiled eggs, and cheese to a compartmentalized lunch container. You can pack the veggies and fruit in the same compartments as the protein or separate if you have enough room.
- To keep the crackers dry, place them in their own compartment or container. Close the lunch box.
- Add the guacamole cup to a lunch bag along with the bento box and an ice pack.If packing your own guacamole, add it to a sauce container and pack it into the lunch bag.
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