Name: Guacamole and Protein Bento Box
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1/2 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

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.

A bento box filled with deli turkey, sliced cheese, hard-boiled egg, red bell pepper, whole grain crackers, and a sauce cup of guacamole with a side container of grapes.

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.

It’s a cute presentation of their 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

Here’s how to pack this lunch and other bento boxes, so it stays fresh for hours:

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.

Guacamole and Protein Bento Box

Print Recipe

Taste a rainbow of fresh ingredients with this guacamole and protein bento! It’s filled with healthy options and is so easy to assemble.

Author: MOMables-Laura
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1
Category: Lunch

Ingredients

Units

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.