I’ve been sharing lunch recipes online for a long time, and packing lunches for even longer. I’ve tested many types of lunchboxes through the years and settled on 5 favorite lunch containers. Today, I’m sharing all about LunchBots. But first, see my top five picks, in this review video.
When choosing a lunch container there are many things to consider to ensure that it works for everyone in the family. The perfect lunchbox should be:
- Durable – preschoolers are hard on lunch boxes!
- Dishwasher safe – I don’t have time to hand wash every day!
- Eco-Friendly
- Not too “cute” – for teens or my husband
- Leak-Proof
LunchBots lunch containers tick off everything on my list. They have a variety stainless steel container options that can meet all the needs of a family of lunch-packers. And if you are packing salad dressing or dips you can use their leak-proof condiment containers. They’re so handy!
Which Lunch Box is Better Plastic or Steel?
As you saw in the video, I use a variety of different materials for lunch containers. But there are a lot of benefits to using Stainless Steel. LunchBots are BPA–free and made from food-grade stainless steel.
They are 100% reusable and 100% recyclable. I also love all the fun color options there are for the lids. This is great way to express personality through the lunch box, withought getting too “cute” for those teen lunches.
Whether you use an Uno, Duo, Trio, or Quad, the possibilities are endless for great lunches for the entire family.
I like these steel lunch boxes too because they are great for the environment. But of course, you’ll want to pack only your cold lunches in this box since you can’t pop them in the microwave.
LunchBot Trio & Quad
The LunchBots Trio and Quad, specifically, are great for kids’ lunches because it allows you to divide your food into three or four compartments. You can easily pack Bento-style lunches without the tediousness of cutting food into cute shapes. They give you more capabilities to be creative, and to keep food from touching for those picky eaters in your family!
Each space provides enough room to pack nutritious fruits, vegetables, protein, and more. Different size containers for different size appetites—perfect! LunchBots also come in handy for keeping dinner leftovers in. With their spacious sections, you can easily store tonight’s dinner in them to enjoy for lunch the next day or even to use as ingredients in your next meal. This is especially useful when you’re meal prepping!
Related: Lunch Meal Prep Ideas
Avoid the use of wasteful baggies, foil, and plastic wraps! Instead, start packing in these Bots that will keep your food not only from getting squished, but are environmentally friendly as well. Did I mention they are sturdy? The ones in our MOMables test kitchen are 3 years old and still feel and function like new!
What to Pack in Your LunchBots
If you’ve been on MOMables for long, you know we never run out of fresh lunch ideas around here! You can even subscribe to MOMables Meal Plans to get ideas in your inbox each week. But, I had to leave you with a few of our LunchBot favorite lunches.
- May-Free Egg Salad
- Veggie Tots
- Salmon Salad Pita Lunch
- Banana Oat Muffins
- Carrot Zucchini Egg Cups
- Avocado Egg Salad (wraps or sandwiches)
Check out all the container options from LunchBots here. What will you pack in your LunchBots?
Kelly Fricano
my boy LOVES his edamame!!!!
Jennifer
My son loves any fruit especially strawberries in his lunch.
Linda Smyth
I would pack my son’s favorite,raspberries,blueberries,chick peas!
Andrea
I follow LunchBots on Facebook.
Andrea
My son would mostly take sandwiches cut into shapes with cookie cutters. My daughter loves broccoli, olives, peas, green beans, boiled egss, and the list goes on….
Andrea
I follow MOMables on Facebook.
Libby's Library
Following LunchBot on Twitter – @LibbysLibrary
Libby's Library
Following LunchBots on Facebook – Elizabeth Turner Neas
Libby's Library
Following you on Twitter – @LIbbysLibrary
Libby's Library
Following you on FB – Elizabeth Turner Neas
Libby's Library
Kids are grown, but when I was packing lunches, turkey and cheese wraps, were one of their favorites!
Trisha Turner
I shared giveaway on FB.
Trisha Turner
I follow LunchBots on Twitter (@benjiesluv)
Trisha Turner
I follow LunchBots on FB.
Trisha Turner
I follow MOMables on Twitter (@benjiesluv)
Trisha Turner
I Follow MOMables on FB.
Susan
My son’s favorite lunch item is what he calls “bug juice”. It’s kefir in a pouch.
Trisha Turner
My kids would love ANY fruit or veggie in their lunch!
toni yaple
i dont use twitter but ive like both the facebook pages! woohoo
alizabeth
Following Momables on FB…
alizabeth
Following Lunchbots on FB
jbrooten
My daughter likes jelly or cheese sandwiches on homemade honey whole wheat bread, carrots and cranberries, though lately she is really into oranges
Jenna
My son loves yogurt!
I follow momables on facebook.
I now follow lunchbots on facebook.
Emily
My daughter loves sandwich “strips” and fruit!
Jeremy Pepper
Well, no children but love the look of the product. So would pack up leftovers for myself for lunch, or cold dishes. Favorite school lunch was (and still is) PB&J on challah. Best ever. :)
Laura
Jeremy, I take left overs in my lunchbot all the time!! thanks for the comment! –laura
Aleshia
My sons favorite lunch item that would go perfectly into a lunchbot is freeze-dried raspberries :) I currently follow MOMables and LunchBots on Facebook… and, of course, I shared this awesome giveaway with all my friends and family :)
Cristi
I folllow LunchBots on Twitter
Cristi
I Like LunchBots on FB
Cristi
I follow you on Twitter @BetterLunches
Cristi
I Like MOMables on FB
Cristi
I would pack my son fruit and crackers. He would happily eat just crackers, but I pack him fruit anyways, and if it comes home uneaten, he gets it for snack – so sections are a plus, since they keep the fruit separate from the cracker crumbs.
Nikki
My son loves pasta salad and carrot sticks.
rhibrix2
I follow LunchBots on Twitter (mamarazzix2)
rhibrix2
I follow LunchBots on Facebook ;) (Rhiannon Metzger)
rhibrix2
I follow Momables on Twitter (mamarazzix2)
rhibrix2
I follow Momables on Facebook (Rhiannon Metzger)
rhibrix2
My twins love fruit in their lunches ;)
Nicole
I liked Momables and LunchBots on FB and followed both on twitter. Also shared on my FB wall. I just asked my 5 year old daughter what her fav thing I pack in her lunch is and she replied, “Tomato and bocconcini salad with fresh basil”. She loves to make mini bite appetizers with a tomato, a bocconcini, a basil leaf and a toothpick!
Crysta
Rice cake with peanut butter and raisins all organic of course :)
Following on Facebook!
Jessy at Our Side of the Mountain
Shared on FB!
Jessy at Our Side of the Mountain
Follow Lunchbots on FB!
Jessy at Our Side of the Mountain
Follow Momables on FB!
Jessy at Our Side of the Mountain
Favorite thing? Hmm…leftover pizza!
ChefCorey
Shared on FB!
ChefCorey
I follow LunchBots on FB
ChefCorey
I follow MOMables on FB
ChefCorey
I follow LunchBots on twitter @familyfreshmeal
ChefCorey
I follow MOMables on twitter
tricia
I shared on facebook
ChefCorey
I would love to pack fruits and veggies in a lunchbot!
tricia
I follow Lunchbots on facebook
tricia
I follow MOMables on facebook
tricia
My son loves ham and/or salami with cheese and crackers, with lots of fruit and veggies. He did LOVE the ham and pineapple skewers.
Toni C
I now follow LunchBots on Facebook too :-) Thanks for the giveaway!
Toni C
I already follow Momables on Facebook :-)
Toni C
My youngest would love cucumber shapes & ranch. Every. Single. Meal!
Amy
My oldest loves Peanut Butter and Jelly and whatever fruit we have. My middle child likes ham/turkey and cheese sandwiches or wraps, and my youngest LOVES strawberries (or Straw-bees as he calls them).
I also like MOMables and LunchBots on Facebook.
Kristin G
My kids would like a peanut butter sandwich, apple slices, and yogurt.
Kristin G
Also liked Lunchbots on FB.
Kristin G
I liked Momables on FB.
Shannon R
Liked your FB page.
Shannon R
My son loves salad with ranch dressing.
Amy West
I liked facebook for momables
Ruth
My son’s favorite thing to take for lunch is fruit and a turkey sandwich. LunchBots would work great for this.
I also follow LunchBots and MOMables on facebook :-)
Amy West
I liked facebook for lunchbots
Amy West
My son loves grilled chicken sandwiches and fresh strawberries
Tara L.
I liked LunchBots on FB.
Tara L.
I liked MOMables on FB.
Tara L.
My son loves leftovers for lunch. We have a couple of Funtainers that I use almost everyday to send him something hot for lunch, usually some leftover soup, casserole or a baked potato. He jokes that his friends say his lunch is always the best (esp since they all buy their lunch in the cafeteria–blech!). Makes me smile!
Ei
One would have a Zbar and the other a great combo of food, nicely packed!
Karen
We always pack fresh fruit…strawberries, blueberries, watermelon…whatever is on hand!
Melissa Ely
I just ‘liked’ you on Facebook! I don’t have a picky eater (thank goodness), but I do run out of lunch ideas. I look forward to some different options!
Melissa Ely
No matter what side choice I give my daughter, she always wants applesauce!
jamie
Fav lunch is fresh fruit and yogurt!
jamie
I liked Momables on fb.
jamie
I liked lunchbots On fb.
Stacey Karlosky
I have never heard of these before! They look amazing! If I win it is going to be perfect to pack and separate my daughter’s oranges and peaches!
kathleen
fruit ! My kids love fruit! follow on facebook and shared!
Campbellkids
FB share
Campbellkids
Twitter Lunchbots follower
Campbellkids
Momables twitter follower
Campbellkids
Lunchbots fan
Campbellkids
Momable FB fan
Campbellkids
My kiddo loves peanut butter waffles!
David
My sons favorite lunch is PB&J, apples, cheese stick, fruit juice.
Ludicrous Mama
Following them on Twitter
Ludicrous Mama
Like LunchBots on FB
Ludicrous Mama
Following on Twitter
Ludicrous Mama
Like you on FB
Ludicrous Mama
Her favorite (non-dessert item, anyway) is shredded cheese
Kathleen Yoneyama
I would pack a riceball, a small salad, fruit and nuts if I had a quad ;)
Kathleen Yoneyama
I follow lunchbots on twitter
Kathleen Yoneyama
I like lunchbots on facebook
Kathleen Yoneyama
I follow you on twitter
Kathleen Yoneyama
I follow you on facebook!
Gemma
I like LunchBots on Facebook.
Gemma
I like MOMables on facebook.
Gemma
My daughter’s favourite lunch to be packed in a LunchBot would be cheese, ham and crackers with veggies and dip.
Carla H.
I’m about to go share the post on FB.
And I wish I had a twitter account… only to enter contests. :-)
Carla H.
I like Lunchbots on FB
Carla H.
I “like” momables on FB
Carla H.
My son’s favorite packed lunch is cheese and crackers, with olives and carrots.
Azure
I shared the post on FB!
Azure
I liked LunchBots on FB!
Azure
I like MOMables on FB!
Azure
I’d pack hummus with pita chips!
Jenn
I follow lunchbots on twitter
Jenn
I follow Lunchbots on facebook
Jenn
My son loves a soy ham sandwich with fruit and veggies for lunch :D
Amanda
My son is obsessed with gluten free pancakes with peanut butter and jelly made into sandwiches.
Amanda
Liked MOMables on FB
Amanda
Liked LunchBots on FB
Amanda M
I liked both pages on facebook and will follow both now
The one item my son must have in his lunch is fruit. He absolutely loves raspberries,blueberries, strawberries and grapes. This product looks perfect.
Nancy
Stupid auto correct! MOMables.
Laura
lol. no worries!
Nancy
I follow movables on Facebook.
Nancy
I follow lunch bots on Facebook.
Nancy
Raspberries filled with Nutella, pea pods, black beans with cheese, tiny rice cakes.
Becky Jackson
following on twitter – MOMables
Jenn
My daughters’ favorite lunch is hummus and trader joe’s flat breads with a side of berries.
Jenny Solar
Max eats a PB&J every day for lunch! Add to that some sliced up cucumbers and an apple or banana and he’s good to go!
Sarah
I follow LunchBots on Twitter, too! squeakandus
Sarah
I follow MOMables on Twitter~~ squeakandus
Sarah
I follow LunchBots on Facebook! :)
Sarah
I follow MOMables on Facebook!
Sarah
My kids love chef salads!
Andrea
Turkey, cheese – in a tortilla and then LOADS of pickles in one of the side compartments! YUM!
Amy
I follow you and lunchbots on Twitter. The most requested item I get is grapes.
Tanya
I follow on Facebook. Would love a lunchbot for ants on a log. They get all smushed in baggies & random plastic containers. What a great idea :)
Kelda
My daughter’s favorite thing right now is ants-on-a-log!
Joanne
My kids love peanut butter and nutella sandwiches! Strawberries and some kind of carb snacks on the side. :)
Jennifer S
I follow lunchbots on FB
Jennifer S
My kiddos love peanut butter and jelly “sushi” rolls or hummus with veggies
Jennifer S
I follow momables on fb
Mariyana Petrova
Shared this giveaway with others on Facebook
Mariyana Petrova
Follow LunchBots on Facebook !
Mariyana Petrova
Follow MOMables on Facebook !
Mariyana Petrova
My daughter’s favorite is grilled salmon and steamed broccoli!
Tracey
I liked Momables on FB!
Sharee
I follow Lunchbots on facebook
Sharee
I follow MOMables on facebook.
Sharee
My boy’s favorite thing is a slice of banana bread :)
Elizabeth
My almost one year old loves rice and carrots! She’d be the hippest kid in daycare for sure!
Elizabeth
I also follow you and lunchbots on Facebook!
lace
Cheese. They love to snack on cheese
Evelyn
i shared your post on fb!
thank you!!
Evelyn
i follow MOMables on fb!
Evelyn
i follow Lunchbots on fb!
Shelly Allen-Tucker
We love LunchBots. My kid’s fav is mini pizzas.
Bobbi
I like lunchbots on FB!
Bobbi
I like you on FB!
Bobbi
I love packing fresh fruit!
Cindy Martin
OOPS -forgot to add my son’s fave lunch is PB&J!
Cindy Martin
Lunchbots and Momables liked on Facebook. Sharing giveaway!
Claire
Followed Lunchbots on Twitter. Username claireknightly
Claire
Liked LunchBots on Facebook.
Michelle B
I “liked” Lunchbots on Facebook!
Claire
Followed MOMables on Twitter.
Username claireknightly
Michelle B
I “liked” Momables on Facebook!
Claire
Followed MOMables on Facebook.
Claire
My son would love to take homemade pizza “lunchables” in one of these!
Michelle B
My son’s favorite is turkey, cheese and olives! And of course, fruit!
Angela
Kids love little bites of everything – bento style in their lunches. eg. crackers, fruit, veggies, ham and cheese bites. Lunchbots are great for that.
Kate M
Follow lunchbots on Facebook
Kate M
Follow you on facebook
Kate M
My sons favorite lunch items are rice cakes and garden tomatoes!
Kris
I would love to pack my child’s nutella and raspberry sandwich with a side of apples in a lunchbot!
Andrea J
Spinach flatbread, cucumber slices, hummus, and strawberry slices.
Teena
I would use one of your many yummy looking lunches!
healthy and yummy (win win)
Kristin Gideon
Shared on facebook!
Collette
My kids love lunches with different sections for their sandwich fruit and veggies (sometimes one of the compartments has a little treat!!) I’ve never heard of this company before, thanks for sharing!
Kristin Gideon
I’m following LunchBots on twitter (@smurfy29)
Kristin Gideon
I like LunchBots on facebook!
Kristin Gideon
I’m following Momables on twitter (@smurfy29)
Kristin Gideon
I like Momables on facebook!
Kristin Gideon
My 2 year old’s favorite is a quesadilla with beans and rice! What a great giveaway!!
kristi c
Little G always has some kind of cheese and a yogurt! Staples around here
Kim @ What's That Smell?
I follow lunchbots on Twitter
Kim @ What's That Smell?
I like Lunchbots on FB
Kim @ What's That Smell?
I follow on Twitter
Kim @ What's That Smell?
I like on Facebook!
Kim @ What's That Smell?
My son loves half a salami sandwich with baby carrots and ranch dressing. He likes a side of banana chips and a tube of Stonyfield Organic yogurt.
Thanks!
Tracey
Now following LunchBots on Facebook
Kerry
My son’s favorite is sandwiches and cherry tomatoes!
Sarah F.
I follow MOMables and LunchBots on FaceBook, and I’ll share on both Bentoriffic and personal pages. I think our favorite thing to pack in our LunchBots is fresh fruit.
Chea
Lentil meatloaf and blackberries!! MMMMMMMM the best :) Also love mixed salads with yogurt, granola, and strawberries. Mix it up a little with vegetable bean burger patties and brocolli with hard boiled egg.
Charlotte
Followed you on FB. My daughters favorite lunch is sandwich roll up in whole wheat tortilla, vegis and fruit (loves Kiwi but any fruit will do).
Meredith
Also – my kiddo’s enjoy pistachios, bananas and almond butter with cinnamon in tortillas, and berries….
Marie N
Shared this fantastic Giveaway on FB.
Meredith
LunchBots have been ‘liked’ as well… which is why I’m here…
Marie N
Now follow Lunchbots on FB.
Meredith
Hi there! Thanks for the opportunity – you were just ‘liked’ on Facebook…
Emily
I follow lunch bots on Facebook
Marie N
Already follow Momables on FB.
Marie N
That’s a tough question. His favorite changes so often. At the moment his favorite is nutella and pb in a variety of ways. On crackers, as sandwich bites, cut out in to puzzle pieces, etc. With some fruit and veggies of course :D
Emily
My daughter’s favorite lunch items are blueberries, celery and peanut butter, and mini bagels w/ cream cheese
Kim Tilsen
My son’s fav LunchBot meal are mini quiches and apple slices.
Amanda M
i follow/like momables on facebook
Amanda M
I like lunchbots on facebook
Amanda M
favourite lunch item is kale chips
Deann
follow lunchbots on twitter
Deann
follow momables on twitter
Deann
Follow lunchbots on FB
RoseC
Shared this giveaway on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/rose.curran2/posts/207662982668662
LeAnn Vipperman
Shared on FB
LeAnn Vipperman
Followed Lunchbots on Twitter.
RoseC
Following LunchBots on Twitter
@MystickJade
LeAnn Vipperman
Liked Lunchbots on FB
RoseC
Following LunchBots on Facebook.
LeAnn Vipperman
Followed Momables on Twitter
LeAnn Vipperman
Followed Momables on FB
RoseC
Following MOMables on Twitter.
@MystickJade
LeAnn Vipperman
My kids love fruit and cheese for snacks or lunches on the go.
Deann
Follow Momables on FB
RoseC
Following MOMables on Facebook .
Deann
My kids favorites are crackers with turkey pepperoni and cheese slices (especially when the cheese is in shapes!) or turkey roll ups (cucumber wedge and cheese rolled in a slice of turkey.
christine werschler
I follow both on facebook. My kids favorite lunch items to bring are. veggies and fruit
Nina
I already follow LunchBots on Twitter @NinaSybil
Nina
I already follow LunchBots on FB :)
Nina
Our favorite items to pack are fruit (Strawberries and blueberries in particular) :)
Crysta Wolter
loving lunchbots on twitter @crystamom
Nina
I already follow you on Twitter @NinaSybil
Crysta Wolter
following lunchbots on facebook!
Nina
I already follow you on FB :)
Lou
My younger son’s favorite items are the sandwiches made to look like sushi or the fun bites cut out sandwiches. The older son likes greek yogurt with granola and fruit on the side to make his own parfait!
Crysta Wolter
i follow momables on twitter @crystamom
Crysta Wolter
i like momables on facebook
Crysta Wolter
my daughter LOVES turkey & fruit in her lunches!
RoseC
My son loves my veggie lasagna with a salad.
Michelle
I follow bothe Momables and LunchBots on Facebook and on Twitter @ bunnymom4. I also shared on my wall on facebook.
Kristi Gaylord
I would love to win a LunchBots Trio or Quad.
My child’s favorite lunch item, which I would pack in a LunchBots, is fruit salad.
I follow MOMables on Facebook.
I follow MOMables on Twitter.
I follow LunchBots on Facebook.
I follow LunchBots on Twitter.
I just shared the giveaway.
When are you announcing the winner?
Thanks!
Kristi
Beth
I like lunchbots on fb
Beth
I like you on fb
Paula @ Frosted Fingers
I shared on FB https://www.facebook.com/phunkyrockgal/posts/342278545818313
Beth
cheese and crackers are a favorite around here
Paula @ Frosted Fingers
I follow Lunchbots on Twitter @frostedfingers
Paula @ Frosted Fingers
I follow Lunchbots on FB
Paula @ Frosted Fingers
I follow you on twitter @frostedfingers
Michelle
My kids favorite thing I pack in their lunches is fruit.
Paula @ Frosted Fingers
I follow you on Facebook. Paula Jean K_____
Paula @ Frosted Fingers
My son’s favorite lunch item is pepperoni sandwich and bbq popchips