Let me show you how to pack a kid’s protein snack box that will make them forget all about the store-bought options.

Thanks to a compartmentalized snack container and simple ingredients, you can assemble one of these boxes in a cinch. Let’s get started!

Sliced cheese, beef jerky links, grapes, and blueberries in a snack container.

Healthy Protein Box

Who doesn’t love a little variety at snack time? Good thing this healthy protein box offers just that plus, 17.5 grams of protein from ingredients like beef (or turkey) jerky, sliced cheese, and fresh fruit!

It couldn’t be any easier to make, and you can store these boxes in the fridge for a couple of days, so you have a quick option to pack in the lunch bag.

While it is a snack, you could easily turn this into a satiating lunch by adding whole grain crackers, veggies, and hard-boiled eggs. It’s that simple, and all of the protein and fiber will keep your child energized and satiated through the afternoon.

What is in a Protein Snack Box

The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating a protein snack box, so I’ll go over all the elements you need to make this one happen:

protein: this box features beef jerky links, but you could opt for turkey jerky or rolled deli cuts.
fruit: make this with grapes and berries or any fruit you have available.
healthy bites: sliced or cubed cheese is a great option, as well as hard-boiled eggs or nuts.

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How to Pack a Protein Snack Box for Lunch?

Whether you want to make this protein box as a snack or lunch, here’s how to assemble the ingredients, so everything stays fresh:

Prep
Wash the fruit and slice the cheese into squares.
Tip
If you can’t find beef or turkey jerky in small links, carefully cut a larger link into 1-inch pieces with kitchen scissors or a pairing knife.
Wet ingredients together
The fruit and protein can be packed into the same compartment.
Keep dry ingredients separate
Place the cheese and ingredients like crackers and chips in separate compartments, so they don’t absorb moisture.
Prepare for take-off
Close the container, and pack it in a lunch bag with an ice pack.

Want a sturdy snack container like the one in this post? You’ll find my favorite option here.

Protein Snack Box for Kids

Print Recipe

Create this healthy protein snack box for kids with simple ingredients like beef jerky, cheese, and fruit!

Author: Laura – MOMables
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1
Category: Snack

Ingredients

Units

½ cup blueberries
1 cup grapes
1 slice of cheese, cut into squares
1–ounce beef jerky

Instructions

Wash the fruit. Slice the cheese into small squares and cut the jerky links into 1-inch pieces.
Add the jerky and fruit into a snack box. Pack the cheese into a separate compartment, so it stays fresh.
Close the container and place it in a lunch bag with an ice pack.