Description

This high-protein snack tray is perfect for busy individuals and families, offering a customizable and appealing meal that’s far from boring. It’s ideal for packing into a bento box for school, work, or even as an easy grab-and-go snack at home. Each serving provides about 25 grams of protein. This recipe is designed for busy parents packing lunches, students needing a brain-boosting meal, or professionals looking for a satisfying desk lunch. You can serve it as a main meal, a substantial snack, or even a light dinner when you’re short on time.

Ingredients

Scale

4 ounces sliced deli turkey breast (low sodium)

4 ounces sliced deli ham (low sodium)

4 ounces sliced cheddar cheese

4 ounces sliced provolone cheese

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup cucumber slices

1/2 cup baby carrots

1/2 cup snap peas

1/4 cup hummus

1/4 cup ranch dressing

1 cup whole wheat crackers

1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)

2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered

1/2 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries)

Instructions

1. Prepare Your Proteins: Lay out the sliced deli turkey and ham. If desired, roll them up or fold them into appealing shapes to fit your bento box compartments. Quarter your peeled hard-boiled eggs.

2. Slice the Cheeses: Cut the cheddar and provolone cheese slices into smaller squares, triangles, or use a cookie cutter for fun shapes, especially if packing for kids.

3. Wash and Cut Vegetables: Thoroughly wash the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, baby carrots, and snap peas. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumbers into rounds.

4. Portion Dips: Spoon the hummus and ranch dressing into small, leak-proof containers or bento box compartments. This keeps them separate from other ingredients and prevents sogginess.

5. Gather Dry Components: Measure out your whole wheat crackers and mixed nuts. These provide satisfying crunch and healthy fats.

6. Wash and Add Fruit: Gently wash your fresh berries and pat them dry. Add them to a separate compartment to keep them fresh and prevent them from moistening other items.

7. Assemble the Bento Box: Arrange all the prepared ingredients neatly into the compartments of your bento box. Aim for a colorful and varied look, ensuring each section is filled but not overcrowded. The visual appeal makes the meal more enjoyable.

8. Secure and Chill: Close your bento box securely. If not eating immediately, refrigerate until ready to pack or consume.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: main dish
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bento box
Protein: 25

Keywords: high protein, bento box, lunch, snack, meal prep, healthy, easy, no cook, kid friendly, quick