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High-Protein Winter Crunch Snack Boxes


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These High-Protein Winter Crunch Snack Boxes are designed for busy individuals and families, packed with flavor, texture, and essential nutrients to keep you fueled throughout your day. They focus on simple, wholesome ingredients that require minimal preparation, making them a perfect solution for meal prepping healthy options for the week. Each serving provides about 22 grams of protein.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup roasted chickpeas, plain or lightly seasoned
  • 1/2 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
  • 1 large apple, cored and sliced
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1/2 cup celery sticks
  • 1/4 cup almonds, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons hummus
  • 4 small snack containers with compartments

  • Instructions

    1. Prepare the Protein: If not already done, cook your chicken breast. Once cooked, shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces. Ensure it’s cooled completely before adding to the snack boxes.

    2. Cook the Edamame: Steam or boil the shelled edamame according to package directions. Drain well and let cool.

    3. Wash and Cut Produce: Thoroughly wash the apple, baby carrots, and celery. Core and slice the apple into wedges or bite-sized pieces. Cut the celery into sticks.

    4. Assemble the Chicken Compartment: In one main compartment of each of your four snack containers, place an equal portion of the shredded or diced chicken breast.

    5. Add Roasted Chickpeas and Edamame: In a separate compartment, divide the roasted chickpeas evenly among the four containers. In another small compartment, add the cooled, shelled edamame.

    6. Arrange Fruits and Vegetables: Distribute the apple slices, baby carrots, and celery sticks into the remaining compartments, ensuring each box has a good variety.

    7. Include Nuts and Dried Fruit: Add a small handful of almonds and dried cranberries to each snack box. These provide healthy fats and a touch of sweetness.

    8. Portion the Hummus: If your snack containers have a very small dip compartment, add a tablespoon of hummus to each. If not, you can pack it in a tiny separate container to prevent other ingredients from getting soggy.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: snack
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 snack box
    • Protein: 22

    Keywords: high protein, snack box, meal prep, healthy snack, winter snack, crunchy, chicken, chickpeas, edamame, portable