1. Gather Your Ingredients: Lay out all your pre-measured nuts, seeds, dried fruit, pretzels, cheese, cooked chicken, and vegetables on a clean counter. This visual organization makes the assembly process much faster.

2. Prepare the Protein: If using shredded chicken, ensure it’s cooled completely. For extra flavor, you can lightly toss the shredded chicken or cheese cubes with a pinch of everything bagel seasoning.

3. Portion the Dry Mix: In each snack box or compartment, add a portion of the roasted almonds, cashews, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. Aim for an even distribution across your boxes.

4. Add the Crunch: Next, place the whole wheat pretzel sticks or mini pretzels into a separate compartment or alongside the dry mix. The pretzels add a satisfying salty crunch.

5. Include the Cheese and Chicken: Add the cheese cubes and the prepared shredded or diced chicken breast into their designated sections. Ensure these are kept separate from wetter ingredients if possible.

6. Pack the Fresh Vegetables: Place the baby carrots and cucumber slices into another compartment. These add freshness and a hydrating element to your snack box.

7. Portion the Hummus: Spoon the hummus into small, lidded, leak-proof containers. These small containers are crucial for keeping the hummus separate and preventing it from making other ingredients soggy. Place one container in each snack box.

8. Seal and Store: Securely close the lids of your snack boxes. If you’re using multi-compartment containers, ensure each section is sealed. Store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to travel.