Bento Box Meal Prep Ideas
When I purchased these boxes on Amazon it took me a while to come up with some meal prep ideas but over time, I have come up with many creative ways to pack lunches and snacks for the week all while saving myself time and money.
What’s in the box ?
Mini Bento Box
Date Caramel (Click for link to this recipe)
Strawberries
Homemade Trail mix
1 Slice of Colby jack Cheese sliced into even pieces
Large Bento Box (5 Compartments)
Tofurky and Cheese Wrap with Carb Smart tortilla / Extra cheese added on the side
Hummus
Broccoli
Strawberries
Large Bento Box
(4 Compartments)
Welch’s Fruit Snacks
Homemade Popcorn
Strawberries
Turkey and Cheese sandwich with Spinach
Keep it Simple
The eating habits in my household vary. My elementary school kids prefer taking lunch, while my high school teenagers’ snack between periods and do not want a full lunch. My husband and I work full time and aim to eat foods that align with our fitness and health goals. To accommodate everyone, I include items that we all agree on, such as fruits and veggies that my kids love, and then add specific items to fit everyone’s preference. For myself, I make low-carb wraps. For my elementary kids, I use bread and swap the lunch meat in my wrap for tofurky or mushrooms, though all other elements of the sandwich and wrap remain the same, including cheese, a touch of mayo, or sometimes hummus and spinach. For my children’s bento boxes, I include fruit snacks, while I add additional veggies or fruits in mine. Making these slight changes to fit everyone’s needs is not time-consuming and allows me to meal prep for everyone at the same time without extra stress.
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