Peanut Butter Banana Rolls Lunch Box
Made by Alexi
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This Peanut Butter Banana Rolls Lunch Box turns a simple tortilla, banana, and peanut butter into an easy handheld school lunch. The banana rolls are paired with a hard-boiled egg, cheese cubes, fresh berries, and whole-grain crackers for a colorful, filling lunch that requires very little morning prep.
Assembly Time: 10 Minutes | No Cooking* | Makes 1 Lunch
Estimated Nutrition Per Serving
Protein: ~20g
Carbs: ~48g
Fat: ~23g
Fiber: ~7g
Nutrition is estimated and will vary depending on the tortilla, nut or seed butter, cheese, crackers, fruit, and portions used.
Ingredients:
- 1 small flour tortilla
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/2 medium banana
- 1 egg (hard-boiled and peeled)
- 1 oz cheddar cheese (or mozzarella, cut into small cubes)
- 1/3 cup blackberries (or other berries)
- 6 whole-grain crackers
Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.
Directions
- Lay the flour tortilla flat and spread the peanut butter evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Place the banana near one edge of the tortilla and roll the tortilla snugly around it.
- Slice the rolled tortilla crosswise into several bite-sized peanut butter banana rolls. Keep the slices slightly thick so they hold together in the lunch box.
- Cut the hard-boiled egg in half and add both halves to the lunch box.
- Add the cheese cubes and blackberries or other berries. These can naturally share a larger compartment.
- Place the whole-grain crackers in a dry area of the lunch box so they stay crisp.
- Seal the lunch box and refrigerate until ready to pack. Keep chilled with an ice pack until lunchtime.
Lunch Box Tips
Prep Ahead: Cook and chill the hard-boiled egg ahead of time, then portion the cheese, berries, and crackers so most of the lunch is ready to pack.
Make the Rolls in the Morning: For the best texture and appearance, assemble and slice the peanut butter banana rolls shortly before packing rather than storing the sliced rolls overnight.
School-Safe Swap: Check your child’s school policy before packing peanut or tree-nut butter. If needed, use sunflower seed butter or another appropriate school-safe alternative.
Keep the Crackers Crisp: Pack the crackers away from moist fruit and other ingredients whenever possible so they stay crunchy until lunchtime.
Pack It Safely: Refrigerate the lunch until it is time to leave and use an ice pack to keep the egg, cheese, fruit, and other perishable foods chilled until lunchtime.
*Assembly time assumes the hard-boiled egg has already been cooked and chilled.
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