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Snack Bento Box

by StudioLink Recipe.
September 08, 2026
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This Snack Bento Box turns a handful of simple foods into an easy, colorful school lunch with almost no prep. Creamy hummus and peanut butter are paired with crisp cucumbers, baby carrots, strawberries, pretzel sticks, and a kid-friendly snack bar for a lunch that is especially useful on busy school mornings.

Assembly Time: 10 Minutes  |  No Cooking  |  Makes 1 Lunch

Estimated Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: ~440
Protein: ~14g
Carbs: ~56g
Fat: ~20g
Fiber: ~10g

Nutrition is estimated and will vary depending on the hummus, snack bar, peanut butter, pretzels, and portions used.


Ingredients:

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  •   1/4 cup hummus
  •   1/3 cup cucumber (sliced)
  •   1/3 cup baby carrots
  •   1/2 cup strawberries (hulled and sliced or quartered)
  •   1 small kids snack bar
  •   1/2 oz pretzel sticks
  •   1 tbsp peanut butter
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Spoon the hummus into a small leak-resistant compartment or dipping cup.
  2. Arrange the sliced cucumber and baby carrots in the lunch box for easy dipping.
  3. Add the strawberries to their own compartment, cutting them into an age-appropriate size as needed.
  4. Place the kids snack bar in a dry compartment, or leave it wrapped until lunchtime.
  5. Add the pretzel sticks to a separate dry section so they stay crunchy.
  6. Spoon the peanut butter into a second small leak-resistant dipping cup or compartment.
  7. Seal the lunch box and refrigerate until ready to pack. Keep chilled with an ice pack until lunchtime.

Lunch Box Tips

Prep Ahead: Wash and cut the produce the night before, then portion the hummus and peanut butter into small covered containers. In the morning, simply add the dry ingredients and pack.

Keep It Crunchy: Keep the pretzel sticks and snack bar away from moist ingredients like the strawberries, cucumber, and dips so they maintain their texture until lunchtime.

School-Safe Swap: Check your child’s school or care setting before packing peanut butter. If peanuts are restricted, use an appropriate school-safe alternative.

Pack It Safely: Refrigerate the lunch until it is time to leave and use an ice pack to keep the hummus, produce, and other perishable ingredients chilled until lunchtime.

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